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On Episode 1027 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss Bryce Harper's comments to the Athletic regarding Dave Dombrowski's comments wondering if the Phillies' superstar will return to elite status next season. Was this a bad look for Harper? And what does he need to do to bounce back in 2025?

Let us know what you think!We celebrate American Archives Month with ways to get more treats than tricks when using using national, state, and local archives on your brick wall. This episode is a celebration of the archivists, collections and forgotten files that keep our family histories alive.Do you have genealogical questions for Kathleen? Drop us a line at hitting the bricks at gmail.com and let us knowBe 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: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.

Which Phillies will be on the team in 2026 and which will be heading somewhere else? On Episode 1026 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh give their predictions and preview the World Series between the Blue Jays and Dodgers. Also, would you give up the farm in a deal for Detroit's Tarik Skubal?

On Episode 1025 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal recap Phillies team president Dave Dombrowski's end-of-year news conference. Dave had some interesting things to say about Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos and the team's performance in the NLDS and hinted at changes that could be coming for the 2026 roster.

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The 2025 Phillies are still alive thanks to their 8-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS, keeping their season going for at least one more game. On this edition of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight's John Stolnis, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher from SABR's Baseball Research Journal recap Game 3, featuring Kyle Schwarber's two homers, phenomenal pitching by Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez, and a breakout night from the rest of the bats. Plus, the gang sets up Thursday night's Game 4 in L.A. as well.

After a crushing Game 1 loss to the Dodgers in the NLDS on Saturday night, can the Phillies get up off the mat and win Game 2 at the suddenly vulnerable Citizens Bank Park? On this edition of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight's John Stolnis recaps a bitterly disappointing Game 1, why the bullpen is more to blame than the bats, Rob Thomson's managerial decisions and looks ahead to Game 2. What do they need to do to send the series back to Los Angeles tied at 1-1?

Let us know what you think!We unpack how end of life records like probate, wills and testaments can be the undoing of even the most stubborn brickwall.Stacey Janssen and Jeremy Keel of Janssen Estate Probate & Elder Law demystify the legal jargon of wills, probate and guardian records.Do you have a genealogical question for Kathleen? Drop us a line at hitting the bricks at gmail.com and let us know.Be 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: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.

It's MLB postseason time! And this week, the guys threw down their Phillies Postseason Preview on the Table! What will see from the Philadelphia Phillies pitchers and batters as they head into the divisional round? Do we truly believe this team can win the World Series? This week, John Stolnis from TheGoodPhight.com and Hittin' Season podcast joined the show to break down this Phillies postseason. A fantastic discussion!But first, the guys talked about the Eagles offensive situation heading into week 5, and whether the kicking balls - as discussed by Vic Fangio - should be scrutinized more by the NLF. (Approx. 6:05)From there, they got into some Philadelphia 76ers camp stories. Joel Embiid's zen-like attitude and might Adem Bona be Embiid's backup? (Approx. 22:50)The guys then dove into their Phillies Postseason Preview. What has this team learned from the past? Have they matured as a team over the past year? (Approx. 39:35)What they threw down on the Table this week was a great, in-depth conversation with John Stolnis from the Hittin' Season podcast and The Good Phight about what we'll see from the Phillies in the postseason. What's the theme of this Phillies postseason? What kind of Bryce Harper will we see at the plate? The pitching is expected to be stellar. All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 52:00)SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

The Phillies hit a franchise record 8 home runs in Wednesday night's 11-1 win over the Marlins, clinching the No. 2 seed and a bye past the wild card round of the National League playoffs! On Episode 1015 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps a marvelous night at the ballpark. Also, Tuesday night's loss continued a troubling trend by the bullpen, the latest on MLB's crazy playoff races, and some insane stats of the week!

On Episode 1014 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the Philadelphia Phillies' current position as they head into the final week of the regular season and prepare for the postseason. They analyze key players to watch, including milestones for Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber, and the importance of maintaining momentum. The conversation shifts to pitching strategies, particularly the roles of Aaron Nola and Walker Buehler in the playoffs. Lineup adjustments are also examined, with a focus on how the team is responding to Alec Bohm's return. The episode concludes with a discussion on the controversy surrounding Nick Castellanos and the competitive landscape of the National League wild card race.

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For the second year in a row, the Phillies are NL East champs! On this special bonus edition of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight's John Stolnis recaps Monday night's thrilling 6-5 win over the Dodgers in Los Angeles that clinched a second straight NL East title!

