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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)

MinshewMania Once Again Runnin’ Wild, Brother! Gardner Minshew to Start on Christmas Eve in Dallas

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni confirmed backup quarterback Gardner Minshew will start on Saturday afternoon in Dallas. Minshew is replacing starting quarterback Jalen Hurts who is rehabbing a shoulder injury.   Sirianni addressed the status of Hurts during his press conference: “Jalen did everything he could to get his body ready to go and at the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  22 Dec 2022
Breaking: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts to Miss Time Due to Shoulder Injury

The Philadelphia Eagles received deflating news on Monday afternoon.  Quarterback Jalen Hurts reportedly sprained his non-throwing reportedly sprained his THROWING shoulder in Sunday’s win against the Chicago Bears.  His status for Saturday’s Christmas Eve showdown against Dallas is now in question.   If Hurts is unable to go –a scenario that is looking increasingly likely– the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Dec 2022
Bryce Harper Undergoes Tommy John Surgery, Return Timetable Announced

The Philadelphia Phillies announced designated hitter Bryce Harper underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday in Los Angeles with Dr. Neal ElAttrache.  The team expects to have Harper back in the lineup as a designated hitter by the 2023 All-Star break and back in right field by the end of the season. Harper injured his […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Nov 2022
Philadelphia Phillies Extend Prez of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski

The Philadelphia Phillies have extended president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, the team announced on Tuesday. The deal will keep Dombrowski in Philadelphia through the 2027 season The Phillies made a magical run to the World Series in 2022 under Dombrowski’s leadership. The 66-year old has led four franchises —the Florida Marlins (‘97), Detroit Tigers […]

Mike Lipinski  •  22 Nov 2022
Phillies Tender Five Contracts, Ink a Deal with a Reliever

Friday was a busier than usual day for the Philadelphia Phillies. The Fightin’s —as expected— tendered contracts to all arbitration eligible players by Friday’s non-tender deadline. Six players in total, Rhys Hoskins, Jose Alvarado, Ranger Suarez, Seranthony Domínguez, Edmundo Sosa, and Sam Coonrod, received their tenders. Coonrod and the Phillies agreed to a one-year, $775,000 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Nov 2022
Bryce Harper Set for Elbow Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper will have surgery on his elbow according to reports. The procedure will take place next week. The type of procedure is unknown. A timetable for his return is unknown. Harper injured his elbow in April and was unable to play the field for most of the season. Despite the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Nov 2022
Phillies Dream Season Ends, Houston Astros Win the World Series

The Philadelphia Phillies improbable run to the World Series has come to an end. The Houston Astros defeated the Phillies in World Series Game 6 by a score of 4-1 to win their second World Championship in 5-years. Yordan Alvarez’s 3-run home run in the 6th inning turned out to be the game winner. Both […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Nov 2022
Contract Decisions Made for Three Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies have begun the process of picking up or declining player options. They have until Thursday to complete the process. The Phils made a series of moves official earlier today. As was expected, the Phillies have picked up the option for starting pitcher Aaron Nola. Nola will make $16MM for the 2023 season. Nola […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Nov 2022
World Series Game 5: Astros Win 3-2, Phillies on the Brink of Elimination

he Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 series lead. The World Series will shift back to Houston on Saturday night with the Phillies facing elimination. Houston took a 1-0 lead two batters into the game when Jeremy Peña drove in Jose Altuve with a single off Noah […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Nov 2022
World Series Game 4: Houston Astros Throw a Combined No-Hitter to Even the World Series

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier threw six no-hit innings and the Astros bullpen— Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero, and Ryan Pressly —held the Phillies hitless over the final three innings for the first postseason no hitter since Roy Halladay’s 2010 no hitter. It was the third no-hitter in postseason history. The Astros offense provided 5-runs of […]

Mike Lipinski  •  03 Nov 2022