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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 dabbling in all other sports. Follow him on social media channels -Twitter & Threads- @MLipinskiSports

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Phillies Trade Rumors: Nick Castellanos on the Trade Block

  Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is reportedly available should any team want to make a trade for the former All-Star outfielder. According to The Athletic‘s Matt Gelb, the Phillies have made Castellanos available in trade talks this offseason. The one caveat with a potential Castellanos trade is his contract. According to Gelb, the Phillies […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Nov 2024
Phillies Roster Moves: Austin Hays non-tendered, Stubbs is Back, and More

  The Philadelphia Phillies made a bevy of roster moves ahead of Friday’s non-tender deadline. The most notable move was not tendering outfielder Austin Hays a contract for 2025. The non-tender will make Hays a free agent just a few months after being acquired from Baltimore. Hays, 29, slashed .256/.275/.397 with two homers and six […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Nov 2024
Phillies 40-Man Roster: Phillies add three ahead of 2024 MLB Rule 5 Draft

  The Philadelphia Phillies made a series of roster moves on Tuesday evening ahead of Major League Baseball’s deadline to protect players against the Rule 5 Draft. In all, the Phillies added three starting pitchers –Mick Abel, Jean Cabrera, and Moises Chace– to their 40-man roster. The MLB Rule 5 Draft is set for December […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Nov 2024
Andrew Painter Named Arizona Fall League Pitcher of the Year

  The comeback is always greater than the setback.  The Comeback Is Greater Than The Setback Im Coming Back Stronger GIFfrom The Comeback Is Greater Than The Setback GIFs It certainly seems that way for Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter. The 21-year-old used the 2024 Arizona Fall League season to show the baseball world […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Nov 2024
Alec Bohm Trade Rumors: Kansas City “Checked In” on Alec Bohm

  Kansas City Royals General Manager – and Cherry Hill High School West Athletic Hall of Fame member– J.J. Picollo has reportedly been active on the trade front. According to MLB Insider Anne Rogers, the Royals have been in contact with Cincinnati, the LA Angels, and the Phillies about potential trade scenarios reportedly involving starting […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Nov 2024
Shams: Tyrese Maxey Challenges Joel Embiid in Team Meeting

  Things are not okay with the Philadelphia 76ers. The team is off to a 2-11 start and sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. The much-heralded trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey haven’t played together yet and Nick Nurse is making Eddie Jordan look like Phil Jackson.  All of this […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Nov 2024
Phillies Rumors: Could Alex Bregman Replace Alec Bohm?

  In case you missed it, the latest rumor and innuendo on the Phillies trade front suggests infielder Alec Bohm is on the trade block. IF the Phillies were to move on from Bohm, how exactly would they replace him? Apparently, with two-time All-Star and 2024 Gold Glove winner Alex Bregman.  At least that’s what […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Nov 2024
Details Released on the Xfinity Live! Expansion

  On Wednesday, Comcast-Spectacor and The Cordish Companies unveiled details on the $15 million upgrade to Xfinity Live! and the South Philadelphia Sports Complex area. The long-rumored upgrades include renovations to the existing Xfinity Live! structure, as well as an additional community plaza, and new two-story building featuring an upscale rooftop bar. In addition to the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Nov 2024
Sixers Unveil 2024-25 NBA City Edition Uniforms

  The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled their 2024-25 NBA City Edition uniforms on Thursday. The latest version of the City Edition uniform will once again pay homage to Sixers time at the Philadelphia Spectrum. The white jersey/short combination is the reverse of the team’s 2021-22 City Edition uniform. They will be worn for the first time […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Nov 2024
2024 NL Cy Young Award: Wheeler Again Named a Cy Young Award Finalist

  In the not shocking column, Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has been named one of the three finalists for the 2024 NL Cy Young Award. He was also a finalist in 2021. Wheeler will face some serious competition for the award. The other two finalists are NL ERA leader Chris Sale from the Atlanta […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 Nov 2024