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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 Ink a Pair of Broadcasters to Contract Extensions

The Philadelphia Phillies have inked a pair of broadcasters to contract extensions.  Play-by-play broadcasters Tom McCarthy and Scott Franzke have signed extensions to keep them on television and radio through most of the decade.  The Athletic’s Matt Gelb was first with the story.   McCarthy is 15-years into his second stint with the Phillies.  The 54-year […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 Feb 2023
NFL Head Coaching Rumors: Are the Philadelphia Eagles About to Lose Both Coordinators After Super Bowl LVII?

There have been a few developments on the NFL head coaching front that have likely flown under the radar in Philadelphia  The Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts, the remaining two NFL franchises without a head coach, have informed multiple candidates they’re no longer in the running for their respective openings.  Reading between the lines, at […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Feb 2023
Rumor: Philadelphia Eagles to Elevate QB Coach Brian Johnson to OC to Replace Shane Steichen

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly set to lose offensive coordinator Shane Steichen to the Indianapolis Colts following Super Bowl LVII. But there will be no “hot board” of replacement candidates according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.  The Eagles will reportedly elevate current quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson to offensive coordinator.   Related- NFL Head Coaching Rumors: Are The […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Feb 2023
Philadelphia Phillies News: Fightin’s and Jose Alvarado Avoid Arbitration

The Philadelphia Phillies and relief pitcher Jose Alvarado have agreed to a one-year contract, the organization announced on Friday morning.  The agreement, worth a reported $3.45MM, allows the Phillies and Alvarado to avoid arbitration.   Alvarado, 27, went 4-2 with a 3.18 ERA, 81 Ks, and a 1.216 WHIP last regular season for the big club.  […]

Mike Lipinski  •  10 Feb 2023
2023 MLB Spring Training: New Rules for a New Season

Believe it or not, Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and catchers report on Thursday, February 16.  While all of Philadelphia is celebrating at the ******, the Fightin’s will be in Clearwater, FL getting ready to make a run at another NL Pennant and World Series berth.   Greeting the 2023 Philadelphia Phillies will be a new set of […]

Mike Lipinski  •  08 Feb 2023
Super Bowl LVII Comparisons: Special Teams

The final comparison: special teams.

Mike Lipinski  •  05 Feb 2023
NFL Head Coaching Rumors: Eagles Offensive Coordinator Shane Steichen Interviews with Indy Again

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen will meet with the Indianapolis Colts about their head coaching vacancy for a second time on Saturday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.  Steichen had previously interviewed with Houston and Carolina during this year’s hiring cycle before both teams went in different directions.  The Colts are the first team that […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 Feb 2023
Super Bowl LVII: Philadelphia Eagles Set to Battle the Kansas City Chiefs and Former Coach Andy Reid

The Philadelphia Eagles opponent for Super Bowl LVII is set.  The Birds will take on Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs two-weeks from today in Arizona in Super Bowl LVII.   Kansas City edged the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20, on kicker Harrison Butker’s 45-yard game winning field goal with :08 remaining.  Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes was 29-for-43 for […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jan 2023
Jonathan Gannon Coaching Rumors: Gannon Out of the Running in Houston?

The Philadelphia Eagles dominant 31-7 win over the San Francisco 49ers seems to be a good news/bad news scenario for Eagles’ defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon.  The good news, obviously, is the Birds trip to the desert for a chance to lift the Lombardi Trophy.  The bad news, Gannon is likely out of the running for […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jan 2023
NFC Championship Game: Eagles Slight Favorites Against Niners

The Philadelphia Eagles will face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game. Vegas has spoken and the Birds are a slight favorites. DraftKings Sportsbook has installed the Eagles as 2-point home favorites as of Sunday night. The over/under is set at 45.5 with Birds +105 on the moneyline. The NFC Championship […]

Mike Lipinski  •  22 Jan 2023