2023 NLCS: Diamondbacks NLCS Pitching Rotation is Set

  The upstart Arizona Diamondbacks have set their NLCS pitching rotation, according to baseball insider Bob Nightengale.  Well, more precisely for Games 1, 2, and 3 of the NLCS. The D-Backs will start Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly in Game 1 and Game 2 in Philadelphia and Brandon Pfaadt for Game 3 in Phoenix. Arizona […]

Mike Lipinski  •  14 Oct 2023
2023 NLCS Schedule: Schedule for Diamondbacks vs. Phillies National League Championship Series

  The 2023 National League Championship Series is now set.  The upstart Arizona Diamondbacks (5-0) will face off against the defending NL Champs, the Philadelphia Phillies (5-1).  The Phillies will have home field advantage in the NLCS by virtue of their 90-72 regular season record.  The NLCS will commence beginning Monday, October 16 in South […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Oct 2023
2023 NLDS Game 4: Eight More, Topper! Phillies Return to NLCS

  The Philadelphia Phillies used the long ball, two from Nick Castellanos and one from Trea Turner, along with stellar pitching from Ranger Suarez and the bullpen en route to a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves in NLDS Game 4.  The win eliminates the 104-win Braves and propels the Phillies to the 2023 National […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Oct 2023
NLDS Game 4 Preview: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Matchups, and More for Phillies vs. Braves

  The Philadelphia Phillies, thanks to a 10-2 Game 3 shellacking of the Atlanta Braves, took a 2-1 series lead and can advance to their second consecutive National League Championship Series with a win in Game 4 on Thursday night. In a rematch of Game 1, the Phils will lean on the cool hand of […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Oct 2023
NLDS Game 3 Preview: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Matchups, and More for Phillies vs. Braves

Wednesday afternoon’s 2023 National League Division Series Game 3 between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves might just prove to be the crucial game of this series.  The clubs enter the game tied at one apiece in 2023 NLDS, the Phils took Game 1 and the Braves stunned the Phillies in Game 2. The Phillies, […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Oct 2023
Woops! Orlando Arcia’s Bryce Harper Comment Was Apparently for Clubhouse Ears Only

  One thing Bryce Harper doesn’t need is extra motivation, but that’s exactly what Atlanta Braves’ shortstop Orlando Arcia provided for the Phils’ superstar.  A quick recap: Arcia “allegedly” shouted “atta boy, Bryce” in the Braves’ clubhouse after Harper’s baserunning gaffe resulted in a game-ending double play to close out NLDS Game 2. The result: […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Oct 2023
2023 NLDS Game 4: Ranger Suarez Gets the Start for the Phillies

  It should come as no surprise, Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson has officially named LHP Ranger Suarez as the starter for National League Division Series Game 4 on Thursday night.  Suarez started NLDS Game 1 allowing one hit, one walk, and four strikeouts over 3.2 innings.  He was lifted by Thomson with two-outs in […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Oct 2023
2023 NLDS Game 3: Atta Boy, Phils! Fightins Defeat Braves 10-2 in NLDS Game 3.

  Atlanta Braves’ SS Orlando Arcia taunted Philadelphia Phillies’ 1B Bryce Harper in the media after Atlanta’s Game 2 win.  Perhaps, that wasn’t the best of ideas.  Harper homered twice on Wednesday evening as the Phillies crushed the Braves, final score 10-2, to take a 2-1 lead in the 2023 National League Division Series.  The […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Oct 2023
2023 NLDS: NLDS Atlanta Comes Back from 4-runs Down to Stun the Phillies, Even NLDS at 1-1.

  Philadelphia Phillies starter Zack Wheeler‘s 10 strikeouts, tying a franchise postseason record, were all for naught as the Atlanta Braves erased a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Phillies 5-4 and even the NLDS at one-game apiece.  The series now shifts back to Philadelphia for Game 3 and Game 4 on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Oct 2023