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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)

Woops! Orlando Arcia’s Bryce Harper Comment Was Apparently for Clubhouse Ears Only

  One thing Bryce Harper doesn’t need is extra motivation, but that’s exactly what Atlanta Braves’ shortstop Orlando Arcia provided for the Phils’ superstar.  A quick recap: Arcia “allegedly” shouted “atta boy, Bryce” in the Braves’ clubhouse after Harper’s baserunning gaffe resulted in a game-ending double play to close out NLDS Game 2. The result: […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Oct 2023
2023 NLDS Game 4: Ranger Suarez Gets the Start for the Phillies

  It should come as no surprise, Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson has officially named LHP Ranger Suarez as the starter for National League Division Series Game 4 on Thursday night.  Suarez started NLDS Game 1 allowing one hit, one walk, and four strikeouts over 3.2 innings.  He was lifted by Thomson with two-outs in […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Oct 2023
2023 NLDS Game 3: Atta Boy, Phils! Fightins Defeat Braves 10-2 in NLDS Game 3.

  Atlanta Braves’ SS Orlando Arcia taunted Philadelphia Phillies’ 1B Bryce Harper in the media after Atlanta’s Game 2 win.  Perhaps, that wasn’t the best of ideas.  Harper homered twice on Wednesday evening as the Phillies crushed the Braves, final score 10-2, to take a 2-1 lead in the 2023 National League Division Series.  The […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Oct 2023
2023 NLDS: NLDS Atlanta Comes Back from 4-runs Down to Stun the Phillies, Even NLDS at 1-1.

  Philadelphia Phillies starter Zack Wheeler‘s 10 strikeouts, tying a franchise postseason record, were all for naught as the Atlanta Braves erased a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Phillies 5-4 and even the NLDS at one-game apiece.  The series now shifts back to Philadelphia for Game 3 and Game 4 on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Oct 2023
2023 NLDS: Phillies Defeat Braves 3-0 in NLDS Game 1

  It IS deja vu all over again! Bryce Harper homered and the bullpen threw 5.1-scoreless innings as the Philadelphia Phillies (3-0) defeated the Atlanta Braves (0-1), final score 3-0, to take NLDS Game 1 in front of an extremely quiet 43,689 fans. The Phillies lead the best-of-5 series 1-0 with NLDS Game 2 set […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2023
2023 NL Division Series Preview: Phillies vs. Braves Preview

  The Philadelphia Phillies (Postseason: 2-0) and Atlanta Braves (Regular Season: 104-58) will renew their NL East rivalry beginning Saturday night in the best-of-five games 2023 National League Division Series.  Saturday’s game from Truist Park in Cobb County, GA will mark the 14th time the two have met during the 2023 MLB season and is […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Oct 2023
Eagles vs. Rams Preview: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Injury Report, and More!

  The Philadelphia Eagles (4-0) will look to stay undefeated on Sunday when they travel to Hollywood for a matchup against the Los Angeles Rams (2-2). Both teams enter Sunday’s contest coming off surprising overtime wins, the Rams defeated Indianapolis, 29-23, and the Birds defeated Washington, 34-31. The storyline to keep an eye on is […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Oct 2023
2023 NLDS: Phillies NLDS Rotation is Set for First Three Games

  The Philadelphia Phillies NLDS pitching rotation is officially set.  Well, at least for the first three-games of the best-of-five 2023 National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves. LHP Ranger Suarez has once again been tabbed by Phils’ manager Rob Thomson to start Game 1 of the series.  Suarez will be followed by RHP […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Oct 2023
2023 NLDS: Phillies vs. Braves 2023 NLDS Schedule

  Red October is rolling on for the Philadelphia Phillies thanks to a 7-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night in South Philadelphia.  Now that the NLWC Series is in the past, the Phillies can look ahead to a matchup with another NL East rival, the No. 1 seed Atlanta Braves, in the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  05 Oct 2023
2023 NL Wild Card Series: Phillies Crush Marlins, Advance to NLDS Against Atlanta

  Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola had his best start of the 2023 MLB season when it mattered the most.  The embattled starter struck out three, allowed one walk, and scattered three hits over seven scoreless innings.Nola was aided by a Phillies offense that provided seven runs of support, including two homers -a solo […]

Mike Lipinski  •  05 Oct 2023