2023 NLCS Game 7: Diamondbacks Win NLCS, Eliminate Phillies

  The Arizona Diamondbacks defeat the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-2, to win the NLCS and advance to the World Series. That’s it. What a failure by the Phillies. More later. Here’s how it went down in NLCS Game 7 including how they scored, players of the game, and more. How They Scored ARZ T1– Christian Walker […]

Mike Lipinski  •  24 Oct 2023
2023 NLCS Game 6: Phillies Bats Go Quiet, D-Backs Force Winner Takes All Game 7

  The Arizona Diamondbacks jumped all over Philadelphia Phillies SP Aaron Nola in the 2nd inning with back-to-back homers from Tommy Pham and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. followed by an RBI double by Evan Longoria to open the scoring in NLCS Game 6. That 2nd inning jump started the D-backs offense and they never looked back winning […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Oct 2023
2023 NLCS Game 5: Phillies Bats Come Alive in 6-1 Game 5 Win, Lead NLCS 3-2

  Take a deep breath. Exhale. The Philadelphia Phillies used the longball and their ace to stop the Arizona Diamondbacks momentum and take NLCS Game 5, 6-1. The win gives the Phillies a 3-2 series lead as the series shifts back to Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia.  Whew.  The Phillies jumped on D-backs starter […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Oct 2023
2023 Phillies NLCS Roster is Set

  The Philadelphia Phillies have released their official roster for the 2023 National League Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.  The Phillies NLCS roster is the same as the NLDS roster. Yup, no changes, no Rhys Hoskins as had been rumored. The Phillies will carry 13 pitchers and 13 position players for the NLCS. Changes can […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 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 NL Division Series Preview: Phillies vs. Braves Preview

  The Philadelphia Phillies (Postseason: 2-0) and Atlanta Braves (Regular Season: 104-58) will renew their NL East rivalry beginning Saturday night in the best-of-five games 2023 National League Division Series.  Saturday’s game from Truist Park in Cobb County, GA will mark the 14th time the two have met during the 2023 MLB season and is […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Oct 2023