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Following the heroics of Game 2 of the NL Wild Card series between the Phillies and Braves, the two teams will meet for a do-or-die, winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday. On the latest Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh discuss the unreal events of Game 2, discussing Bryce Harper's redemption, Andrew Painter's coming of age moment, Alec Bohm's heroics and much more! Also, they touch on the rough Game 1 loss and what's ahead for Game 3.

Well, they did it. They almost blew it but, thanks to their win over the Rays on Sunday, the Phillies made the playoffs for the 5th season in a row. On this episode of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss the team's near collapse, their encouraging win on Sunday, and what it all means as they prepare to take on the Braves for a best-of-three wild card series as the underdogs in Atlanta.

The Phillies have featured one of the five worst rosters of non-pitchers in MLB this season. The bats have struggled all year. Hittin' Season never really seemed to arrive. On Episode 1131 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight calls out the Phils' high priced position players and challenges them to fix things before it's too late. Also, the latest on the Luis Arraez injury situation and how the Phils will handle his absence in the field, and the latest on the NL Wild Card picture.

The 2026 season is almost over and the Phillies are on the verge of their 5th straight playoff appearance. On this edition of Hittin' Season, The Good Phight's John Stolnis is joined by Mike Robertson of X's famed @FranzkeLA persona to break down the first two games against Milwaukee, all the potential postseason scenarios, and what it is the Phils must do most to succeed in October.

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to close out this regular season strong, but inconsistent bats aren't allow them. They're on the brink. Can they make it to the postseason, and what does that road into October look like? Liz Roscher from The Hittin' Season podcast and editor at SABR's Baseball Research Journal joined the show this week for some analysis of the Phillies here at the end of September.But first, Jeff and Erik got into some Eagles storylines that we're following heading into week 3: a weak offensive line and rushing attack, plus the front office signed TE Zach Ertz and S Kenny Moore (Approx. 2:55)From there, the guys dove into some Sixers offseason talk as they assessed the most important bench pieces heading into this upcoming NBA season. (Approx. 13:35)The discussion then turned to the Phillies final stretch and how this team just isn't as consistent as they need to be. (Approx. 21:05)What they threw down on the Table this week was a great discussion with Liz Roscher from SABR and The Hittin' Season podcast about what we can expect from the Phillies in these final games of the season. What characteristics of this team will translate well to playoff baseball? What do we need to see from Trea Turner, Bryson Stott, Alec Bohm, and Brandon Marsh? What's the true level of confidence in the starting pitching should the Phillies make it to the postseason? All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 28:20)SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on Threads: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

On this episode of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight's John Stolnis and LIz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, recap the Phillies-Mets series in New York. The good? Cristopher Sanchez is back! The bad? The bullpen is a mess, with Orion Kerkering demoted to AAA. How will the Phillies figure out their reliever situation? Also, John & Liz preview this final week of the regular season against the Brewers and Rays.

How hard do the Phillies push for a home wild card series? What's up with Cristopher Sanchez? How good have Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sanchez been? And how are the Phils going to duct tape their bullpen together for the playoffs? All fascinating questions that host John Stolnis of The Good Phight sought to answer on this episode of Hittin' Season, from WHYY.

The Phillies have two weeks left in the regular season. They're probably going to the playoffs, so how will they respond to this final push? On the latest Hittin' Season, The Good Phight's John Stolnis, Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, talk about it all. Kyle Schwarber, Luis Arraez, Jesus Luzardo's potential injury, the state of the bullpen, and lots more!

The Phillies split their four-game series with the Atlanta Braves in Philadelphia over the Labor Day weekend, showcasing all the reasons why they can, and can't, succeed in October. On this episode of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh, and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the outstanding starting pitching, Jesus Luzardo's shutout, and frustrating performances by the bullpen and the offense that reminded fans all too well of the last four Octobers.

On this episode of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps the Phillies series against the Mariners in Seattle. The Phils lost two out of three but managed to win the get-away game on Wednesday thanks to power blasts from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, and 7 studly shutout innings from Jesus Luzardo. John also talks about the conundrum facing Don Mattingly with regard to the slumping Trea Turner's spot in the batting order, and whether we should be overly concerned about Zack Wheeler's recent performance.

