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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.

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!

On the day the Sixers signed LeBron James, it's time of course to talk about the topic on everyone's mind: The Phillies' struggles in thus far the second half. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break down the team's vibes following six games since the all-star break and discuss recent comments from Dave Dombrowski.

Trea Turner had one of the weirdest games of his career Monday night in the Phillies' 10-7 win over the Dodgers in Philadelphia. John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, break down the wacky first game of the Phils' three-game tilt with L.A. Then, they break down various Trade Deadline scenarios by playing a game of "Would You Rather?" featuring seven different options.

In a cloud of wildfire smoke, the Phillies and Mets started the second half of their seasons at Citizens Bank Park. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap the All-Star festivities in Philadelphia, and talk about Aaron Nola, Trea Turner, and a 4-1 loss, as well as MLB's recent ban of AI use in the dugout.

Where are the Phillies as they enter the All Star break? Hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal hand out grades for the Phils' first half, and preview the All Star Game in Philadelphia this week, with Cristopher Sanchez starting, Zack Wheeler staying home, and Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber gearing up for Monday's Home Run Derby. Will a Phillie win in front of their home crowd?

After a split and a loss, the Phillies won a series again in Cincinnati, despite the offense sputtering and the lefties in the bullpen struggling to get outs. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the series and Bryce Harper's appearance in a video for FanDuel, then Leo Morgenstern of MLB Trade Rumors discusses the Phillies' outlook at the trade deadline.

Cristopher Sanchez, the Phillies' ace, suffered the worst start of his career in a 15-1 loss to the Royals on Monday. Are the Phils running out of gas with the All Star Game just a week away? John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journals and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh recap a disappointing weekend in KC, discuss Trea Turner's future at shortstop, and analyze the All Star rosters, with five Phillies making the squad. Will Zack Wheeler find a way onto the team? keywords Phillies, MLB All-Star, Christopher Sanchez, Trey Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Brandon Marsh, baseball analysis, Phillies road series, All-Star game key topics Phillies' recent series performance and road struggles Impact of Christopher Sanchez's game on All-Star selection Defense issues with Trey Turner and positional changes Brandon Marsh's standout season and All-Star selection Kyle Schwarber's ejection and umpire interactions Team strategies heading into the All-Star break Player performance analysis and future outlook Rules and decisions affecting game outcomes takeaways Christopher Sanchez's poor outing may affect his All-Star start prospects. Trey Turner's defensive struggles are reaching a critical point. Brandon Marsh's season has been exceptional, earning him an All-Star spot. Kyle Schwarber's ejection was influenced by umpire frustration. The Phillies face a tough schedule on the road before the break. Player performances and team decisions will shape the trade deadline. Umpiring decisions and their impact on game flow and player relations. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of Recent Games 02:37 David Beckham and Soccer Culture in America 05:45 Phillies' Disastrous Game Against the Royals 08:52 Christopher Sanchez's All-Star Game Chances 10:27 Trey Turner's Defensive Struggles 13:19 Future of Trey Turner and Team Dynamics 22:58 Analyzing the Game: Errors and Pitching Performance 29:25 Defensive Struggles: The Case of Trey Turner 34:55 Umpiring Decisions: The Ejection Controversy 40:17 All-Star Selections: Celebrating Phillies' Achievements

The Phillies took care of business in dramatic fashion against the Nationals and now head to New York, where those terrible, terrible Mets just fired their manager. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break it down, as well as the Phillies' somewhat surprising All-Star vote finalists.

What a weekend it was as the Phillies destroyed the Mets at CBP over the weekend. John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss Harper's cycle and monster weekend, Schwarber's FOUR home runs, outstanding pitching performances and the Phils' upcoming schedule which features a lot of road games but a number of cupcakes along the way, too.

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.

The hot-hitting Phillies take on the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend, who currently lead the NL Central. Steve Drumwright of Pitcher List and Brewer Fanatic stops by to deliver a Brewers scouting report, and Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the Phillies' recent trade for a center fielder.

Don't look now, but Brandon Marsh is suddenly one of the best hitting outfielders in baseball. But will there be a spot for him in the outfield in the All Star Game in Philadelphia next month? Hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the All Star case for 6 key Phillies, Andrew Painter's future, and the offense's middle class finally starting to produce.

With the trade deadline on the distant horizon, let's talk about big, crazy ideas that aren't even close to reality yet: Like how according to some national baseball media members, the Phillies could be a potential landing spot if the Tigers decided to trade their ace, Tarik Skubal. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher also discuss the Phillies' weekend opponent, the Chicago White Sox.

