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    The At The Yard: A Philadelphia Phillies Podcast is, without a doubt, my favorite podcast dedicated to the Phillies. The podcasters have managed to find the perfect balance between providing a comprehensive analysis of the team's games and events while keeping each episode within a manageable timeframe of 15-35 minutes. This allows listeners like me to catch up on all things Phillies without dedicating large chunks of time.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the knowledge and insight that the hosts bring to each episode. Corey, Jim S., Ricky Bo, and Jim Salisbury are all incredibly knowledgeable about the team and offer unique perspectives that keep each episode engaging and informative. Whether it's Corey's fresh analytical perspectives or Ricky Bo's passionate rants, there's always something interesting being discussed.

    However, there are a few drawbacks to this podcast that I have noticed. One issue is that sometimes the hosts can be too lenient in their analysis. While Jim is often praised for his class act demeanor, it feels like Nick C. may not always receive fair criticism. Additionally, some listeners have reported being distracted by Jim's constant phone notifications during episodes. It would be helpful if he could find a way to minimize these interruptions.

    In conclusion, The At The Yard: A Philadelphia Phillies Podcast is an amazing resource for any Phillies fan looking for real substance in their sports podcasts. With its knowledgeable hosts, insightful analysis, and regular updates on all things Phillies-related, it truly stands out from other podcasts in terms of quality and content. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you want to stay informed about your favorite team.



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    Latest episodes from At The Yard: A Philadelphia Phillies Podcast

    Concerns about Wheeler, but the big names help Phillies avoid sweep in Seattle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 39:29


    The Phillies win streak came to an end as the offense was lifeless in the first two games in Seattle. But a pair of dingers from Harper and Schwarber and dominance from Luzardo help the Phillies avoid a sweep. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher react to the series against the Mariners in the latest Phillies Talk podcast.

    Making sense of the Phillies playing their best baseball of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 40:01


    The Phillies are the hottest team in baseball, riding a nine-game win streak after a WILD win on Sunday. The hottest podcast in baseball is back too, as Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher try to make sense of what we're witnessing right now.

    Did a trip to Iowa wake up the offense?! Phillies sweep the Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 45:29


    Coming off a SWEEP of the Twins, Spencer McKercher is joined by Cole Weintraub to recap a fun few days in two different states for Cole and the Phillies.

    An ugly finish to the Cardinals series has the Phillies playoff hopes diminishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 35:19


    Coming off a disappointing series in St. Louis, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are questioning if this Phillies team has what it takes to even MAKE the postseason.

    Arráez's instant impact, angry Wheeler, and more after 4-3 homestand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 37:36


    Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher break down the latest in Phillies world after a 4-3 homestand against the Nationals and Blue Jays.

    Phillies add Arráez, but did they strike out during the rest of MLB Trade Deadline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 35:00


    The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Phillies made three trades on Monday. Now with the roster set for the rest of 2026, how are we feeling? Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher react to a topsy-turvy day.

    On the EVE of the MLB Trade Deadline, what can we expect from the Phillies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 35:57


    Less than 24 hours before the MLB Trade Deadline, the Phillies are quiet... SO FAR. But coming off a solid series win over the Orioles, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher discuss what we could expect before the 6pm EST deadline on Monday.

    ROCK BOTTOM? Phillies need more than "HELP" after being swept by Marlins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 29:55


    Coming off arguably the worst loss of the season, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to discuss Bryce Harper's comments, the need for more "help" and more in the latest Phillies Talk podcast.

    As deadline looms, Phillies leaking water with slow start to second half===

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 49:38


    The Phillies are 3-6 since the All-Star break and after a series loss to the Yankees this weekend, Spencer McKercher and Sean Kane are concerned about the team with a week before the MLB Trade Deadline.

    Ugly start to second half as Mets take two of three, plus first half grades

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 29:31


    Some real concerns for the Phillies after losing two of three to the Mets after the All-Star Break. Spencer McKercher and Ricky Bottalico vent their frustration and share their first half grades and second half predictions.

    WHAT A HOME RUN DERBY! Recapping a fun night at Citizens Bank Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 23:55


    Feeling GOOD as Phillies head into the All-Star break 11 GAMES over .500

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 44:51


    WE MADE IT! The Phillies enter the All-Star break by taking two of three from the Tigers in Detroit. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher recap a fun series and get you set for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.

    MAJOR storylines after Phillies win a series in Cincinnati

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 43:55


    Coming off a series win over the Reds, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher discuss a "strange" series with a lot of storylines.

    Phillies WELL represented in the 2026 All-Star Game, but did Wheeler get snubbed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 41:41


    It's been a WEEK since the last Phillies Talk podcast, but Spencer McKercher is once again joined by Sean Kane to discuss the Phillies FIVE All-Star selections, one snub, and some positives and negatives from the last six games against the Pirates and Royals.

