Articles by Mike Lipinski (1264)
Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has announced Bryce Harper will move forward as the full-time first baseman for 2024 and beyond, according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. The former NL MVP will not be playing the outfield and will focus on his new infield position. Dombrowski spoke with both Kyle Schwarber and […]
Welcome to the Hot Stove! It was a busy Monday evening for the Philadelphia Phillies. The team made a qualifying offer to potential free agent Aaron Nola, didn’t make qualifying offers to three other players including Rhys Hoskins, and picked up a lefty off the waiver wire. They also snuck in a trade for […]
As expected, the Philadelphia Phillies extended a qualifying offer to RHP Aaron Nola earlier on Monday afternoon. What’s notable about the move is the Phillies’ player who did not receive a qualifying offer, 1B/DH Rhys Hoskins. Hoskins will now become a free agent and as noted by MLB insider Jon Heyman, there’s a chance […]
The Philadelphia Phillies have extended a qualifying offer to starting pitcher Aaron Nola, reports MLB insider Jon Heyman. The qualifying offer has been set at $20.325MM. Nola now has 10-days to accept or reject the qualifying offer from the Phillies. It would be shocking if Nola decides to accept the Phillies offer and forego […]
The Philadelphia Phillies have made their first roster move of the MLB Hot Stove season! Yes, the move involves a pitcher. No, it has nothing to do with pending free agent Aaron Nola. The Phillies have claimed left-handed pitcher Josh Fleming, reports the Tampa Bay Times Marc Tompkin. Fleming was placed on outright waivers […]
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler can now add a Rawlings Gold Glove Award to his trophy case. The 33-year-old righty was bestowed the award on Sunday night as the best qualified fielding pitcher in the National League. Surprisingly, it’s the first of any Major League Baseball postseason awards that Wheeler has won. He was […]
The 2023 Louisville Silver Slugger Award finalists were announced by Major League Baseball on Thursday morning. The Silver Slugger award has been awarded annually to the best offensive player at their position in their respective league. Previous Philadelphia Phillies winners include Mike Schmidt, Juan Samuel, Lenny Dykstra, Scott Rolen, Bobby Abreu, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, […]
Now that the 2023 MLB season has come to an end –no, we don’t have to get into the particulars– the focus shifts to the 2024 MLB Hot Stove season. Here’s a look at key dates on the Hot Stove calendar and what it means for the Philadelphia Phillies offseason. MLB Free Agency Begins […]
The Minnesota Vikings were dealt a major blow on Sunday afternoon when QB Kirk Cousins went down with an ankle injury. Cousins was helped off the field and into the injury tent before being shuttled to Minnesota’s locker room via the cart. Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Cousins’ will undergo an MRI and […]
The Philadelphia Eagles have elevated WR Julio Jones from the practice squad to the active roster for the second consecutive week. He will be available for Sunday’s NFC East matchup at Washington. Jones made his Philadelphia Eagles debut in the Birds 31-17 win over Miami on Sunday Night Football. He recorded one reception for three-yards. […]