Articles by Mike Lipinski (1264)
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired left-handed pitcher Kyle Backhus from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu, the team announced Friday. The move increases Philly’s 40-man roster from 37 to 38. Backhus, 27, appeared in 32 games for Arizona last season, pitching 25.1 innings with a 4.62 ERA, 22 strikeouts, 2 […]
The Phillies sacrificed certainty for financial flexibility and they may not be done reshaping the bullpen. The Phillies trading Matt Strahm wasn’t about downgrading the bullpen, it was about changing its construction. In Jonathan Bowlan, the Phillies gets a pitcher who won’t dominate headlines but fits a role the team has quietly lacked: a durable, […]
The Flyers’ loss to Buffalo wasn’t the only thing that went off the rails as a live microphone caught Tim Saunders in an unfortunate moment. The Flyers weren’t the only thing blowing it Tuesday night. Longtime Flyers radio play-by-play announcer Tim Saunders has been suspended for two games following an on-air gaffe during Philadelphia’s loss […]
Strahm Out, Questions Remain About Phillies Bullpen Direction UPDATE II The Phillies have made a notable bullpen move, trading left-handed reliever Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan. UPDATE According to ESPN insider Jeff Passan, the Philadelphia Phillies are likely to trade reliever Matt Strahm as the organization […]
After a dominant 2025 campaign in Chicago, the right-hander becomes the Phillies’ first multi-year free-agent reliever signing since Matt Strahm. Reliever Brad Keller has parlayed an excellent 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs into a well-earned payday with the Philadelphia Phillies. According to multiple reports, the Phillies have agreed to terms with the 29-year-old right-hander […]
Las Vegas edge rusher gushes over the atmosphere, fanbase, and football culture in Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s reputation as one of the NFL’s most passionate and unforgiving football cities remains intact and now it has high-profile admirer. Speaking on his podcast aptly named The Rush, Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby had nothing but praise […]
For reasons known only to the baseball gods and perhaps the Los Angeles Angels’ front office, the Angels have signed former Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jordan Romano to a one-year, $2 million deal. Call it a buy-low move or something. A two-time All-Star earlier in his career, Romano was a complete disaster during his short and […]
Dave Dombrowski appears ready to turn the page on the Phillies’ outfield for 2026. Speaking after the signing of Adolis García, the Phillies’ president of baseball operations said the club’s outfield picture is “pretty much set,” a comment that carries significant ripple effects across the roster. This likely shuts the door on a potential reunion […]
Despite the recent signing of outfielder Adolis García and the continued rumors linking the Philadelphia Phillies to Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr., the club remains well positioned to bring back fan favorite Harrison Bader for the 2026 season. As OnPattison.com’s Tim Kelly noted, Saturday’s trade between the Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City […]
The Philadelphia Eagles travel to Landover on Saturday night with a chance to clinch the NFC East and a playoff berth, facing Marcus Mariota after Washington shuts down quarterback Jayden Daniels. When the Philadelphia Eagles head to Landover, Maryland on Saturday night, the stakes couldn’t be much clearer. A win over the Washington Commanders would […]