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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)

Phillies Lineup Tonight: Trea Turner Drops in the Lineup vs. Pirates’ Quinn Priester

  Despite turning out some fantastic plays in the field, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner has been struggling at the plate.  After two-days off, Turner returned to the Phils’ lineup on Friday and promptly went 0-for-5 from his customary spot in the two hole.  Phils’ manager Rob Thomson dodged questions about Turner’s spot in the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jul 2023
MLB Trade Deadline: History Says the Philadelphia Phillies Biggest Trades (of the last 20-years) Happen on July 29

  If there was ever a day on the calendar that would be a near lock for the Phillies to make a trade it’s July 29.  Over the past twenty-plus years, the Philadelphia Phillies have made four franchise altering trades on this date.  One trade sent a franchise cornerstone to “baseball heaven” and ultimately Cooperstown, […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jul 2023
Phillies Roster News: Rule 5 Draft Pick Noah Song Designated for Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies Rule 5 Draft pick Noah Song (Boston) has been designated for assignment, the team announced on Saturday afternoon.  The move comes a day after Song finished his minor league rehabilitation assignment.  Song, a United States Naval Academy graduate, was selected in the Rule 5 Draft from the Red Sox earlier this offseason.   The […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jul 2023
Watch: Philadelphia Phillies SS Trea Turner Makes an Incredible Sliding Play

Friday night wasn’t the best of nights for Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner at the plate.  After two-days off, the Phils’ prized free agent signing continued to struggle at the plate.  On the field it was another story.  Turner, who has been prone to errors this season, made a remarkable play to close out the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  28 Jul 2023
2023 MLB Trade Rumors: Phillies Reportedly Scouting Detroit Tigers Starter Eduardo Rodriguez

  The Philadelphia Phillies are among several teams scouting Detroit Tigers’ starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports. Other teams reportedly scouting the 30-year-old lefty include the Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Cincinnati Reds.  The 2023 MLB trade deadline is Tuesday, August 1 at 6:00 PM/EDT.  Eduardo Rodriguez Career Stats   […]

Mike Lipinski  •  28 Jul 2023
Phillies Trade Deadline Targets: Five Right-Handed Outfielders the Phillies Could Target at the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline

  As the 2023 MLB trade deadline approaches, Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball ops Dave Dombrowski is on the record stating the club is in the market for a right-handed hitting corner outfielder.  With the 2023 MLB trade deadline approaching – the deadline is August 1 at 6:00 PM/EDT – here’s a look at feasible […]

Mike Lipinski  •  28 Jul 2023
Phillies vs. Pirates: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

  The Philadelphia Phillies (55-47) travel across the Pennsylvania Turnpike to begin a three-game weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (47-55) on Friday night.  It will mark the last full series before the 2023 Major League Baseball trade deadline on August 1 at 6:30 PM/EDT.   Both teams are coming off of series wins, the Phillies […]

Mike Lipinski  •  28 Jul 2023
Philadelphia Eagles News: Philadelphia Eagles to Unveil Kelly Green Uniforms Next Week

  In the most anticipated news of the Philadelphia Eagles offseason, the team announced they will “unveil” their 2023-24 Kelly green alternate uniforms for the first time on Monday, July 31. The unveiling should be no surprise to any Eagles’ fan.  Owner Jeffery Lurie has already confirmed the alternate uniform will mimic the Kelly green […]

Mike Lipinski  •  27 Jul 2023
Phillies Injury News: Phillies Top Prospect Andrew Painter Undergoes Successful Tommy John Surgery

  Philadelphia Phillies top prospect RHP Andrew Painter underwent successful Tommy John surgery, the team announced late Tuesday evening. The procedure was performed by renowned orthopedist Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.  Painter also underwent an ulnar nerve transposition during the procedure.  The 20-year-old will report to Clearwater by the end the week to begin […]

Mike Lipinski  •  26 Jul 2023
Phillies Trade Deadline Targets: Five Starting Pitchers the Phillies Could Target at the MLB Trade Deadline

As the 2023 Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches, the Philadelphia Phillies are once again in the position to make a run for another World Series appearance.  One of the (apparent) side effects of the 2022 World Series run has been in the inconsistency of starters Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler.  The Phils’ need for […]

Mike Lipinski  •  25 Jul 2023