Articles by Mike Lipinski (1264)
Since the disappointing conclusion of the 2023 MLB season, the Philadelphia Phillies have expressed their desire to sign starting pitcher Zack Wheeler to a contract extension. In turn, Wheeler expressed his desire to remain in Philadelphia and receive a much-deserved raise. Both sides accomplished their objectives on Monday. Wheeler, 33, and the Phillies have agreed […]
After months of speculation, Philadelphia Eagles’ All-Pro center Jason Kelce announced his retirement from the National Football League on Monday afternoon. No Keg videos this year, I have come to a decision and will address it at a press conference this afternoon. — Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) March 4, 2024 Kelce’s announcement came at the conclusion […]
The first games of the 2024 Grapefruit League season are upon us. The Phillies will kickoff the Grapefruit League season with a pair of games this weekend with one on the road and one at home. The Fightins open the spring campaign on Saturday in neighbor Dunedin agains the Toronto Blue Jays before welcoming […]
It was a good day for Philadelphia Phillies’ infielder Alec Bohm. The 27-year-old won his arbitration case against the club and will make $4 million for the 2024 season. The Phillies were seeking $3.4 million before an arbitrator ruled in Bohm’s favor. MLB insiders are hinting that a contract extension could be in the near […]
The mitts were poppin’ on Wednesday morning in Central Florida. Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers reported for the first official workout of 2024 MLB Spring Training at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida. All the usual suspects were there and ready to move on from a disappointing end of the 2023 MLB season. Zack Wheeler throwing […]
The Philadelphia Phillies will be down a key piece of their club when position players report for Spring Training on February 19. OF Brandon Marsh underwent a knee procedure and will not start Spring Training on time, the team announced on Friday. Phillies OF Brandon Marsh underwent successful left knee arthroscopic debridement surgery with Dr. […]
The Philadelphia Phillies made a series of roster moves over the past two days. On Monday, the Phillies claimed infielder Diego Castillo off waivers from the New York Yankees. Not to be out done, on Tuesday the team acquired reliever Michael Rucker from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. Right-handler Andrew Bellatti […]
Some sad news from the world of baseball, former Major League manager Jimy Williams has passed away at the age of 80. pic.twitter.com/PCjSK3XhE4 — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) January 29, 2024 Williams spent over a decade as a Major League manager with the Toronto Blue Jays (1986-1998), Boston Red Sox (1997-2001), and Houston Astros (2002-2004) […]
Ah, yet another sign that baseball is right around the corner. Major League Baseball —through its official rankings service, MLB Pipeline— unveiled a new Top 100 prospects for the 2024 season. The Philadelphia Phillies are once again represented well in the MLB Pipeline Top 100 with four players making the list. Here’s a look at […]
The Philadelphia Eagles are in need of a new offensive coordinator after parting ways with first year OC Brian Johnson. There’s a belief among NFL insiders the Eagles are likely targeting a veteran offensive mind to work with head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts. Here’s a running thread of rumors about the […]