Articles by Mike Lipinski (875)
Super agent Scott Boras updated the status of prized free agent slugger Juan Soto on Tuesday afternoon. While taking questions at Blake Snell’s introductory press conference in LA, Boras mentioned Soto has “begun the process of eliminating teams” from consideration, This comes on the heels of a report by The Athletic claiming the bidding for […]
Major League Baseball has seen a series of rule changes in the years since Rob Manfred took over as MLB Commissioner. The most notable rule changes include the addition of the designated hitter in the National League, elimination of the infield shift, introduction of the a “ghost runner” in extra innings, and the addition […]
Less than a month after firing head football coach Stan Drayton, Temple University has found a new leader for the Owls. The University has named Sam Houston’s K.C. Keeler as their new head football coach. Keeler, 65, is a native of Emmaus, PA and led Sam Houston to the 2020 FCS National Championship and […]
The Stan Drayton era at Temple University has come to an end. As announced by athletic director Arthur Johnson, Drayton has been relieved of his duties as Temple football’s head coach effective immediately. The decision comes a day after Temple needed overtime to defeat Florida Atlantic in American Athletic Conference play. Temple Announces Football […]
Have the Philadelphia Phillies had contact with prized free agent Juan Soto and/or his agent Scott Boras? Well, that depends on who you ask. According to Bob Nightengale, the #BlueJays, #Mets, #Yankees, & #RedSox are the most connected to Juan Soto. The #Phillies reportedly haven’t contacted Scott Boras about his client. #MLB #RingTheBell #JuanSoto […]
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is reportedly available should any team want to make a trade for the former All-Star outfielder. According to The Athletic‘s Matt Gelb, the Phillies have made Castellanos available in trade talks this offseason. The one caveat with a potential Castellanos trade is his contract. According to Gelb, the Phillies […]
The Philadelphia Phillies made a bevy of roster moves ahead of Friday’s non-tender deadline. The most notable move was not tendering outfielder Austin Hays a contract for 2025. The non-tender will make Hays a free agent just a few months after being acquired from Baltimore. Hays, 29, slashed .256/.275/.397 with two homers and six […]
The Philadelphia Phillies made a series of roster moves on Tuesday evening ahead of Major League Baseball’s deadline to protect players against the Rule 5 Draft. In all, the Phillies added three starting pitchers –Mick Abel, Jean Cabrera, and Moises Chace– to their 40-man roster. The MLB Rule 5 Draft is set for December […]
The comeback is always greater than the setback. The Comeback Is Greater Than The Setback Im Coming Back Stronger GIFfrom The Comeback Is Greater Than The Setback GIFs It certainly seems that way for Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter. The 21-year-old used the 2024 Arizona Fall League season to show the baseball world […]
Kansas City Royals General Manager – and Cherry Hill High School West Athletic Hall of Fame member– J.J. Picollo has reportedly been active on the trade front. According to MLB Insider Anne Rogers, the Royals have been in contact with Cincinnati, the LA Angels, and the Phillies about potential trade scenarios reportedly involving starting […]