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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)

Phillies Stay Alive in NLDS: Schwarber’s Two-Homer Night Powers Game 3 Win Over Dodgers

The Phillies aren’t done yet. Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez delivered exactly what Philadelphia needed on Wednesday night — quality pitching that kept the team in check. But it was Kyle Schwarber’s titanic blast that nearly left Dodger Stadium and shifted the momentum back to the Phillies.   View this post on Instagram   A […]

Mike Lipinski  •  08 Oct 2025
Philadelphia Eagles RB Depth Chart: Will Saquon Barkley’s Injury Affect His Workload?

As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for a short week, playing Thursday against the New York Giants in the Meadowlands, a surprising name appeared on Monday’s projected injury report: running back Saquon Barkley. The Eagles’ star running back was reportedly “dinged” on Sunday during the team’s loss to the Denver Broncos, which allegedly affected his workload […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2025
James Franklin Under Fire: Penn State Football Coach’s Buyout Comes Into Question After Slow Start

When James Franklin signed a 10-year, $85 million contract extension with Penn State in November 2021, the Nittany Lions were poised for a national championship run. Fast forward to October 2025, and the program is in turmoil after a stunning 42–37 loss to a winless UCLA team that had recently fired its head coach. The […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2025
Penn State Stunned by Winless UCLA, James Franklin’s Future in Question

In one of the most shocking upsets in recent college football history, previously winless UCLA stunned No. 7 Penn State 42–37 at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. The Bruins, who had fired recently head coach DeShaun Foster, secured their first victory of the season under interim offensive coordinator Jerry Neuheisel. Neuheisel, promoted from tight ends […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2025
Nick Castellanos’ Comments on Phillies Fans Miss the Mark — Especially Right Now

When a player is struggling, the last thing Philadelphia fans want to hear is a lecture about how their passion makes it harder to play. Yet here we are again, with Nick Castellanos going on the record and saying the quiet part out loud — and not in a good way. In a piece published […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2025
2025 NLDS: Rob Thomson’s Controversial Bunt Leaves Phillies One Out Short

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson’s decision to call for a bunt in Game 2 of the NLDS became an immediate flashpoint among Phillies fans — and for good reason. With no outs and Nick Castellanos sitting on second, Philadelphia had real momentum in the ninth, trailing by just one and hoping to tie or take […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Oct 2025
Shohei Ohtani Shines in Postseason Pitching Debut as Dodgers Rally Past Phillies in NLDS Game 1

The Los Angeles Dodgers grabbed Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday, edging the Phillies 5–3 in a thrilling comeback victory at Citizens Bank Park. In his postseason pitching debut, Shohei Ohtani struck out nine over six innings, allowing three hits, a walk, and a hit batsman en route to a quality start. Ohtani’s early […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Oct 2025
Phillies Turn to Aaron Nola for NLDS Game 3 with Season on the Line

With their season hanging in the balance, the Philadelphia Phillies will hand the ball to Aaron Nola for a win-or-go-home Game 3 of the 2025 National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in Chavez Ravine. Manager Rob Thomson confirmed Monday night that Nola will start, with Ranger Suárez available out of […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Oct 2025
Phillies Fall 4-3 to Dodgers in NLDS Game 2, Trail 2-0 in Series

The Philadelphia Phillies’ postseason survival is in jeopardy after falling 4-3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in NLDS Game 2, giving Los Angeles a 2-0 series lead and putting Philadelphia on the brink of elimination, Blake Snell dominated for Los Angeles, allowing just one hit over six innings with nine strikeouts. The Phillies’ Jesús Luzardo […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Oct 2025
Penn State Hockey Aims Higher After Frozen Four Run, Welcomes Elite Prospect Gavin McKenna

The puck is about to drop on what promises to be a pivotal season for Penn State men’s hockey. Fresh off their first trip to the Frozen Four, the Nittany Lions enter 2025–26 with elevated expectations — and the firepower to match. Earlier this week at media day, head coach Guy Gadowsky and his players […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Oct 2025