For the fourth year in a row, the Phillies are going to the playoffs. They had a chance to clinch the NL East on Sunday but came up short, so they'll look to do it this week in Los Angeles. On Episode 1012 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospctus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the weekend series against the Royals and a remarkable week of baseball that has them humming and ready for October!

Can we bottle this version of the Phillies for October? On Episode 1010 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down the Phils' 9-3 and 12-3 wins over the Mets on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and their 10-game lead in the NL East. How the Phillies' outfield has morphed into one of the best in baseball, and why John predicts the Mets will NOT make the playoffs.

After the Phillies' 1-0 win over the Mets in Philadelphia on Monday night, is the National League East race now over? On Episode 1009 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss Aaron Nola's performance and the Phils' 8-game lead in the division with three more to play. Also, a discussion about Trea Turner's hamstring injury, Alec Bohm hitting the Injured List, and a conversation about America's newest villain, Philly Karen.

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Against the team with the best record in baseball, the Phillies won two out of three this week and are in prime position for the No. 2 seed in the National League. On the latest Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, recap a fun series in Milwaukee, discuss Aaron Nola's future, Harrison Bader's surge, the outfield platoon and preview this upcoming weekend in the National League. Chapters: 00:00 - Injury Updates and Series Overview 03:03 - Phillies vs. Brewers: A Playoff Preview? 06:05 - Key Performances and Clutch Moments 08:53 - Outfield Dynamics and Player Changes 11:56 - Ranger Suarez: The Emerging No. 2 14:45 - Aaron Nola's Performance and Future Outlook 30:33 - Phillies' Pitching Dilemmas and Playoff Considerations 35:37 - Kyle Schwarber's Slump and Offensive Impact 39:01 - Upcoming Series vs. Marlins and NL Weekend Slate

On Labor Day, the Phillies won a thriller over the Brewers for what was easily their best win of the season. On Episode 1007 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus discuss Monday's dramatic win, the impact of players like Garrett Stubbs and Harrison Bader, and the performance of the bullpen. As September approaches, the hosts make predictions about the team's chances in the playoffs and the potential for Kyle Schwarber to break Ryan Howard's home run record. Chapters: 00:00 - Phillies' Dramatic Win Over the Brewers 02:59 - Justin Klugh's Upcoming Book on the 1941 Phillies 05:49 - Resilience in the Face of Adversity 09:04 - Key Players Making a Difference 11:53 - The Impact of Garrett Stubbs' Return 14:53 - Harrison Bader's Contributions to the Team 18:02 - Future Considerations for the Phillies 20:55 - Did Realmuto Swing? 26:08 - Managing Player Dynamics: Rob Thompson's Approach 34:38 - Analyzing the Brewers: Strengths and Weaknesses 39:38 - Phillies' Resilience: Learning from Past Series 42:11 - Bullpen Concerns: Navigating Late-Season Challenges 52:38 - September Predictions: Home Run Records and Team Performance 54:22 - Home Run Records and Player Performance 56:20 - Pitching Prospects: Ranger Suarez vs. Jesus Luzardo 59:20 - Aaron Nola's Final Month and Team Dynamics 01:01:11 - Phillies' Division Chances and Playoff Prospects 01:07:15 - Final Thoughts and Reflections on the Season

Last week, the Phillies were swept in humiliating fashion against the Mets in New York. The lead in the NL East was trimmed to four games. But just four days later, after winning three of four against Atlanta, the lead is back up to six. What a turnaround! Hittin' Season host John Stolnis recaps a fun weekend against the Braves, the Mets' dismal four games against the Marlins, as well as Nick Castellanos' attitude about over his recent usage by Rob Thomson.

Another trip to New York, another series sweep at the hands of the Mets. The Phillies have lost 10 in a row at Citi Field and 24 of their last 30. What the heck is going on? On Episode 1004 of WHYY's Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight offers five key takeaways from this week's dreadful series. Where do they go from here? Is the NL East race now up for grabs? Also, Phils fans chime in with their takeaways in three words or less.