Let us know what you think!Episode OverviewHittin' the Bricks with Kathleen is the genealogy podcast that features your questions and her answers, exploring the records, places, and historical context that help families uncover difficult and forgotten stories.In this episode, Kathleen speaks with Mark Schindler, Rebba Omer, and Daniel Feldman about the Forgotten Children Initiative and what happens when historical research into youth prisons leads to the discovery of children buried in neglected and forgotten cemeteries.The conversation traces a path from Maryland to the Missouri Training School for Boys in Boonville, Missouri, where research uncovered another forgotten cemetery and raised difficult questions about race, institutional history, access, ethics, and how genealogists can help reconnect families with children whose stories were nearly lost.If you would like to help with this initiative, Contact: Rebba Omer at ro295@georgetown.eduIn This Episode, You'll LearnHow historical research into juvenile institutions can lead to forgotten burial groundsWhy death certificates are an essential starting point for forensic genealogyHow annual reports, institutional archives, and facility newspapers can identify individuals when names are missingWhat racial segregation and historical disparities reveal about institutional recordsHow genealogists can assist with family identification and restorative justiceWhy access, permissions, and family involvement matter when researching burial sitesTopics CoveredThe origins of the Forgotten Children Initiative at Georgetown's Center for Youth JusticeHistorical research into youth facilities and hidden burial sites in MarylandThe Missouri Training School for Boys in Boonville, MissouriResearch into Boonville's forgotten cemeteryJuvenile justice history and its connection to the presentRacial segregation and disparities in institutional historyDeath certificates as a starting point for forensic genealogyAnnual reports, archives, and institutional newspapersIdentifying individuals when names are incomplete or missingRestorative justice, memorials, and family-guided decisionsAccess and research permissions for burial grounds on Department of Corrections propertyEpisode Discussion & Key MomentsKathleen and her guests explore how a historical investigation can grow into a larger effort to identify forgotten children, locate burial sites, and reconnect families with relatives whose lives disappeared into institutional records.The discussion begins with the origins of the Forgotten Children Initiative and research into youth facilities in Maryland. That work uncovered evidence of neglected burial grounds and created a broader effort to identify the children buried there and locate their descendants.The conversation then turns to Boonville, Missouri, where research into the Missouri Training School for Boys led to the discovery of another forgotten cemetery. The guests discuss how a seemingly simple search can open a much larger investigation involving institutional records, death certificates, annual reports, newspapers, archives, and historical patterns of racial segregation.The episode also addresses the ethical responsibilities involved in forensic genealogy and cemetery research. Identifying a person is only one part of the work. Questions of access, permissions, memorialization, and family involvement remain essential—particularly when burial grounds are located on government or Department of Corrections property.Key questions examined include:How do genealogists begin identifying individuals buried in forgotten cemeteries?What records can help when a person's name is missing or incomplete?How does institutional history reveal patterns of racial inequality?What does restorative justice look like when families are finally connected with a forgotten relative?Who should make decisions about memorials and the treatment of historic burial grounds?Resources & Research Tools MentionedDeath certificatesInstitutional annual reportsJuvenile facility archivesInstitutional and facility newspapersCemetery and burial recordsHistorical records relating to racial segregationForensic genealogy research methodsDepartment of Corrections records and property access proceduresWhy This Episode MattersGenealogy is not limited to building family trees. It can also help restore names, identities, and histories to people who were marginalized, institutionalized, and forgotten.This episode demonstrates how genealogists, historians, archivists, and families can work together to investigate neglected cemeteries and recover the stories of children whose lives were often reduced to incomplete institutional records. It also asks an important question: once these individuals are identified, how do we respectfully return their stories to the families and communities connected to them?About the PodcastHittin' the Bricks with Kathleen is the genealogy podcast that features your questions and her answers, helping listeners explore overlooked records, difficult family histories, and the historical context that shapes the stories we inherit.Support the showBe sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks  for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: @HTBKRB with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. 

Where were you when Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies shocked the world with the team's first walk-off home run in more than three years? On this episode of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh recap an insane Sunday comeback by the Phils against the Cardinals. They also delve into "The Phillies Phive," five big takeaways and topics from the weekend, including impressive starts from Andrew Painter and Jesus Luzardo, the offense's incredible continued transformation and the suddenly razor thin NL East standings.

For once, the Hittin' Season podcast will live up to its name. The Phils' bats broke out in sweeping the Twins in Minnesota thanks to huge weekends by first baseman Alec Bohm and third baseman Bryson Stott. On this week's edition of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap the series, including Andrew Painter's uneven start Sunday, Jesus Luzardo as the team's latest "ace," and answer some mailbag questions, too.

After dropping another series, this one to the Cardinals in St. Louis, the Philadelphia Phillies find themselves on the outside of the National League Wild Card race. On this episode of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down the final two games of the series, Zack Wheeler's worrisome last four starts, Bryce Harper's knee, the need to put Alec Bohm on the bench and previews Thursday night's Field of Dreams Game against the Minnesota Twins in Iowa.

