Phillies, MLB: 2022’s Toxic Brew’s Imminent End

Affecting some Phillies decisions, this article covers the proposals from both the MLB and the MLBPA (players association) up to its imminent completion near Feb. 28: the owners’ self-imposed deadline.

Tal Venada  •  01 Mar 2022
Bryce Harper Teases Playing for Tokyo Giants with MLB Regular Season Delay Looming

Bryce Harper Teases Playing for Tokyo Giants with MLB Regular Season Delay Looming

Mike Lipinski  •  28 Feb 2022
Spring Training Games Will Not Happen Before March 5

Major League Baseball announced that all Spring Training games scheduled prior to March 5 will not take place.

Sports Talk Philly  •  18 Feb 2022
“Most Important” Meeting Between MLB, MLBPA is Reportedly a Bust

For what was called by some to be the “most important” meeting between MLB and the MLBPA Saturday, the sides appear far apart after a short meeting.

Sports Talk Philly  •  12 Feb 2022
Report: Progress Made in Talks Between MLB, MLBPA

While the standoff between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association is not over, there is renewed optimism that the 2022 season will start on time

Sports Talk Philly  •  25 Jan 2022
Major League Baseball, Players Associate Will Finally Negotiate

Major League Baseball and Major League Baseball Players Association are set to meet to begin negotiations for a new contract.

Sports Talk Philly  •  11 Jan 2022
Report: Phillies and Free Agent Reliever Mychal Givens in Talks

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor Like sands through the hourglass, so is the Phillies quest for back end of the bullpen support.  According to NBC Sports Jim Salisbury, the Phillies have had “substantive” talks with free agent reliever Mychal Givens. Givens, 31, split 2021 between Cincinnati and Colorado notching […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Nov 2021
Phillies, MLB: Alternatives to Snap Judgements

This article provides a different look at the Phillies drive for the National League pennant and MLB fans’ quick and easy conclusions.

Tal Venada  •  21 Sep 2021
The Phillies Bench is Suddenly A Glaring Concern

Entering the 2021 season, most Phillies fans were feeling pretty good about the Phillies’ bench. Originally comprised of Andrew Knapp, Brad Miller, Matt Joyce, Ronald Torreyes and Roman Quinn, the bench has been whittled down as injuries have piled up.

Sports Talk Philly  •  12 May 2021