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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)

NBA Trade Rumors: Sixers Gauging Market for Andre Drummond

The Philadelphia 76ers are quietly entertaining offers for veteran center Andre Drummond as the NBA trade deadline looms, sources tell the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey. The 32-year-old big man, on an expiring $5 million contract, has become one of the more intriguing movable pieces on a Philly roster that’s flirting with a solid playoff seed […]

Mike Lipinski  •  26 Jan 2026
Cowboys Block Eagles From Interviewing OC Klayton Adams

The Dallas Cowboys have blocked the Philadelphia Eagles from interviewing offensive coordinator Klayton Adams for their vacant OC position, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The Eagles requested to interview Cowboys OC Klayton Adams for their offensive coordinator job but Dallas blocked the request, per league sources. Dallas finished second in total offense and values Adams. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  26 Jan 2026
Phillies Invite Justin Crawford, Aidan Miller to Major League Spring Training Camp

The Philadelphia Phillies have officially announced their non-roster invitees for 2026 Major League Spring Training in Clearwater, Fla. The club invited a total of 27 players not currently on the 40-man roster, offering a mix of top prospects, depth options, and experienced organizational arms the chance to compete for major league roles this spring. Headlining […]

Mike Lipinski  •  26 Jan 2026
Phillies Land Three Prospects on MLB Pipeline’s 2026 Top 100

The Philadelphia Phillies farm system got a big boost in MLB Pipeline’s newly released Top 100 Prospects for 2026, with three Phils prospects earning spots on the list, including a pair whose impact may be felt sooner rather than later. Aidan Miller (No. 23) continues to rise after another strong developmental year. The 21-year-old shortstop […]

Mike Lipinski  •  26 Jan 2026
UFC Pay Issues Take Center Stage Ahead of UFC on Paramount Debut

As the UFC prepares to enter a new broadcast era with its highly anticipated UFC on Paramount debut, fighter pay has once again become a talking point. While the promotion has emphasized growth, exposure, and long-term financial upside tied to its new media rights deal, several fighters — led most vocally by Justin Gaethje — […]

Mike Lipinski  •  24 Jan 2026
Swing and Miss: The Eagles Can’t Land Their Top OC Targets

It looks like the Philadelphia Eagles are borrowing from the Philadelphia Phillies’ playbook and striking out when it matters most. Yeah, the Phillies caught a stray. Deal with it. Weeks after removing Kevin Patullo from the offensive coordinator role, the Eagles were supposed to be ahead of the curve. Instead, their search has devolved into […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Jan 2026
Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins Fall Short of Hall of Fame Induction in 2026

Philadelphia Phillies icons Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins both saw significant momentum in the 2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame voting, but neither crossed the threshold needed for induction — at least not yet. For Utley, the results further cement the sense that his election is a matter of when, not if. After debuting on […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Jan 2026
Keeping A.J. Brown Might Be the Riskier Move

The A.J. Brown trade conversation is no longer just sports radio chatter and at this point the Philadelphia Eagles may need to stop pretending it is. Earlier this week, Joe Santoliquito reported that Brown asked the Eagles for a trade on more than one occasion during the season. A stunning development for a player signed […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Jan 2026
Phillies Bring Back Realmuto After Bichette Disaster

After a long standoff over a contract — and the failure of the ballclub to sign free agent infielder Bo Bichette — the Philadelphia Phillies and J.T. Realmuto have agreed to a contract to keep the catcher in red pinstripes. The deal is worth a reported $45 million over three-seasons with escalators that can add […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Jan 2026
STUNNER! Bo Bichette Signs with the New York Mets

UPDATE— Bo Bichette signs with the Mets. Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $126 million contract, sources tell ESPN. After losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivot quickly and get one of the best players left on the market. @WillSammon was first on the deal. — […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Jan 2026