This week on the TABLE TALK interview podcast, Jeff sat down with John Stolnis from the Hittin' Season podcast and TheGoodPhight.com over at SB Nation for a discussion about the struggles this Phillies team continues to have after the trade deadline. While Andrew Painter has given us some optimism, what should we make of Aaron Nola from the mound at this point here in 2026? Relying on Alan Rangel out of the bullpen? Luis Arraez has been that spark the team has needed, but Alec Bohm has been nothing short of disappointing. All of this and much more this week on the Table Talk interview show!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on Threads: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

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Luis Arraez' arrival in Philadelphia couldn't have come at a better time, playing a key role in the Phillies' series against the Washington Nationals this week. On Episode 1111 of Hittin' Season, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher from SABR's Baseball Research Journal recaps the Phils' series victory over the Nats, putting the "fun" in fundamentals, Kyle Schwarber's recent slump, and the importance of Bryce Harper's move to right field.

The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Phillies made some big moves, acquiring Giants infielder Luis Arraez and relief pitcher Brooks Raley and Caleb Kilian. But was it enough to keep up with the Dodgers, Brewers, Cubs and the other top teams in the National League? On this episode of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh recap a wild trade deadline day, Dave Dombrowski's decision not to trade for a starting pitcher, and analyze fan reaction to the day's events. Also, some conversation about Los Angeles somehow nabbing the best starting pitcher in the sport, Tarik Skubal, over the weekend.

A 3-6 homestand against the Mets, Dodgers and Yankees is not what Phillies fans were hoping for coming out of the All Star Break. All the team's flaws were exposed. Is inconsistency in their DNA, or can they use the trade deadline to change their stripes? On the latest Hittin' Season podcast, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss a big week ahead for the Phillies with the trade deadline just one week away!

All the Phillies' warts were on full display during their 3-6 homestand coming out of the All Star Break against the Mets, Dodgers and Yankees. On this episode of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss what's most needed with one week left until the MLB Trade Deadline.

Friday - A Villager tries to buy a Sugar Baby and ends up in jail. Jim's wife has a secret admirer. Dolph pays a monthly cheating tax. Whiskey of the Week from Forward/Slash with Tim & Michael from F/S in studio. The 8-Bit Update with Jayden on his first trip to Vegas and Game Stop news, Fall-Out 5 news, and AI NBA. Prime Time Kitchen with Orlando Weekly Restaurant Critic Faiyaz Kara on the best new places to eat in Orlando. Plus, JCS News, Sink or Sail, Embers Only, Pick the Porn & You Heard it Here First.

Friday - A Villager tries to buy a Sugar Baby and ends up in jail. Jim's wife has a secret admirer. Dolph pays a monthly cheating tax. Whiskey of the Week from Forward/Slash with Tim & Michael from F/S in studio. The 8-Bit Update with Jayden on his first trip to Vegas and Game Stop news, Fall-Out 5 news, and AI NBA. Prime Time Kitchen with Orlando Weekly Restaurant Critic Faiyaz Kara on the best new places to eat in Orlando. Plus, JCS News, Sink or Sail, Embers Only, Pick the Porn & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let us know what you think!Episode OverviewHittin' the Bricks with Kathleen is the genealogy podcast that features your questions and her answers, helping researchers build stronger family histories through better sources and smarter research methods. In this episode, host Kathleen Brandt shares a curated summer reading list for genealogists, featuring nonfiction books that demonstrate how historians use original records to reconstruct real lives.More than book recommendations, this episode explores how accomplished nonfiction authors approach research—and how genealogists can apply those same techniques to break through brick walls and create richer, evidence-based family stories.Episode Discussion & Key MomentsKathleen explores why some of the best genealogy lessons come not from genealogy books, but from well-researched works of narrative history. These authors routinely uncover forgotten stories by combining original documents, archival collections, maps, correspondence, government records, and local history into compelling narratives.The episode highlights several recommended books, including Obstinate Daughters by Denise Kiernan, The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown, and The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson, demonstrating how each author reconstructs lives through careful documentation and thoughtful analysis. The discussion also introduces the show's blog on reform school identification projects, illustrating how ancestors often appear in unexpected record collections: 11 Overlooked Records for Children Sent to Reform Schools.Obstinate Daughters by Denise KiernanThe Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James BrownThe Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel WilkersonAdditional Resources Behind the Uniform (Missouri Humanities-supported project)  Reform school identification: 11 Overlooked Records for Children Sent to Reform Schools.Why This Episode MattersExcellent genealogy depends on more than finding names in databases, it requires understanding the historical world your ancestors lived in. This episode demonstrates how reading well-documented history can sharpen research skills, expose overlooked sources, and inspire more accurate, engaging family histories.About the PodcastHittin' the Bricks with Kathleen is the genealogy podcast that features your questions and her answers, helping listeners discover overlooked records, understand historical context, and develop research strategies that bring family stories to life.Support the showBe sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks  for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: @HTBKRB with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. 

