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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 Final: Castellanos Clubs Two Homers in Phils 4-3 Win Over Rox

Philadelphia Phillies RF/DH Nick Castellanos is homer-less no more! The much maligned Phils’ slugger clubbed two homers on Saturday afternoon leading the Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.   In addition to Castellanos, the Phillies got a power surge from an unlikely source, Cristian Pache.  The light hitting outfielder hit a 2-run homer […]

Mike Lipinski  •  22 Apr 2023
Colorado Rockies (6-15) at Philadelphia Phillies (9-12): Game 22 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to build off of Friday’s come from behind 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday in South Philadelphia.   Christopher Sanchez will make his first start of the season after beginning the season on the injured list while recovering from a left triceps strain.  Sanchez made 15 appearances in 2022 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  22 Apr 2023
Phillies Final Score: Phils Use a Late Surge to Defeat Colorado, 4-3

Friday’s Philadelphia Phillies–Colorado Rockies game got off to an inauspicious start for the Fightins.   Starter Aaron Nola became the fourth Phillies pitcher in four games (Bailey Falter, Taijuan Walker, Matt Strahm) to allow a first inning home run.  Nola allowed consecutive bloop singles to Kris Bryant and Charlie Blackmon, followed by a moonshot to center […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Apr 2023
News & Notes: Philadelphia Phillies Injury Update

Here’s the latest news and notes on the Phillies injuries as updated by the ballclub on April, 21: Bryce Harper (Tommy John surgery)– The Phillies all-star is beginning to ramp up his recovery from Tommy John surgery and a return sooner rather than later is looking likely.  Harper has taken live batting practice, including a […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Apr 2023
Colorado Rockies (6-14) at Philadelphia Phillies (8-12): Game 21 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will attempt to turn the page on Thursday’s disappointing 5-0 loss to the woeful Colorado Rockies.  The Phils’ will send Aaron Nola to the mound against Colorado’s Noah Davis.  First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is set for 6:40 PM/EDT.   When: Friday, April 21 Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA  First […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Apr 2023
Colorad Rockies (5-14) at Philadelphia Phillies (8-11): Game 20 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies return to Citizens Bank Park on Thursday night playing host to the Colorado Rockies.  The Rox are in town for a four-game set that kicks off a seven-game home stand in South Philadelphia.   The Phillies will send Matt Strahm to the mound for his fourth start of the 2023 season.  The lefty […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Apr 2023
Phillies Take 2-of-3 from ChiSox

Despite early week weather woes forcing a traditional double header, the Philadelphia Phillies trip to the Southside of Chicago was a successful one. The Fightins’ rolled into the Windy City and took 2-out-of-3 games from the hometown Chicago White Sox. The wins –as they should be– were important, but it was how the Phils’ handled […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Apr 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (6-10) at Chicago White Sox (6-10): Game 17 and Game 18 Previews

The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox were expected to kickoff a three-game series on Monday in Chicago however Mother Nature had other ideas.  Cold temperature, high winds, and snow showers postponed Monday’s opener and the teams will now play a traditional double header this afternoon from the Southside.  The Phillies will send Zack Wheeler […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Apr 2023
Monday’s Phillies-White Sox Rained Out, Traditional Double Dip on Tuesday

Monday night’s series opener between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox has been postponed due to weather in Chicago, the White Sox announced.  The Chicago forecast called for high’s in the mid-30’s with high winds and snow showers.  The game will be made up as part of a traditional double header on Tuesday, April […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Apr 2023
Turnabout is Fair Play. Phillies Crush Reds in Series Finale!

Turnabout is fair play.  Or something like that! It took the Philadelphia Phillies all of two pitches on Sunday afternoon to take the lead and never look back.  Phillies 2B Bryson Stott put Luis Cessa’s pitch into the second row of the right center field bleachers.  With the leadoff homer, Stott extended his season starting hit […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Apr 2023