Through 59 games, the Phillies are sporting their lowest batting average in franchise history and their 5th-lowest on-base percentage. How low can they go? Will it get better? On Episode 1085 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss why the Phils' recent 4-2 west coast road trip to San Diego and Los Angeles felt less than great. Also, as Nick Castellanos makes his return to Philly for the first time this week, what level of booing should he expect?

After a clean sweep of the Padres, the Phillies' road trip goes through Dodger Stadium for three games against the league's toughest team. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the Phillies' recent history and potential future L.A., as well the CBA negotiation proposals submitted by MLB owners and the MLB Players Association this week.

After losing two out of three games to the Guardians over the weekend, the Phillies are a team of two sides. Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez and Andrew Painter were tremendous. The offense, however, was in deep hibernation. On Episode 1082 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discussed the highs and lows of this Phillies team, why they're both ready to trade for Mike Trout, and whether they would trade offenses with the Washington Nationals right now.

The Phillies dropped their first series of the Don Mattingly era and will look to bounce back against the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians this weekend. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about it, as well as some might-have-been's and a couple of never-will-be's.

The Phillies, perhaps baseball's hottest team, had a spectacular weekend in Pittsburgh. John Stolnis, Justin Klugh, and Liz Roscher talk about Cristopher Sanchez's start, Kyle Schwarber's Schwarbombs, Bryce Harper going to dead center, and more!

The Phillies took two out of three in Boston thanks to some great pitching and timely Schwarbomb-ing—though Bryson Stott found a couple of ways to come up big, too. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap the games as the team heads to Pittsburgh, where ace Paul Skenes is waiting.

Kyle Schwarber. Alec Bohm. Bryce Harper. Cristopher Sanchez. In yet another series win under Don Mattingly against the Rockies, the reborn Phillies featured many heroes over the weekend. But who was the star of the show? John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh peruse those questions and wonder whether Justin Crawford possesses the gift of "clutch." Also, they make fun of the Mets a little.

Some of their most comfortable starting pitching of the season led to the Phillies taking a series from the A's—even if Andrew Painter couldn't get them to stop smashing his fastball in the finale. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the series and what to expect this weekend against the Rockies.

The Phillies are 6-1 under new manager Don Mattingly after winning three of four games against the Marlins in Miami over the weekend. On Episode 1073 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break down some terrific starting pitching performances, a big weekend from Bryson Stott and Bryce Harper, and why the Phillies would be nuts to trade for Mike Trout. Yes, we're having this conversation again, apparently.

The Don Mattingly Era got off with a bang as the Phillies wiped out the Giants at Citizens Bank Park this week, including two walk-off wins and a doubleheader sweep! Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the big moments of that series, and then Ely Sussman of Fish on First comes by to give a little insight into the Phillies' weekend opponent, the Miami Marlins.

After a 9-19 start, the Phillies have fired their manager, Rob Thomson. Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher react to the news many had anticipated, their reported failure to hire Alex Cora to replace him, and how Don Mattingly can help the team try to claw their way back from a disastrous first month.

After another series loss in Atlanta, the Phillies entered their off-day Monday with serious questions about the future of their coaching staff and their manager, Rob Thomson. Will Dave Dombrowski make major changes after a disastrous week against the Cubs and Braves? And does the Red Sox' firing of Alex Cora increase the odds of Thomson being let go? Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss on an all new Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY.

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher look back at the Phillies' current nine-game losing streak, an increasingly and historically awful start to the 2026 season. From unique pitching statistics to endless offensive plummets, there's not much going right for the Phillies so far.

The Phillies were swept by the Braves at Citizens Bank Park over the weekend, the continuation of a brutal homestand. What's going wrong? Is Rob Thomson's job in jeopardy? John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher run down their favorite terrible Phillies stats of the season's first three weeks. Also, who is more likely to pull out of their early funk, the Phils or the Mets, losers of 11 in a row?

The Phillies have had some problem areas to start the 2026 season ... but stats indicate they may not be problems forever. Try some medical-grade coping as Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about how (and when) the Phillies might turn things around while the hot, hot Braves come to town for a weekend series.

Another series loss in which the offensive went limp, the starting pitching was inconsistent and the bullpen blew a late lead Sunday. All in all, a typical 2026 Phillies series thus far! John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss the Phils' series against the Diamondbacks. How much rope does manager Rob Thomson and hitting coach Kevin Long have? Is the fanbase the unhappiest it's been since the beginning of the rebuild?

The Phillies had a rough final two games in San Francisco. Will a return to Citizens Bank Park get them going again? On a new Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss their level of concern and potential fixes, including lineup changes and the validity of moving on from their hitting coach. Also, Justin Klugh previews this weekend's series against Arizona with Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piccoro.

