Articles by Mike Lipinski (1264)
The Philadelphia Phillies –yes, the Phillies– did all they could on Tuesday night to lead the United States to a World Baseball Classic title. But in the end a pair of solo home runs from Phils’ shortstop Trea Turner and outfielder Kyle Schwarber weren’t enough. Samurai Japan defeated the United States 3-2 to win the […]
No need to bury the lead here, free agent safety CJ Gardner-Johnson has reportedly signed with the Detroit Lions. The deal is a one-year contract worth a reported $8 million. Gardner-Johnson joined the Eagles via trade prior to the 2022-23 season and started 11-games for the Birds before suffering a lacerated kidney. At the time […]
The Philadelphia Phillies updated the injury status of multiple players on Thursday afternoon including starting pitcher Ranger Suarez and backup catcher Garrett Stubbs. Suarez, who returned from the 2023 World Baseball Classic due to left forearm tenderness, played long toss on Thursday morning in Clearwater. The Phils’ lefty will be re-evaluated on Friday, March 17 […]
Not all pitching news is doom and gloom for the Philadelphia Phillies this Spring! Free agent acquisition Taijuan Walker had a dominant night on the mound for the Mexican National Team on Tuesday night in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The 30-year-old struck out eight and scattered one hit and one walk over four-innings leading […]
ESPN’s Jeremey Fowler is reporting the Philadelphia Eagles are making a “strong push” to re-sign safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson before NFL free agency begins. Fowler adds, the Eagles are likely not out of it even if Gardner-Johnson tests free agency. The NFL’s legal tampering period begins on Monday and free agency kicks off on Wednesday, March […]
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez has left Team Venezuela and the 2023 World Baseball Classic after experiencing tightness in his left forearm. The righty will be shut down for a few days before trying to continue his throwing program. Relax, the Phillies and Suarez believe this is nothing more than a slight hiccup. The […]
More pitching woes have hit Clearwater. Philadelphia Phillies Rule 5 Draft Pick Noah Song, who was recently reclassified by the United States Navy, is the latest pitcher to get bit by the injury bug. Song, 25, has been shut down by the team with back tightness and will likely be placed on the injured list […]
The Philadelphia Phillies are expecting All-Star Bryce Harper to report to Spring Training on Wednesday. Harper is currently rehabbing from late-November Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow. The 30-year old was forced to play the majority of the season as the Phils’ designated hitter after injuring his elbow last Spring. Despite the elbow injury […]
Philadelphia Phillies Rule 5 Draft pick Noah Song has been transferred by the United States Navy from active duty to select reserves allowing the 25-year old to pursue his baseball career. A product of the United States Naval Academy, Song was originally selected in the 4th round of the 2019 MLB June Amateur Draft by […]
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo is reporting the Philadelphia Eagles interviewed two more external candidates for their vacant defensive coordinator position. The team reportedly spoke with University of Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Los Angeles Rams defensive backs coach Chris Shula, respectively. Minter is the second Big Ten defensive coordinator the Eagles have met with […]