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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)

Watch: Kansas City Royals Amazing 4-6-3 Putout

Kansas City Royals’ infielders Michael Massey, Maikel Garcia, and Matt Beaty completed one of the greatest plays in the recent history of Major League Baseball. Yeah, it was that good.  In the scorebook it will go down as a 4-6-3 groundout for Philadelphia Phillies 2B Bryson Stott which has happened before, so nothing shocking there.  […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Aug 2023
Big Ten Expansion: Oregon and Washington Set to Join the Big Ten in 2024

  The Big Ten Conference’s footprint continues to expand West.  A year after adding PAC-12 members UCLA and USC to its portfolio of programs, the Big Ten has once again raided the PAC-12, this time bringing the University of Oregon and the University of Washington into the fold. Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington will officially […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 Aug 2023
Phillies vs. Royals: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

The Philadelphia Phillies return to Citizens Bank Park on Friday night after a successful yet frustrating road trip to Pittsburgh and Miami.  The Fightins will open a three-game series against one of the worst teams in baseball, the Kansas City Royals.  The three-game series is the beginning of a 10-game home stand for the Phillies.  […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 Aug 2023
MLB Trade Deadline Grades: Final Grades on the Phillies 2023 Trade Deadline

  The 2023 MLB trade deadline came and went without Philadelphia Phillies’ president of baseball ops Dave Dombrowski making a massive deal.  A self-professed wheeler and dealer, Dombrowski went with a rather subdued approach in 2023 by adding starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen and light hitting infielder Rodolfo Castro. But that’s not to say his moves […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 Aug 2023
Watch: Newest Phillies Pitcher Michael Lorenzen Talks Joining the Club

Newest Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen is going from a team 13-games under .500 to a team that is tied for the top NL Wild Card spot.  The transition from the woeful Detroit Tigers to the defending National League champions isn’t lost on the 31-year-old pitcher.  He’s excited for the opportunity to play in […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Aug 2023
Watch: Scott Kingery’s Grand Slam Powers IronPigs to Win

  Former Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder/whatever Scott Kingery had himself a night on Tuesday for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.  The Phils’ Triple-A affiliate was down 6-0 to the Buffalo Bison heading into the 6th inning at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown.  Team Bacon ripped off three-homers, including what turned out to be a go-head grand slam […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Aug 2023
Phillies Pitching Rotation: Michael Lorenzen Set for Thursday Start, 6-Man Rotation Looming

  Newly acquired Philadelphia Phillies’ starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen will get to work quickly.  The 2023 All-Star is set to make his Phillies debut in the series finale against the Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon in South Florida, according to manager Rob Thomson.  The 31-year-old was acquired ahead of the 2023 Major League Baseball trade […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Aug 2023
Phillies Trade Rumors: A Running Thread of Phillies Trade Rumors Ahead of the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline

The 2023 Major League Baseball trade deadline is Tuesday, August 1 at 6:00 PM/EDT.  Here’s a running thread of all the latest rumors surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies trade deadline. Phillies Still in Play for a Right-Handed Corner Outfielder (7/31)   Phillies, after landing Lorenzen, remain in play for a RHH corner OF. Tommy Pham could […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Aug 2023
Phillies Trade Rumors: Bailey Falter Traded to Pittsburgh for Rodolfo Castro

  In a move made right before the 6:00 PM Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies have dealt left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter to Pittsburgh in exchange for utility infielder Rodolfo Castro.  Baseball scribe Jayson Stark was the first to report the trade. Biggest Pirates-Phillies trade since Antonio Bastardo for Joely Rodriguez? https://t.co/7MicalDX12 — […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Aug 2023
Phillies Trade Rumors: Phillies Acquire Tigers’ Michael Lorenzen

  We’ve got Phillies trade news! According to multiple reports, the Phillies and Detroit Tigers have completed a deal to send starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen to South Philadelphia.  As tweeted (X’d?) by Morosi, Phils’ infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee will to be part of the deal.  Lee is ranked N0.5 in the Phillies system according to […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Aug 2023