Round one goes to the Mets, clobbering the Phillies in Monday's opener of a crucial three-game series between the two clubs vying for first in the National League East. On Episode 1003 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and SABR's Liz Roscher chat about a brutal night at Citi Field, the Phils' own personal House of Horrors over the last three seasons. The offense blew scoring chances early, Cristopher Sanchez couldn't hold a lead, the defense was brutal, and yes, Jordan Romano entered the festivities. What does it mean for the rest of the week? How vital is at least one win from the Mets by Wednesday? Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Initial Reactions 02:43 - Game Overview and Key Moments 05:42 - Phillies' Performance and Missed Opportunities 08:44 - Historical Struggles at Citi Field 11:30 - Emotional Impact of Rivalry Games 14:41 - Pitching Decisions and Game Management 17:40 - Conclusion and Future Outlook 24:52 - Game Analysis and Player Performance 27:36 - Struggles Against Rival Bullpens 30:09 - Frustrations of Phillies Fans 35:18 - Bryce Harper's Rivalry Pack 43:11 - Karma and Performance Metrics 46:27 - The Impact of Zach Wheeler's Injury 48:45 - Rallying for Wheeler 52:05 - The Depth of the Phillies' Rotation 55:24 - Final Thoughts on the Season

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The Phillies had a harrowing weekend in Washington, DC. They lost their ace, Zack Wheeler, potentially for the season. Aaron Nola got shelled in his first game back in three months. The offense was inconsistent. We all though Jhoan Duran was dead for a few minutes there. And yet, the Phils split their weekend series and went 6-4 on their 10-game road trip. On Episode 1000!!! of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher spend the first half of the show allowing their dark thoughts to manifest before turning things over to the light for an optimistic look at the first place Phillies.

The Phillies lost the final two games in Cincinnati as the offense scored in just 2 of the 27 innings played against the Reds this week. But resist the urge to freak out! On Episode 998 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight looks at the disappearance of the offense and some concerns about Ranger Suarez' velocity drop. Also, John is joined by his 14-year-old son Ethan, a die-hard Nationals fan, to help preview this weekend's four-game series in Washington.

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the final weeks and days of this 2025 regular season. Will the team be able to cruise to the postseason? There's good stuff happening with this team. There are challenges as well. This week, Justin Klugh from the Hittin' Season podcast and Baseball Prospectus joined us for a deep dive into what we've been seeing from his Phillies team on offense and from the pitchers mound. It was a fantastic and entertaining discussion!But first, the guys dove into some Philly sports history and notable moments that happened this week from years ago. (Approx. 4:25)From there, they discussed Eagles LG Landon Dickerson's knee and meniscus injury and what that could mean for the team and offense moving forward this season. (Approx. 9:30)The guys then talked about a recent investigative report that came out over at The Athletic: stalking within the world of sports. (Approx. 17:55)There's certainly some good with the Phillies as we look at what Jhoan Duran has brought to the closing role. Yet, there's uncertainty with Ranger Suarez from the mound. (Approx. 27:10)What they threw down on the Table this week was a great, in-depth conversation about this Phillies team with Justin Klugh from the Hittin' Season podcast. How should we be looking at Dave Dombrowski in terms of team building? Are the bats getting too hot at the wrong time? Concern for Zack Wheeler given his shoulder issues as of late? What's the biggest challenge for this team heading into the postseason? All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 39:35)SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

After another late inning win over the Reds Monday night, the Phillies roll continues with contributions up and down the lineup and from the most pleasant surprise of the season - Taijuan Walker. On Episode 997 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the weekend sweep of the Rangers, the remarkable turnaround of the Jhoan Duran-led bullpen, Zack Wheeler's velocity drop and the freefalling Mets.

When will the Phillies call up stud prospects Andrew Painter and/or Justin Crawford? On this episode of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight chats with The Morning Call's Tom Housenick about the progress of Painter and Crawford and gives an update on Aaron Nola's rehab and David Robertson's progress to the big leagues. Also, the Phils take two out of three from Baltimore but fail to sweep. John is done piling on Max Kepler, and throws some flowers at Taijuan Walker as well. 00:00 - Show Introduction 02:14 - The Phillies Are Having Trouble Sweeping Teams 08:50 - Max Kepler's Last Gasp, John's Done Piling On 17:19 - Throwing Some Love At Taijuan Walker 20:28 - Ranger Suarez' Up and Down Season 24:47 - Introduction to the Iron Pigs and Key Prospects w/ Tom Housenick 25:00 - Andrew Painter's Progress in AAA 34:46 - Justin Crawford's Performance and Future 36:54 - Update on Aaron Nola's Rehab 39:04 - David Robertson Update