    HERE THEY COME: Phillies 10 games above .500 after good old fashioned series win over Mets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 30:21


    Coming off a 5-2 road trip and taking two of three from the New York Mets, Spencer McKercher is joined by Ricky Bottalico to discuss what they liked the most in this series in Queens.

    NINTH INNING MAGIC: Making sense of two of the WILDEST wins of the season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 28:45


    Coming off two insane wins over the Nationals, it was only right to talk about them. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher try their best to share their thoughts on TWO HEROIC ninth inning wins.

    A deeper dive into a HISTORIC weekend for Harper, Schwarber, and the Phillies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 37:38


    Coming off a HISTORIC weekend against the Mets, led by Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, the Phillies Talk podcast crew of Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher take a deeper dive into the wild weekend. And yeah, they talk about Monday's loss to the Nationals.

    Andrew Painter's future and a disappointing start against the Mets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 50:22


    Coming off back-to-back losses to the Marlins and Mets, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher discuss Andrew Painter's future, the bullpen struggles, and more. Plus, Cole Weintraub joins the show to discuss how Painter can bounce back down in Triple-A.

    Outmatched in Milwaukee, but there's positive signs as home stand begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 40:59


    After the Phillies dropped two of three in Milwaukee, but started their six-game homestand with a shutout win over the Marlins on Monday, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are still feeling positive in the latest Phillies Talk podcast.

    Phillies keep it ROLLIN' with ANOTHER series win under Don Mattingly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 34:55


    The Phillies have won 10 of their last 13 series since Don Mattingly took over, making a little history along the way. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher break down what they were most impressed with in Toronto.

    Is the offense... BACK?! Phillies finish homestand with 5-1 record

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 42:34


    Since June 1st, the Phillies rank in the top three in all of baseball is some huge offensive categories. And after a series win over the White Sox, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher discuss what they're liking from the offense, but also some concerns from the back end of the rotation.

    Don't cry that it's over, smile that it happened: Sanchez's run comes to an end

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 43:57


    Coming off a pair of 3-2 wins over the Padres, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to take a deep diver and appreciate what we just saw from Cristopher Sánchez's 50.2 consecutive scoreless innings. Enjoy!

    Glaring concerns for the Phillies after series loss to Dodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 48:14


    The Phillies finished their West Coast road trip with a 4-2 record, but after a series loss to the Dodgers, there's some big time concerns. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher break it all down in the Phillies Talk podcast.

    In awe of Cristopher Sánchez's greatness after sweep of Padres

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 40:25


    SPECIAL GUEST! Spencer McKercher is joined by the one and only Michael Barkann to break down a fantastic three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres, capped off by Cristopher Sánchez's historic start on Wednesday. 

    Phillies offense hits speed bump as major West Coast trip looms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 29:34


    00:00 - Offensive struggles 04:39 - Right-handed batters have been horrid 08:58 What to do with Trea Turner? 11:27 - Bryce Harper's consistency 14:00 - Andrew Painter's adjustment period 16:40 - Cris Sanchez had been magnificent 19:11 - Zack Wheeler has been dominant 22:34 - Phillies upcoming West Coast trip   

    BACK?! Everything clicking for the Phillies as hot streak continues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 41:38


    Coming off a three game sweep of the Pirates and another come-from-behind win over the Reds on Monday night, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are officially declaring the Phillies are BACK.

    Starting pitching has been hot, the bats have not

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 37:26


    MID SERIES POD! Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break down the first two games of the Red Sox series.

    Sánchez dealing, Schwarber on pace for 60+ dingers as Phillies approach .500

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 27:26


    Sean Kane and Ricky Bottalico get you caught up on all the storylines surrounding the Phillies following a series win over the Rockies on Mother's Day.

    Bryce Harper in MVP form, Cristopher Sanchez in Cy Young form

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 45:59


    00:00 - Phillies pick up 8th win in 10 games 05:45 - Cristopher Sanchez dazzles 11:44 - Bryce Harper can't stop hitting 16:44 - Bryson Stott's recent power surge 20:06 - Brandon Marsh's consistency  22:44 - Aaron Nola finding a groove 30:23 - Looking around the league 41:45 - Mean tweets!

    So far, so good: Phillies starting to click in the Don Mattingly era

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 32:44


    The Phillies have won four straight games heading into Saturday, and Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are feeling much better after a horrid April. They break down the first four games under Don Mattingly.

    Rob Thomson out, Don Mattingly in... but was it the right move?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 55:54


    Tuesday was an emotional day, as the Phillies fired Rob Thomson after four seasons. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher share their thoughts on the move, dissect comments from Thomson and Dave Dombrowski, and reflect on a 7-0 win over the Giants on Tuesday night.

    Changes on the horizon? Everything is HISTORICALLY bad for the Phillies right now

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 43:45


    The Phillies ended their 10-game losing streak on Saturday, but it was a disastrous road trip. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher voice their frustrations after an ugly series with the Braves.

