UPDATE: Philadelphia Phillies Remove Interim Tag from Rob Thomson, Skipper Signs an Extension

Per NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury, the Philadelphia Phillies will remove Rob Thomson’s interim tag in the near future.   Thomson –who took over for Joe Girardi on June 3– led the Phillies to a 65-46 record and a berth in the postseason.  Thomson’s Phillies defeated the St Louis Cardinals 2-games to none to advance to […]

Mike Lipinski  •  10 Oct 2022
Phillies, Wheeler Shutdown the Padres to take NLCS Game 1

The Philadelphia Phillies —led by Zack Wheeler, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber—defeated the San Diego Padres 2-0 on Tuesday night to take a 1-0 Series lead. Wheeler was dominant again. The Phils’ ace threw 7-innings of one hit, no run baseball. Outside of a 24-pitch first where he issued a walk, Wheeler cruised striking out eight to earn the win. Baseball content […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Oct 2022
Aaron Nola Blows a 4-Run Lead, San Diego Padres Even NLCS

The San Diego Padres scored eight unanswered runs —including five in the 5th— to blowout the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 in NLCS Game 2. The series will shift to Philadelphia tied at one win apiece. The Phillies took the lead early with four runs in the 2nd inning against Padres starter Blake Snell. Bryce Harper, Nick […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Oct 2022
Phillies Defeat San Diego 4-2 in NLCS Game 3, Take a 2-1 Series Lead

The Philadelphia Phillies used timely hitting and solid pitching to defeat the San Diego Padres 4-2 in Game 3 of the NLCS. The win gives Philadelphia a 2-1 series lead. Philadelphia started the scoring early, literally. Kyle Schwarber led of the game for the Phillies and put one into the right-center seats. One batter, 1-0 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Oct 2022
NLCS Game 4: Phillies Win 10-6, One Win Away from the NL Pennant

The Philadelphia Phillies overcame multiple deficits –including 4-runs before even batting– to defeat the San Diego Padres 10-6 on Saturday night to take a 3-to-1 series lead.  The Phillies can clinch their first trip to the World Series since 2009 with a win on Sunday afternoon in South Philly.   Now, about that recap.  If you […]

Mike Lipinski  •  22 Oct 2022
Philadelphia Phillies Officially Name Aaron Nola World Series Game 1 Starter

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson joined SportsRadio 94 WIP’s Midday Show with Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie and hinted that Aaron Nola would start World Series Game 1 for the Fightin’s. Now the move has become official. Nola will toe the rubber for World Series Game 1 on Friday and Zack Wheeler will pitch Game […]

Mike Lipinski  •  26 Oct 2022
2022 Phillies: 2 Stars, 1 Leader

This article covers two superstars on a similar journey leading to the conclusion for the 2022 National League pennant, and one difference was a lopsided outcome due to one factor.

Tal Venada  •  25 Oct 2022
A Pair of Phillies Named Rawling Gold Glove Finalists

Major League Baseball and Rawlings announced the finalists for the 2022 Gold Glove awards on Thursday afternoon.  A pair of Philadelphia Phillies -catcher J.T. Realmuto and outfielder Brandon Marsh– have made the cut for baseball’s prestigious defensive award.   Realmuto’s spot as a Gold Glove finalist should come as no surprise.  The Phillies backstop is considered […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Oct 2022
Phillies Win NLDS Game 4, Eliminate the Braves and Advance to the NLCS

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-2 on Saturday to eliminate the defending World Champions and advance to the National League Championship Series. The Phillies will play the winner of the Los Angeles Dodgers – San Diego Padres series. It marks the Phillies first NLCS appearance since 2010. Brandon Marsh sent the Citizens Bank […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Oct 2022