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Mike Lipinski

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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)

Joel Embiid Fined $50K for Lewd Crotch-Chop vs Celtics on Halloween

Joel Embiid Fined $50,000 for Lewd Gesture During Sixers’ Loss to Celtics Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for making a lewd gesture — the infamous “crotch chop” — during the team’s 109-108 loss to the Boston Celtics on Halloween night.   The NBA has fined Joel Embiid $50,000 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Nov 2025
Flyers’ Tyson Foerster Sidelined for a Few Games, Will Be Re-Evaluated in 3–4 Days

The Philadelphia Flyers will be without winger Tyson Foerster for the next several games as the club monitors his condition, with a full re-evaluation scheduled in approximately 3-4 days, announced head coach Rick Tocchet prior to Sunday’s game against Calgary. Tocchet says here that Foerster will not play “the next few games,” and the team […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Nov 2025
MLB 2025-26 Offseason Key Dates: Phillies Free Agency Decisions, Deadlines, and What’s Next

Now that the final out of the 2025 World Series has come and gone, Philadelphia Phillies fans can put another year of Red October heartbreak in the rearview mirror and focus on the future. The 2025-26 MLB offseason will undoubtedly be one that charts the course for the next five to ten years of Phillies […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Nov 2025
Ranger Suárez Projected $164M Deal Could End Phillies Tenure

Ranger Suárez Free Agency: Phillies Unlikely to Match $164M Projection Ranger Suárez’s breakout seasons in Philadelphia may soon pay off — just not with the Phillies. With MLB insider Jim Bowden projecting a six-year, $164 million free-agent deal for the left-hander, Philadelphia faces a tough decision this offseason that could reshape its 2026 rotation. With […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Nov 2025
Former NFL Executive Predicts Philadelphia Eagles Will Make a Big Trade Before NFL Deadline

With the NFL trade deadline fast approaching, former Philadelphia Eagles president Joe Banner believes the team is gearing up for a major move. The defending World Champions have been linked to several defensive standouts as they look to bolster a pass rush that hasn’t quite met expectations. And with Howie Roseman’s well-earned reputation for making […]

Mike Lipinski  •  31 Oct 2025
J.T. Realmuto Contract Outlook: Should the Phillies Go Three Years for Their Veteran Catcher?

J.T. Realmuto has long been the standard for two-way catchers — durable, athletic, and productive on both sides of the ball. The best catcher in baseball. But as he enters the back end of his prime, the Philadelphia Phillies are approaching a crossroads. According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the framework for Realmuto’s next […]

Mike Lipinski  •  31 Oct 2025
Kyle Schwarber Free Agency: Phillies Face Tough Decision as Slugger Projected for $150 Million Deal

Slugger Kyle Schwarber enters the winter’s free agent class as one of the most compelling bats available — a three-time All-Star slugger who has steadily morphed into a pure designated hitter while anchoring the Phillies’ order. At 32 going on 33, Schwarber carries the age risk common to aging power hitters, but his elite on-base […]

Mike Lipinski  •  30 Oct 2025
Eagles Trade Rumors: Eagles Reportedly Willing to Offer 3 First-Round Picks for Myles Garrett

There’s scuttlebutt (great word!) coming out of Cleveland that the Philadelphia Eagles are willing to trade three first-round picks to acquire superstar defensive end Myles Garrett. The rumor has set the social media world ablaze, leaving fans wondering — is there any truth to it, or is this just another round of sports radio banter? […]

Mike Lipinski  •  30 Oct 2025
Legendary Philadelphia DJ Pierre Robert, Voice of WMMR for Four Decades, Dies at 70

We don’t often step outside the world of sports media, but some figures transcend those boundaries — and Pierre Robert was one of them. The legendary Philadelphia disc jockey, who became as much a part of the city’s identity as its teams, has passed away at the age of 70. Robert joined 93.3 WMMR in […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Oct 2025
Trade Speculation Frustrates Bryce Harper Amid Phillies’ Push to Keep World Series Window Open

And here we go! Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper has expressed frustration over recent trade rumors and comments from team president Dave Dombrowski. In an interview with Matt Gelb of The Athletic, Harper said he was “really hurt” by Dombrowski’s remarks, which questioned whether the 33-year-old outfielder could return to his elite form. Harper emphasized […]

Mike Lipinski  •  26 Oct 2025