Author image

Mike Lipinski

Sports Editor

About

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)

Phillies vs. Blue Jays: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

After a disappointing series loss to the Minnesota Twins, the Philadelphia Phillies (65-54) travel to the great country of Canada on Tuesday to begin a quick two-game series against the American League’s Toronto Blue Jays (66-54).  Both games are set for 7:07 PM/EDT from SkyDome Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario.  The Phillies enter the series […]

Mike Lipinski  •  14 Aug 2023
2023 Little League World Series: Media Little League Advances to Williamsport with a Walk-off Homer

The Media Little League All-Stars were one-hit by Northwest DC Little League in the Little League Mid-Atlantic Championship game on Friday.  The one-hit, a walk-off home run to send the Delco kids to Williamsport, PA and the 2023 Little League World Series. Pennsylvania punches through for an extra-innings walk off home run to clinch a […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Aug 2023
Bryce Harper Injury: Phils’ Harper is Day-to-Day with Back Spasms

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter/first baseman Bryce Harper left Thursday’s 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals due to mid-back spasms, according to Phils’ manager Rob Thomson.  The former two-time NL MVP is listed as day-to-day and potential injured list trip is unknown.  He will not be in the Phils’ lineup on Friday in the series opener […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Aug 2023
MLB Top 100 Prospects: Four Philadelphia Phillies Prospects Land on Updated MLB Pipeline Top 100 List

MLB Pipeline, the official prospect ranking system of Major League Baseball, has updated their Top 100 prospect rankings to include the first-half-plus of the 2023 season.  Four Philadelphia Phillies prospects were named in the Top 100 including a fresh face to the franchise,   Here’s where the Phils’ prospects landed on the updated list.    No. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Aug 2023
Michael Lorenzen No Hitter: Phillies Newest Acquisition No-Hits the Washington Nationals in Home Debut

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen followed up his Phils’ debut in spectacular fashion.  The 31-year-old trade deadline acquisition threw the 14th no-hitter in Phillies history on Wednesday night against the Washington Nationals.  Lorenzen struck out five in the Phillies first no-hitter since Cole Hamels in 2015. Lorenzen’s no-hitter came in his second start in Phillies […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Aug 2023
Phillies vs. Twins: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

The Philadelphia Phillies (64-52) close out a 10-game home stand with a three-game series against the AL Central leading Minnesota Twins (60-57).  The Phillies enter the series having won their past four series, including the five-of-seven on during the latest home stand.  The Twins come to South Philly on a three-game losing streak, losing three-of-four […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Aug 2023
200 Home Run Club: Nick Castellanos Hits His 200th Career Home Run

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos became the 34th active Major League player to join the 200 home run club on Wednesday night.  Castellanos’ homered twice in the Phillies 7-0 win over the Washington Nationals. The Phillies All-Star is slashing .277/.317/.467 with 19 homers and 70 RBIs so far in 2o23. Castellanos reached the 200 home […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Aug 2023
Watch: Phillies Leadoff Hitter Kyle Schwarber BLASTS a 447-foot Home Run for his 30th of the 2023 MLB Season

Holy Schwarbomb!   Say what you will about the Philadelphia Phillies penchant for continually running Kyle Schwarber out there in the leadoff spot.  The Billy Beane, analytic driven decision has worked for the Phillies. Schwarber crushed his 30th homer of the season in the first-half of the Phillies-Nationals doubleheader on Tuesday in South Philadelphia.  It mark’s […]

Mike Lipinski  •  08 Aug 2023
Phillies vs. Nationals: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

The Philadelphia Phillies (61-51) continue their 10-game homestand with a four-game series against NL East rivals the Washington Nationals (49-63).  The Phillies have won their past two series, against the Miami Marlins and Kansas City Royals.  The Nats are coming into South Philly on a five-game winning streak including a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Aug 2023
Phillies Injury News: Brandon Marsh Placed on IL After Collision with Centerfield Fence

The Philadelphia Phillies will be down a key piece of the lineup for the next three-weeks. Outfielder Brandon Marsh has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a knee contusion, the team announced before Sunday’s series finale against Kansas City. The team selected the contract of 28-year-old Triple-A Lehigh Valley infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson to […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Aug 2023