Is It “Do or Die” Time for the Philadelphia Phillies?

It’s certainly a sports radio cliche, but the next ten-days fall into the “do or die” category for the 2023 Philadelphia Phillies.   Due to implementation of a balanced schedule for the 2023 MLB season (and beyond), the Phillies have yet to play a game against a team in the National League East. The Phillies had […]

Mike Lipinski  •  25 May 2023
Phillies Final: Stott’s Homer the Difference as Phillies Take the Rubber Match from Chicago

Bryson Stott’s two-run pinch-hit home run in the 7th inning proved to be the difference as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon. Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker pitched well on short rest going 5-1/3 innings allowing two hits and no runs.  Walker walked three but battled a tough strike zone from […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 May 2023
Chicago Cubs (20-25) at Philadelphia Phillies (21-24): Game 46 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to take the three-game series from the Chicago Cubs in Sunday afternoon’s rubber match from South Philadelphia.   The teams have split the first two-games of the series with each blowing out the other.  The Cubs took game one on Friday night 10-1 and the Phillies countered with a 12-3 win […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 May 2023
Phillies Final: Fightins’ Bust out the Long Ball to Halt Losing Streak

The Philadelphia Phillies used a grand slam from Kyle Schwarber and two-run bomb by Kody Clemens to put an end to their five-game losing streak, defeating the Chicago Cubs 8-0.   Phillies starter Aaron Nola was academic, allowing four hits, two runs, and striking out a season high ten batters over seven innings.  The start from […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 May 2023
Taijuan Walker to Start Sunday’s Series Finale on Short Rest

The Philadelphia Phillies will start Taijuan Walker on short rest in their Sunday afternoon series finale against the Chicago Cubs.   Walker last pitched on Wednesday in San Francisco and lasted just two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed four hits, four runs, and walked two in just 40-pitches.  In a way, Wednesday’s short outing was a […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 May 2023
Chicago Cubs (20-24) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (20-24): Game 45 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to snap a five-game losing skid on Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs in South Philadelphia.  The Phils lost game one of the current three-game series on Friday, 10-1.   If the Phillies are going to snap their current losing skid, they will have to do it without SS Trea Turner.  […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 May 2023
Phillies Final: Losing Streak Reaches Five

The Philadelphia Phillies losing streak extended to five games after a 10-1 shellacking by the visiting Chicago Cubs on Friday night.   Phils’ starter Ranger Suarez was chased after a sluggish two innings.  Suarez struggled with his command again walking three Cubs and allowing four earned runs in his outing.  The lefty’s ERA has ballooned to […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 May 2023
Phillies Final: Phils Throw Away Another One in San Fran

An ill-advised throw by Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh in the 3rd inning allowed the San Francisco Giants to score an extra run, it would prove to be the deciding run as the Phils fell to the Giants 4-3.   Phillies starter Zack Wheeler allowed four earned runs to score over six innings of work […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 May 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (20-22) at San Francisco Giants (19-23): Game 43 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to prevent another West Coast sweep on Wednesday afternoon when they complete a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants.   The Phils’ will hope 30-year-old righty Taijuan Walker will be able to play the role of stopper.  Walker has been inconsistent at best this season for the Fightins’.  The free […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 May 2023