Articles by Mike Lipinski (1264)
For the third time in 11 days — and the second time in just five — outfielder Nick Castellanos is out of the Philadelphia Phillies’ lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the Seattle Mariners. The move comes a night after Castellanos went 0-for-4, part of a stretch that has defined a disappointing season for the […]
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has been placed on the 15-day Injured List after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right upper extremity, near his shoulder. The announcement came Saturday, August 16, 2025, shortly after the Phillies’ 2–0 loss to the Nationals. Dave Dombrowski, the team’s president of baseball operations, commended medical staff […]
As the 2025 Little League Baseball World Series gets underway in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Little League International has released a strong statement condemning any form of betting on its games — or on any youth sports competition. While the organization acknowledges the growth and complexity of the sports betting industry, it emphasized that gambling has no […]
After three long months sidelined by injuries, Aaron Nola is set to make his triumphant return to the Philadelphia Phillies’ starting rotation this Sunday in Washington. Manager Rob Thomson confirmed the veteran right-hander will take the mound to close out the series against the Nationals, marking his first MLB appearance since May 14. A Strategic […]
UFC President Dana White loves to talk big—$7.7 billion big—but when it comes to actually showing UFC fighters the money, he’s all smoke and mirrors. TKO Group, the UFC’s parent company, recently announced a groundbreaking seven-year media rights deal with Paramount, set to commence in 2026, which shifts the organization away from traditional pay-per-view events […]
For the Philadelphia Phillies, 2025 has been a year filled with highs and lows — but for Nick Castellanos, it’s been mostly lows. The veteran outfielder, once a reliable middle-of-the-order bat, is enduring one of the worst seasons of his career, and the numbers tell the story. Through 117 games, Castellanos is slashing just .256/.294/.412 […]
UFC president Dana White is teasing something BIG for the UFC on CBS in 2026! While speaking with CBS Mornings, White discussed the idea of the UFC’s much talked about White House event airing on CBS as part of TKO’s new seven-year, $7.7 billion media rights deal with Paramount. A massive July 4 UFC event […]
In a stunning deal, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is going back to the network that gave the organization its big break. On Monday, TKO announced a seven-year, $7.7 billion (yeah, billion with a “B”) deal with Paramount to air all UFC events. Beginning in 2026, all UFC numbered events (pay-per-view) and Fight Night events […]
The Philadelphia Eagles have seemingly dodged a major bullet. Pro bowl offensive guard Landon Dickerson was injured on the last play of Sunday’s open practice at Lincoln Financial Field and has since been diagnosed with a right meniscus injury. Dickerson will undergo “a minor procedure” on his right night and is considered “week-to-week,” according to […]
Surprise! One day after the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins made a deal sending top rated closer Jhoan Duran to the City of Brotherly Love for a pair of MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospects, the two teams once again swapped players. The Phillies sent a pair of minor leaguers to the Twins in exchange for […]