Phillies Roster News: Brandon Marsh to the IL in the Midst of an 0-for-April Slump

The Philadelphia Phillies provided the following updates on the status of their injured players including starting pitcher Ranger Suarez, rehabbing pitcher Andrew Painter, and outfielder Brandon Marsh. Here’s the latest… Philadelphia Phillies Roster Updates     4/20/2025: OF Cal Stevenson Recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley Cal Stevenson has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Apr 2025
Is Elite Prospect Justin Crawford the Answer to the Phillies Outfield Woes?

While the calendar has yet to hit may, there’s some cause for concern – concern, not panic– in the Philadelphia Phillies outfield.  Opening Day starter Brandon Marsh, who has the reputation of being iffy at best against left-handed hitters, is 0-for-April and was benched by manager Rob Thomson heading into the start of Monday’s series […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Apr 2025
Bryce Harper Uses Bat as Part of Gender Reveal

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper used his first at-bat on Monday night to reveal the gender of his and his wife Kayla’s next child. As pointed out by Phillies’ broadcaster Tom McCarthy, Harper was using a blue Victus (not torpedo!) bat. The bat arrived at the ballpark earlier in the day and was given to […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Apr 2025
Andrew Painter to Start on Friday Night for Single-A Clearwater

All eyes will be on Clearwater, Florida this Friday evening. Prior to Sunday’s game in Philadelphia, manager Rob Thomson announced Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter will start on Friday for the Single-A Clearwater Threshers.  #BreakingNews Andrew Painter will start for .@Threshers on Friday, per Rob Thomson. He will likely throw a few innings as […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Apr 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Tyler Glasnow Pitches a Fit Over the Citizen Bank Park Mound

This isn’t an indictment on the Citizens Bank Park grounds crew.  But Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow isn’t a fan of your work! The Dodgers’ highly acclaimed starter entered Sunday’s game with a 1-0 record and a 0.00 ERA after throwing five innings of two hit baseball in his season debut against the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Apr 2025
Reminder: Friday’s Phillies vs. Dodgers Game Airs Exclusively on Apple TV+ as Part of MLB’s Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball Schedule

This is a PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Friday night’s highly anticipated Los Angeles Dodgers – Philadelphia Phillies game from Citizens Bank Park will be streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ as part of the MLB Friday Night Baseball package! What does this mean, great question! We have all the answers for you below but in short, you […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 Mar 2025
Do the “New” Torpedo Bats Really Give the Hitter an Advantage?

Kids, this is what it was like when Louisville introduced their (now) classic TPX metal bat to Little Leaguers in the early 1990’s. It was nothing but dingers, strange looks, and every one wanting to use one. The “torpedo” style bat, which has been used by players since at least last season, has suddenly taken […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Apr 2025
Former Philadelphia Eagles QB Rodney Peete Breaks a Major Rule as a Baseball Fan

As a baseball fan there’s a handful of “golden rules” that should be followed when viewing a game. Here are some examples:    NEVER return to your seat during an at-bat. Wait until the at-bat is done and then proceed to your seat. Never keep score with a pen. Always use a pencil. Using an […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Mar 2025
Jimmy Rollins to headline 2025 Phillies Wall of Fame Inductees

The Philadelphia Phillies announced former shortstop Jimmy Rollins will be inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame. The ceremony will take place prior to the Phillies’ August 1 game against the Detroit Tigers and serve as the kickoff of the club’s Alumni Weekend festivities.  J-Roll spent 15 of his 17 Big League seasons with the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 Mar 2025