Philadelphia Phillies Guaranteed Contracts Exceed $846,000,00

  Can the Philadelphia Phillies be a big-time player in MLB free agency? While the question sounds absurd (it is), the Phillies do have a ton of money tied up in existing guaranteed contracts. In fact, the Phillies have nearly $1 billion of guaranteed money tied up in 11 players heading into the 2025 MLB […]

Mike Lipinski  •  30 Oct 2024
Former Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Fernando Valenzuela Passes Away

On the brink of the 2024 World Series, the baseball world has been hit with sad news. Former All-Star pitcher and cultural icon Fernando Valenzuela has passed away at age 63, according to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Phillies send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Fernando Valenzuela, who pitched for the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Oct 2024
Rob Thomson Receives Contract Extensions Through 2026, Entire Staff Returning Next Season

  Sorry sports talk radio hosts, Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson ain’t goin’ nowhere.  Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski squashed any potential rumors of a managerial and/or coaching staff firing during a Tuesday morning press conference at Citizens Bank Park. Topper will return as the Phillies manager in 2025 and has received a […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Oct 2024
NLDS Game 4: Mets Slam the door on the Phillies Season

The Philadelphia Phillies offense only mustered four hits and went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position while the once vaunted bullpen allowed four runs –including a grand slam to Francisco Lindor in the 6th inning– in a season ending 4-1 loss to the New York Mets in NLDS Game 4. With the win, New York […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Oct 2024
NLDS Game 3: New York Mets Cruise Past the Phillies to take NLDS Lead

  The 2024 Philadelphia Phillies season is on the brink thanks to a listless 7-2 loss to the New York Mets in NLDS Game 3.  New York struck first when Pete Alonso ripped a solo home run to right field off of Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola in the second inning. Two innings later, New York […]

Mike Lipinski  •  08 Oct 2024
Zolecki: Top Prospect Andrew Painter Headed to the Arizona Fall League

File this under massive news for the Philadelphia Phillies. According to MLB.com baseball insider Todd Zolecki, top prospect Andrew Painter is being sent to the Arizona Fall League to face live hitting as he recovers from Tommy John Surgery.  Good news for Andrew Painter. The #Phillies are sending their No. 1 pitching prospect (and No. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2024
Topper: Regardless of the Situation, NLDS Game 4 is Ranger Suarez’s Start

  The “debate” is over. Ranger Suarez will get the start when the Philadelphia Phillies take to the field on Wednesday, October 9 for National League Division Series Game 4. Rob Thomson announced his decision to start Suarez in NLDS Game 4 during his Monday afternoon media availability ahead of Tuesday’s NLDS Game 3. The […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2024
2024 NLDS Schedule: A Look at the Remaining 2024 NLDS TV Schedule for the Phillies vs. Mets

The 2024 National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets is now down to a best-of-three series. New York shocked the Phillies on Saturday with a comeback win to steal NLDS Game 1. The Phillies turned the table on New York on Sunday, the Fightins fought from behind three times to […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2024
NLDS Game 2 Recap: Phillies Win a Wild One on Nick Castellanos’ Walkoff to Even the NLDS

  Through 5-½ innings things continued to look bleak in South Philadelphia. The New York Mets raced out to a dominant 3-0 lead thanks to a 2-run homer from Mark Vientos in the third inning and a solo homer from Pete Alonso in the sixth inning. The Philadelphia Phillies offense continued to stall and Phils […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Oct 2024