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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 to Acquire Minnesota Closer Jhoan Duran for Two Top Prospects Including Mick Abel

According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Philadelphia Phillies are close to acquiring Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran. BREAKING: Phillies close to acquiring Jhoan Duran from Twins, sources tell @TheAthletic. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2025   The Phillies have been in search of “controllable” bullpen arms and Duran’s name has been at the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  30 Jul 2025
Lane Johnson Joins Saquon Barkley in the Madden 99 Club

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson is joining an elite club, the Madden 99 Club to be exact. EA Sports unveiled the 2026 Madden 99 Club for Madden NFL Football 2026; Johnson joins teammate Saquon Barkley as the only two Eagles ranked at 99 overall. Believe it or not, it is the first time either […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jul 2025
Hall of Famer, Former Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg Passes Away

Former Philadelphia Phillies player and manager Ryne Sandberg lost his valiant battle with prostate cancer. Sandberg was 65 years old.  Originally a 20th round pick of the Phillies in the 1978 MLB June Amateur Draft, Sandberg played 13 games with the Phillies during the 1981 season. He had one hit in 1981, his only in […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jul 2025
Harper to Manfred: “Get the F— Out of Our Clubhouse!”

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred went “nose-to-nose” in a meeting last week at Citizens Bank Park. The heated exchange reportedly ended with Harper telling Manfred to “get the fuck out of our clubhouse.” Manfred was in Philadelphia in an effort to build his relationship with […]

Mike Lipinski  •  28 Jul 2025
Eugenio Suarez to the Phillies Trade Rumors Heat Up, D-Backs Scouting Mick Abel

The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially entered seller mode as the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches. The D-backs traded former All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners for a player and a prospect. Now that Naylor is out of the desert, all eyes have turned to Arizona’s other trade chip, slugger Eugenio Suarez. And […]

Mike Lipinski  •  26 Jul 2025
Philadelphia Phillies Showing Interest in Cleveland Guardians Outfielder Steven Kwan

As was evident in the Philadelphia Phillies extra innings loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, the Fightins have major issues in the outfield and they’re targeting a two-time All-Star to fix the issues. According to MLB Insider Jon Heyman, the Phillies are one of at least two teams engaged with the Cleveland […]

Mike Lipinski  •  24 Jul 2025
Rumor: Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates Talking Trade Involving All-Star Oneil Cruz

As was evident by Max Kepler’s loathsome at bat in the 11th inning of Wednesday’s loss to the Boston Red Sox, the Philadelphia Phillies have major deficiencies in the outfield and they’re targeting a cross-state product to fix the issue.  According to 93.7 The Fan’s Andrew Filliponni, the Phillies are one of the teams talking […]

Mike Lipinski  •  24 Jul 2025
Professional Wrestling Icon and Pop Culture Legend Hulk Hogan Dead at 71

First reported by TMZ and since confirmed by World Wrestling Entertainment, professional wrestling icon and pop culture legend Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71. The cause of death is not known at this time. However, Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, had reportedly been in declining health since undergoing a […]

Mike Lipinski  •  24 Jul 2025
Where Cristopher Sanchez’s Cy Young Award Odds Stand After Another Dominant Performance

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez is out to prove a point in the second-half of the 2025 MLB regular season, he should’ve been selected to the National League All-Star team. The 28-year-old righty proved as much with a 12 strikeout, one run complete game win against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night in South […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Jul 2025
Philadelphia Phillies Ink Gage Wood and Additional 2025 MLB Draft Picks to Deals

The Philadelphia Phillies announced the official signing of right-handed pitcher Gage Wood to a contract. The No. 26 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft reportedly agreed to a $3MM signing bonus which is slightly less than the $3.49MM that is slotted for the No. 26 pick.  It’s official! ✍️ The Phillies have signed right-handed […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Jul 2025