MLB, Rob Manfred Have No Time For Bryce Harper’s Elbow Brace

Major League Baseball is going all in on the new pace of play rules that debuted at the beginning of the season.  The latest victim of the rules, returning Phillies’ slugger Bryce Harper. But no the way many expected. A lot was made about Harper’s desire to return to the lineup and forgoing a trip […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 May 2023
Philadelphia Phillies Injury News and Notes

Here’s the latest news and notes on the Phillies injuries as updated by the ballclub: LHP Ranger Suarez (left elbow strain)– Suarez will make another rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on May 7 at Syracuse (Blue Jays). If all goes well, Suarez will rejoin the rotation according to Phils’ skipper Rob Thomson. The lefty […]

Mike Lipinski  •  05 May 2023
Phillies Roster News and Notes: Phils’ Select Jeff Hoffman, Nick Nelson Optioned and More

The Philadelphia Phillies announced a series of roster moves on Thursday afternoon, the most notable being the addition of RHP Jeff Hoffman to the active roster.  In a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster, the Phillies have designated James McArthur for assignment.  You may be saying, “who the hell is Jeff Hoffman?”  […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 May 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (15-15) at Los Angeles Dodgers (17-13): Game 31 Preview

Here’s the preview for Tuesday’s Philadelphia Phillies–Los Angeles Dodgers contest in three words: Bryce is back.  Phillies slugger Bryce Harper, who was cleared on Monday, will return to the lineup 160-days after Tommy John surgery on his injured elbow.  The former NL MVP will handle the Phils’ designated hitter duties until he’s able to return […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 May 2023
Bryce is Back! Harper Batting Third in Return to the Phillies Lineup

It’s now officially official.  Bryce is back.  The Philadelphia Phillies have submitted their lineup card for Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Bryce Harper’s name is penciled in.  Harper will DH and bat third in his 2023 season debut.   Harper’s return to the lineup 160-days removed from Tommy John surgery is nothing short […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 May 2023
Report: Bryce Harper to Join the Phillies Lineup on Tuesday If Cleared

According to a report from The Athletic’s Matt Gelb, injured Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter/outfielder Bryce Harper could be in the lineup on Tuesday in Los Angeles.   Yes, Tuesday. Harper will meet with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Monday morning, if the slugger is cleared the expectation is he will be in the lineup […]

Mike Lipinski  •  30 Apr 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (15-13) at Houston Astros (14-13): Game 29 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies head into Sunday’s series finale agains the Houston Astros on a four-game win streak. The Phils will look to make to make it five straight and earn a sweep over the reigning World Champs. Bailey Falter will toe the rubber for the Phillies. Jose Urquidy will start for Houston. The Astros are […]

Mike Lipinski  •  30 Apr 2023
Phillies Injury News: Cristian Pache Placed on IL with Knee Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Cristian Pache has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus in his right knee, the team confirmed on Saturday afternoon.  In a corresponding move, the Phillies have recalled outfielder Dalton Guthrie from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.  The Athletic’s Matt Gelb is reporting Pache will need surgery for the torn […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Apr 2023
Phillies Final: Phillies Take Game One in 2022 World Series Rematch

The Philadelphia Phillies used the longball, home run robbing defense, and excellent starting pitching enroute to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in the opener of the 2022 World Series rematch.   Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was spectacular.  The struggling ace finally put together an outing that is expected from an ace.  Nola’s line […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Apr 2023