    Phillies in a freefall as April struggles continue, losing streak hits nine games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 36:38


    00:00 - Sean and Ricky recap the Phillies now nine-game losing streak 8:45 - Dead last in the National League 10:30 - Rob Thomson's job security 12:45 - A player's perspective when you're in a tailspin 14:45 - Lineup changes that could fix things? 19:00 - Taijuan Walker released by Phillies 23:00 - Zack Wheeler set to return on Saturday  26:00 - J.T. Realmuto on the injured list 29:20 - Haven't beat a lefty pitcher yet this season 32:10 - Reasons for optimism 35:00 - Ricky on his hosting grind

    FRUSTRATIONS at their PEAK as Phillies wrap up homestand by being swept by Braves

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 45:53


    Well, that was ugly. The Phillies finished their nine-game homestand by being swept by the Braves. Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break down what went wrong in the three-game series against Atlanta. 

    Breaking down what's going wrong with Phillies after series loss to Cubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 43:37


    It was an UGLY finish to the series with Cubs and Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break down what they're seeing after the Phillies were outscored 21-6 in the final two games of the series.

    Too many inconsistences come back to bite Phillies in series against Snakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 34:30


    Coming off a series loss to the Diamondbacks, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break it all down and point the inconsistencies with the offense.

    Phillies offense is STRUGGLING: 20 Scoreless Innings & Counting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 47:28


    00:00:00 – Phillies Talk  00:00:47 – The 20-Inning Scoreless Streak  00:03:33 – Getting Late Early 00:06:48 – Struggles of Bohm and Stott  00:10:35 – Phillies' Abysmal Numbers vs. Lefties  00:13:58 – Kyle Schwarber's performance  00:22:25 – Aaron Nola & The Starting Pitching Review  00:35:06 – Arizona Diamondbacks Series Preview  00:38:26 – Around the League: Brawls & NL East Standings

    Was there more positives or negatives in Phillies series with Rockies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 36:56


    Coming off the Phillies winning a series against the Rockies, Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher share their positive and negative takeaways from the first road series of the season.

    Phillies rely on the rookies to take series over Nationals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 28:44


    Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford pave the way for the Phillies to take two of three from the Nationals. The Phillies Talk podcast crew of Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to break it all down on the latest podcast. 

    Frustrations arise as Phillies get off to cold start in 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 40:56


    00:00:00 - Rough start to 2026 00:03:36 - Sloppy Defense 00:07:49 - Rob Thomson's early ejection 00:09:44 - Taijuan Walker's disappointing debut 00:13:00 - Offensive Woes 00:16:08 - The Big Three Go Cold 00:20:29 - Are Phillies Fans Wrong to Boo Bryce Harper? 00:25:38 Aaron Nola & Jesus Luzardo outings 00:31:30 - Andrew Painter's MLB Debut Preview 00:36:46 - Final Four Heartbreak

    A LOT to like! Reacting to Phillies Opening Day win over Rangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 27:14


    HAPPY FRIDAY We have a FRESH podcast after the first game of the year! Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher share their immediate reactions to the Phillies kicking-off the 2026 season 1-0 after a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers.

    2026 SEASON PREVIEW: Bold Phillies predictions, MVP & World Series picks, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 55:53


    WE MADE IT PHILLIES FANS! OPENING DAY IS HERE! Sean Kane & Spencer McKercher return to break down an action-packed 48 hours before 2026 Opening Day! The guys dive into the details of Cristopher Sanchez's incredibly team-friendly 6-year, $107M extension, discuss the final roster decisions, and give a promising update on Zack Wheeler's rehab assignment. Plus, stick around for their bold season predictions, MVP picks, and World Series matchups!

    Jim Salisbury joins the show + pitching plans for Opening Day and WBC storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 70:20


    Happy Monday! We're just 10 days away from Opening Day and the Phillies Talk crew has the latest from Phillies Spring Training. Spencer McKercher, who's down in Clearwater, is joined by Jim Salisbury at Baycare Ballpark and Sean Kane up in Philly. Enjoy!

    Why Jesús Luzardo's extension was so important for him and the Phillies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 36:14


    Just 24 hours after the latest Phillies Talk podcast, WE HAVE ANOTHER SPECIAL EDITION EPISODE! Spencer McKercher got down to Clearwater safe and is joined by Cole Weintraub at Baycare Ballpark, with Sean Kane back at the NBC Sports Philadelphia studios. They take a look at the Jesús Luzardo's extension and the latest from Phillies Spring Training. 

    Schwarber & Harper at WBC, Otto Kemp's spring success, and Aidan Miller's back issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 40:02


    First Monday pod in awhile, but before Spencer heads back down to Clearwater, he and Sean Kane have the latest Phillies news from Spring Training and the World Baseball Classic.

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