Zack Wheeler was robbed of a spot on the NL All Star roster thanks to a stupid rule that everyone now understands must be eliminated. But will that happen in time for his inclusion next week in Philadelphia? On Episode 1100 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down the first two games of the Phils-Reds series with a starting lineup of 9 topics for discussion including: The hard-charging Marlins now tied with the Phillies in the NL East Don Mattingly tells ESPN he wants to return as manager in 2027! Jesus Luzardo DOES make the All Star team Tanner Banks and Jose Alvarado are leaving the Phils with no left-handed relief options Should the Phils focus on a 5th starter or reliever help at the trade deadline? Baseball America ranks the Phillies farm system 2nd-WORST in MLB Baserunning controversy in Tuesday night's victory with Elly de la Cruz' overrun of 2nd base Fun stats involving Derek Hill and Justin Crawford Buy Justin's NEW book, "Summer of the Cheap Weiners: What the 1941 Phillies Were Up To While Joe DiMaggio Was Making History" at Brookline Books! https://www.brooklinebooks.com/978195... Subscribe to the Hittin' Season podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fMSJlk... Follow all WHYY podcasts here: https://whyy.org/radio-podcasts/ Follow John on X: https://x.com/JohnStolnis Follow John on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johnstolnis.... Follow Liz on X: https://x.com/lizroscher Follow Liz on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lizroscher.b... Follow Justin on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/justinklugh.... Read John at The Good Phight: https://www.thegoodphight.com Read Justin at Baseball Prospectus: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/au.... Become a Member: https://whyy.org/membership.

The 2026 All-Star Week is officially underway in Philadelphia, and we're talking about it with John Stolnis. He's the co-host of a podcast called Hittin' Season, which is all about baseball and especially the Philadelphia Phillies. He'll tell us what to expect from the exhibition game and what it means as we head into the rest of the baseball season.Then we'll speak with an eight-time All-Star himself: Darryl Strawberry. He spent 17 years in the MLB playing for the Mets, the Dodgers, the Yankees, and the Giants. He won three World Series and racked up 335 home runs and 1,000 RBI's. But his legacy isn't as simple as those exceptional stats.Since he retired in 1999, Darryl Strawberry has lived a million lives: from a Florida state prison, to cancer treatment, to the pulpit as a newly minted minister. In this episode, he tells us about each chapter in his life story.Show Notes Another Life: Discovering the Healing Power of Purpose on My Long Journey from Player to Preacher | Darryl Strawberry with Jerome Preisler Remembering when Mets star Darryl Strawberry hit a HR off the roof in Montreal | SNY Take a look back at some of Strawberry's best moments | MLB Fame, fortune, failure: Darryl Strawberry's story of addiction and redemption | WAPT Hittin' Season Show CreditsHost: David GreeneExecutive Producers: Joan Isabella, Tom GrahslerSenior Producer: Michael OlcottProducer: Michaela WinbergAssociate Producer: Bibiana CorreaTalent Booker: Britt KahnEngineers: Mike VillersTile Art: Bea WallingTheme Song: Emma MungerSports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.

On Episode 1098 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of the Good Phight runs down a starting lineup of Phillies topics, 9 topics in all, for you as you celebrate the 4th of July. Happy 250th anniversary, gang!

After losing Monday's opener, the Phillies made MLB history with two incredible 9th inning comebacks against the Washington Nationals in DC. The Good Phight's John Stolnis recaps an incredible week in the nation's capital. So many heroes! Is this team channeling the 2022 NL champs? Also, Justin Klugh joins the show to talk about his book, "Summer of the Cheap Weiners," and Hittin' Season Nationals Insider Ethan Stolnis (yep, they're related).

On Episode 1093 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss this week's most pressing Phillies topics. Trea Turner's struggles, grading Aaron Nola on the Nola Curve, Jose Alvardo's issues, and how you should feel about MLB's stances on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

If Jacob Misiorowski wanted to make a statement against the Phillies over the weekend, he made it, cementing himself as the front-runner for NL Cy Young Award and All Star Game starter. Cristopher Sanchez, well, not so much this time. On the latest Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh discuss the contrasting performances from the two stars, addressed the Phillies' outfield situation, and the continuing slump of shortstop Trea Turner.