On Episode 994 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of SB Nation's The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and SABR's Liz Roscher discuss the Phillies' series win over Detroit and their Monday night 13-3 blowout of the Baltimore Orioles, highlighting key players like Kyle Schwarber and Christopher Sanchez. They delve into the MVP candidacy of Schwarber, compare his stats with Shohei Ohtani, and analyze the outfield situation, particularly the struggles of Max Kepler. The conversation also touches on Zack Wheeler's recent performance and injury updates for the Phils. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Game Overview 02:46 - Phillies' Performance and Player Highlights 05:27 - Kyle Schwarber's MVP Candidacy 08:37 - Comparing Stats: Schwarber vs. Ohtani 11:34 - Contract Talks and Future Considerations 14:30 - Outfield Dynamics and Player Decisions 21:09 - Max Kepler's Struggles and Stats 23:31 - Outfield Decisions and Roster Moves 25:56 - Power Surge: Phillies' Offense in the Second Half 29:29 - The Importance of Comeback Wins 33:42 - The Jhoan Duran Effect: A New Closer's Impact 39:26 - Christopher Sanchez: Rising Star in the Rotation 47:13 - Concerns About Zach Wheeler 54:28 - Injury Updates and Final Thoughts

On Episode 993 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down the Phillies' trade for outfielder Harrison Bader and what it could mean for the outfield situation over the season's final two months. Also, did Dave Dombrowski do enough, and who were the biggest winners across baseball at the deadline?

On Episode 992 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis and Justin Klugh break down the Phillies' newest closer, Jhoan Duran, for prospects Eduardo Tait and Mick Abel. Why he's a perfect fit at a very fair price. Also, Dave Dombrowski says he's not done yet, looking to add an outfield bat? What could be next on the horizon?

• Promotion for MyEternalVitality.com and Dr. Powers' hormone and nutrition services • Andrea's success story using hormone therapy and personalized nutrition • Dr. Powers offers free consultations for Tom and Dan listeners • Introduction to the Friday free show from the Just Call Mo Studio • Rauce joins the show and references his podcast “Good Sauce with Rauce and Joel” • Game of Thrones character comparisons and jokes between the hosts • Dan compares himself to Robert Baratheon • Complaint about Tyrion keeping his nose in the show versus the book • Discussion of Game of Thrones' decline after running out of book source material • Comments on the finale and foreshadowing with Daenerys • Rauce says the books will never be released • Brief review of House of the Dragon, especially season 2 • Announcement of new Tom and Dan merch, including straw hats and sun shirts • Praise for The Danger Brain's decade-long branding work • Introduction of new merch partner Hittin' Skins • Details about Hittin' Skins' services and Orlando showroom • Rauce endorses Hittin' Skins socks from personal experience • Joke about Tom not liking fun socks and his boys wearing them • Urging listeners to buy merch before it sells out • Tom and Dan discuss keeping merch prices low compared to concert merchandise • Joke about overpriced Morgan Wallen merchandise • Mention that the Tom and Dan hat is only $40 despite high quality • Limited quantity of hats ordered (about 20) • Hats have stitched and glued patches via Hittin' Skins • Rauce asked about the Coldplay cheating couple video • Hosts play and break down the viral Coldplay kiss cam clip • Couple's suspicious reaction led to viral speculation they were cheating • Dan jokes about cheating scenarios and how he would never be caught like that • Andrea says the couple could have avoided attention with a more natural reaction • Clip went viral because Chris Martin joked that they must be having an affair • Man in the video is a CEO, and the woman reportedly works for him • Hosts discuss how acting natural would've avoided the scandal • Dan calls it a “big ask” to act perfectly under pressure when cheating • Crystal initially thought the video was just a funny couple moment, not cheating • Internet sleuths tracked down and exposed the couple • Hosts debate the morality of online vigilantes exposing cheaters • Dan criticizes the need to “Batman” other people's scandals • Rauce comments on the irony of the woman being the Chief People Officer • Rauce introduces the idea that people don't have free time—free time has them • AI and facial recognition likely played a role in identifying the couple • Chat room says the CEO's wife is hotter than the woman he cheated with • Christine adds that the woman cheating was recently promoted and possibly rewarded for discretion • Hosts joke about it escalating to higher levels of company leadership • Daniel predicts this will lead to more kiss cam scandals at public events • Hosts predict people will start faking cheating reactions on kiss cams as a bit • Discussion about how the original cheating scandal will spawn meme culture • Reference to fake public proposals becoming common after real ones went viral • Speculation that team marketing departments will stage fake kiss cam scandals • Joke about making cheating more common by turning exposure into a trend • Mention of memes featuring Epstein and Maxwell as a parody of the kiss cam • Concern about how social media encourages artificial communication and behavior • Observation that culture is becoming more superficial and performative • Commentary on society not taking anything seriously anymore • Story about using a tax accountant who worked out of a storage unit • Dan got a $13,000 tax refund from that accountant • Warning that if everyone cut corners like that, it could ruin the system • Discussion on how quickly scandals go viral and ruin lives ### **Social Media:**   [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)