Articles by Mike Lipinski (1264)
The Philadelphia Phillies have traded Jake Cave to the Colorado Rockies for a few shekels, the team announced on Sunday. The Phillies have traded outfielder Jake Cave to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash considerations. — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 24, 2024 The move will likely open spots on the Phillies’ Opening Day […]
There’s some concerning injury news coming out of Clearwater. According to MLB Insider Todd Zolecki, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker felt shoulder discomfort as he prepared for a Saturday morning bullpen session. In turn, the Phillies have shut down the 31-year-old right-hander for further testing. The Phillies will know more about Walker’s situation […]
And then there were 35. The Philadelphia Phillies made a series of roster moves on Friday as the club trims down the roster ahead of the 2024 MLB regular season. In a move of note, the Phillies optioned INF/OF Weston Wilson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 29-year-old batted .241 with one homer and six RBI’s […]
Philadelphia, the Fightins have a starting pitching problem. Heading into Spring Training there were questions about the viability of the backend of the Phillies’ pitching rotation. Would lefty Cristopher Sanchez take the next steps in his development and become a bonafide No. 4 or No. 5 pitcher? Sanchez had a solid 2023 posting a […]
The Philadelphia Phillies made a series of roster moves on Tuesday as 2024 Spring Training winds to a close. The Phils optioned the following players to Triple-A Lehigh Valley: RHP Kolby Allard RHP Max Castillo INF Rodolfo Castro 1B/DH Darick Hall Hall has spent the better part of the past two seasons with the Phillies […]
Opening Day 2024 should be one heck of a pitching matchup when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, March 28 at Citizens Bank Park. Earlier this week the Phillies announced righty Zack Wheeler will take the mound for his first ever Opening Day start. Wheeler’s start ends a six-game Opening Day start […]
Uh oh! Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is dealing with back stiffness and is effectively shut down until Tuesday, according to Fightins’ skipper Rob Thomson. The 31-year-old first baseman complained of back discomfort after last Thursday’s game against the Boston Red Sox in Clearwater. Back issues have plagued Harper in the past; however, current […]
There’s big news coming out of Clearwater, Florida after the Philadelphia Phillies 5-5 tie with the Toronto Blue Jays in Grapefruit League play. Aaron Nola’s Opening Day start streak has finally come to an end. As announced by Phillies’ manager Rob Thomson, newly extended pitcher Zack Wheeler will be the Opening Day starter for the […]
Former Philadelphia Phillies‘ shortstop Jimmy Rollins –yeah, say it in your best Dan Baker voice! — is entering the Philadelphia restaurant scene, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the report, J-Roll is partnering with California based restauranteur Matt DeLima to bring Eleven Social, a lounge-style establishment, to Philadelphia. Eleven Social will be located […]
The day most Philadelphia Eagles’ fans were dreading came to pass on Monday. After 13 seasons in the National Football League, center Jason Kelce announced his retirement from professional football. During a nearly 45-minute speech, Kelce spoke of his love for the game, his teammates, the city of Philadelphia, and the fans. In fact, Kelce […]