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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)

Eagles Roster Moves: Eagles Sign WR Freddie Swain

  The Philadelphia Eagles have signed wide receiver Freddie Swain, the team announced on Wednesday morning.  Swain, 24, was originally drafted in the 6th round of 2020 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks.  He played two-years in Seattle accounting for 38 receptions, 502 yards, and six touchdowns in 33 games.  Swain was released by Seattle […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Aug 2023
Phillies vs. Giants: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

  The Philadelphia Phillies (67-57) begin their most important series of the 2023 MLB regular season to date on Monday night in South Philadelphia against the San Francisco Giants (65-69).  The Phillies and Giants are neck-and-neck in the race for the top NL Wild Card spot, the Phillies currently lead the Giants by 2.0 games.  […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Aug 2023
Phillies Roster Move: Phillies Activate Brandon Marsh for 2023 Little League Classic

  The beard is back, bay-bay! Prior to Sunday’s 2023 Little League Classic, the Philadelphia Phillies announced the club has recalled OF Brandon Marsh from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.  The Phillies do not have to make a corresponding move until Monday due to MLB rules permitting a 27th player for Sunday’s game. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Aug 2023
WWE WrestleMania 40: WrestleMania Philly Sets WWE’s All-Time Gate Record. Yeah!

  Philly is making World Wrestling Entertainment some serious cash.  Per sports business guru Darren Rovell, WWE WrestleMania XL –set for April 6 and 7 from Lincoln Financial Field– has sold over 90,000 tickets for the two-night event and set WWE’s all-time gate record.  The expected capacity for each night is around 60,000 seats due […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Aug 2023
Phillies Injury News: Ranger Suarez Scratched from Start in the 2023 Little League Classic

  The Philadelphia Phillies will be making a tweak to their starting rotation for this weekend’s series finale against the Washington Nationals in the 2023 Little League Classic.  Starting pitcher Ranger Suarez has been scratched from his start due to right hamstring soreness, the team announced on Friday night. Zack Wheeler will start instead; he […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Aug 2023
Philadelphia Eagles Injury News: Zech McPhearson Lost for the 2023 NFL Season

  For the second consecutive week, the Philadelphia Eagles have lost a key defensive back to a season ending injury.  Last week it was safety Shaun Bradley, this week it’s cornerback Zech McPhearson.  McPhearson was injured in the 2nd quarter of Thursday’s preseason game against the Cleveland Browns and was taken to the locker room […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Aug 2023
Phillies vs. Nationals: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

After a two-game series split against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Philadelphia Phillies (66-55) will face off against NL East bottom dwellers, the Washington Nationals (55-67), for a three-game series starting Friday evening in Washington, DC. A unique twist to the series, the Phillies and Nats will depart DC after Saturday’s game for Central PA […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Aug 2023
Phillies Minor Leagues: A Trio of Phillies Prospects Promoted Including Justin Crawford

  A trio of Philadelphia Phillies minor league prospects have been promoted a level, the organization announced on Tuesday.  The most notable player is OF Justin Crawford, the No. 3 ranked prospect in the Phillies system according to MLB Pipeline.  Crawford has been promoted from Low-A Clearwater to High-A Jersey Shore.  Infielder Bryan Rincon will […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Aug 2023
2024 MLB Free Agency: Five Position Players the Phillies Could Target in Free Agency

One thing the 2023 Philadelphia Phillies season has shown is the teams’ need for a right-handed bat capable of hitting with some power.  For better or worse, first baseman Rhys Hoskins was that guy and the Phillies have been searching to replicate his production in the lineup.  The Phillies were rumored to be after such […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Aug 2023
WWE WrestleMania 40: WrestleMania 40 Pre-Sale Kicks Off the Road to WrestleMania Philly

For the first time in 25-years, the spectacle and the grandeur that is WrestleMania returns to the City of Brotherly Love.  WrestleMania XL is set to emanate from Lincoln Financial Field on April 6 and 7, 2024.  Tickets went on-sale for members of the WWE Universe (awful, I know) and pre-sale tickets are moving fast […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Aug 2023