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Mike Lipinski

Sports Editor

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Mike Lipinski has been covering Philadelphia sports since 2005. Previous stops include Section 247 Sports, My MMA News, and more. He has been a part of the Sports Talk Philly team since 2019. He is the editor of Philadelphia Phillies content, co-editor for college football covering mainly the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, and dabbles in all other sports. Follow him on social media channels -Twitter & Threads- @TheMikeLipinski

Articles by Mike Lipinski (1264)

Roster Moves: Eflin to the IL, Mercado Added to the Active Roster

By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor The Philadelphia Phillies have placed starting pitcher Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list with a brusied right knee.  The move is retroactive to June 26.  There is hope in the Phillies clubhouse that Eflin will only miss one to two starts.  Bailey Falter is expected to start […]

Mike Lipinski  •  28 Jun 2022
Bryce Harper to Have Thumb Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper will need surgery to repair a broken thumb. Harper is expected to return to the lineup in six-to-eight weeks.

Mike Lipinski  •  28 Jun 2022
Just Like Old Times! Philadelphia Stars Advance to the 2022 USFL Championship Game

The Philadelphia Stars (6-4) defeated the New Jersey Generals (9-1) on Saturday to earn a berth in the 2022 USFL Championship Game on July 3. The Stars franchise has played in every USFL Championship Game dating back to the original league.

Mike Lipinski  •  25 Jun 2022
For Mark Appel, A Move to the Bullpen Has Reignited His Career

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Mark Appel, the 1st overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft, moved from starter to reliever and it reignited his career. Appel is likely to make his Major League Baseball debut over the weekend against the San Diego Padres.

Mike Lipinski  •  25 Jun 2022
Farm Report: Mark Appel Promoted to the Big Leagues

Mark Appel, the 1st overall pick in the 2013 MLB draft, has been promoted to the Big Leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies. Appel will be available out of the Phillies bullpen on Saturday against the San Diego Padres.

Mike Lipinski  •  25 Jun 2022
Report: Cole Hamels Looking to Make a Comeback

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels is reportedly looking to make a comeback for the 2023 MLB season. Hamels, who won the 2008 World Series MVP Award, hasn’t thrown a pitch in the Major Leagues since September 2020.

Mike Lipinski  •  24 Jun 2022
Farm Report: Phillies Prospect K’s 13 in Latest Outing

Jersey Shore BlueClaws pitcher Griff McGarry struck out a career high 13 in the ‘Claws 5-3 win over Brooklyn. McGarry is the 8th ranked prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies system according to MLB.

Mike Lipinski  •  22 Jun 2022
Farm Report: Reading’s Jhailyn Ortiz Takes Max Scherzer Yard

By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Tuesday night was a massive night in Binghamton, NY.  Fans turned out in droves to watch three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer get taken yard by 23-year old prospect.   Philadelphia Phillies prospect Jhailyn Ortiz took an 0-1 Scherzer pitch and deposited it over the leftfield wall of Mirabito […]

Mike Lipinski  •  22 Jun 2022
Bryce Harper Leads NL DH All Star Voting

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper has been unveiled as one of the top votegetters in the National League. Harper leads all National League designated hitters in votes for the MLB All Star Game in Los Angeles.

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Jun 2022
ECHL: Reading Royals Name James Henry Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations

The Reading Royals, the Philadelphia Flyers ECHL Affiliate, have named James Henry as new head coach and director of hockey operations. Henry will replace Kirk MacDonald who resigned a few week ago to take a USHL coaching job.

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Jun 2022