Articles by Mike Lipinski (1264)
The 2023 Major League Baseball trade deadline is a little over one-week away and the first substantial rumor has begun to circulate about the Philadelphia Phillies. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Phils’ would “love to land” New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Pham, 35, signed a one-year, […]
This past weekend, in the tiny village of Cooperstown, New York, the scorebook on the 2023 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductions was officially closed. Former Philadelphia Phillies’ star third baseman Scott Rolen, along with 19-year veteran Fred McGriff, were inducted into baseball’s hallowed hall. The bronze plaques have been placed and now the attention […]
The last time the Philadelphia Phillies (53-46) faced the best team in the American League the result was a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Phils will once again have an opportunity against the Junior Circuit’s best, the upstart Baltimore Orioles (61-38). The O’s visit the Phils for a three-game series beginning […]
The Philadelphia Phillies lineup is out for Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians from Progressive Field in Cleveland. A night after debuting at first base, Phils’ slugger Bryce Harper will once again be the designated hitter. The Phillies will look to put an end to a three-game losing streak on Saturday against Cleveland’s Tanner Bibee. […]
The Philadelphia Phillies lineup is out for Thursday’s rubber match against the Milwaukee Brewers. After a bizarre at-bat on Wednesday night, Bryce Harper remains in the Phillies lineup batting fourth and DH’ing. Here’s a look at the Phillies lineup today versus the Brewers and how they fair against the Brewers’ starter. Phillies Lineup vs. Brewers […]
Quiet the odd scene on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper struck out on six pitches. No, the strikeout wasn’t odd, but the way it happened certainly was. In the 6th inning of a tied game, Harper stood at the plate and watched six straight pitches go by. Not […]
Talk about timing, a day after Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations shot down the idea of top pitching prospect Andrew Painter be a factor in 2023, the team announced they’re recommending Painter undergo Tommy John surgery. Painter, 20, will consult with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday, July 24, according to a statement from […]
The news is not good on Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter. The 20-year-old pitching phenom, who was considered by many a near-lock for the No. 5 spot in the Phillies rotation, no longer factors in the teams’ 2023 plans, according to president of baseball ops Dave Dombrowski. Speaking with MLB.com on Tuesday afternoon, Dombrowski […]
The 2023 Major League Baseball trade deadline, set for August 1 at 6:00 PM/EDT, is quickly approaching. As of the time of publishing, the Philadelphia Phillies (52-42) hold a 0.5 game lead over Milwaukee and Miami for the final NL Wild Card spot. Winners of 21 of their last 29 games, the Phillies will […]
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 MLB Draft first round pick INF Aidan Miller have agreed to terms, according to MLB Pipeline‘s Jim Callis. The deal is worth a reported $3.1 million, slightly over the $2.9 million value for the 27th slot. The Phillies have not officially announced the signing. The @Phillies have agreed to […]