The Phillies won a series against the Rockies in Colorado over the weekend, thanks to an offensive outburst on Friday and solid pitching throughout. Up next, a trip to San Francisco and the struggling Giants. Is this the year the Phils finally win a series at Oracle Park? Join John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher as they discuss Jesus Luzardo, Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler's rehab and Jo Adell's insane home robberies over the weekend as well!

Bryce Harper homered, Edmundo Sosa did it all, and Justin Crawford walked it off to finish the Phillies homestand. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about some progress at the plate, the Mets' three-game slide, and how Aaron Nola has pitched at homer-happy Mile High Stadium.

After a supremely enjoyable Opening Day win, the Phillies' bats disappeared in losses to the Texas Rangers on Saturday and Sunday, an unsatisfying weekend of baseball in Philadelphia on opening weekend. Is there reason for concern? On Episode 1057 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher react to the Phillies' 1-2 start and whether anyone should be worried about what transpired. Plus, a quick look ahead to this week's series against the Nationals.

Kyle Schwarber said it best—the Phillies looked like a complete team as they defeated the Texas Rangers on opening day, 5-3. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break down the game's big moments, from Schwarbombs to Bohm-bombs to the dominance of Cristopher Sánchez.

The Phillies' 2026 season is finally here, and the Hittin' Season crew is ready! Will the Phils win the NL East for the third year in a row? Who wins MVP? Cy Young? Is this the year they win it all? Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher make their official picks, and discuss all the ways Phillies owner John Middleton failed to read the room with his comments about Harry the K's and the Connie Mack clock going away at Citizens Bank Park.

What will Bryce Harper's batting average be with runners in scoring position? How many home runs will Kyle Schwarber hit? How low will Aaron Nola's ERA be? On Episode 1052 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight sets the line on the most important numbers for the most important Phillies in 2026, as Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and SABR's Liz Roscher try to decide if the number is too high or too low. Also, a Phils World Baseball Classic update. Are you concerned about Harper's struggles? Encouraged by Schwarber's start? 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. 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...

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about a recent Jayson Stark column in which Dave Dombrowski shared some stirring thoughts on the Phillies' off season. Also, the Phillies extended Jesus Luzardo, Aaron Nola and Dante Nori are dominating at the WBC, and the Phillies have a new Wall of Fame inductee!

Phillies starters post the best ERA. Bryce Harper gets 100 RBIs. Adolis Garcia 35 home runs. On Episode 1050 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY in Philadelphia, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher go over their BOLD predictions for the upcoming season. Also, a Phils prospect is off to a MONSTER start in the WBC, a longer conversation about Bryce Harper's outspokenness this spring, and the ABS system is officially here!

Bryce Harper is leaving the Phillies... along with Kyle Schwarber and reliever Brad Keller to begin play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic starting this week! Will a big Harper WBC performance be a springboard for an All Star 2026 season? As for the players still in Clearwater, there are a number of things to feel really good about right now, including hot starts from uber prospects Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford, and veterans Bryson Stott and Cristopher Sanchez. On Episode 1048 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss all that and much more, powered by WHYY! Subscribe on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fMSJlk... Follow all WHYY podcasts here: https://whyy.org/radio-podcasts/ 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. 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...

Phillies spring training games are underway! On Episode 1047 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal highlight rookie Justin Crawford's promising debut, Aidan Miller injury concerns, Bryce Harper's influence on team dynamics and the ongoing tension with management, and John Middleton's recent interview where he addresses the team's financial strategies and the luxury tax implications. The conversation also touches on the return of baseball to the Olympics in 2028.

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap and reflect on the Nick Castellanos Saga. Then, Bryce Harper's had some recent comments on Dave Dombrowski's quote from a press conference months ago, which begs the question: Are the Phillies showing up to camp a little messy?

On Monday, Harrison Bader signed a two year deal with the San Francisco Giants that pays him a little over $10 million a year. Why didn't the Phillies try to beat that? On Episode 1043 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, the editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss the signing and the state of the Phillies outfield. It's all apart of a Mailbag Edition of the podcast!

After seemingly being on the verge of signing a free agent contract with the Phillies, Bo Bichette is instead a Met, crushing the hopes of Phils fans everywhere. What the heck happened? On Episode 1041 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh dissect what went wrong and also talk about J.T. Realmuto finally agreeing to a new deal that some say is a pretty big overpay.

The Phillies met with free agent infielder Bo Bichette on Monday, a surprising turn of events that could land the superstar in Philadelphia. Will they actually land him? If so, what does it mean for the rest of the roster? On the latest Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss all angles of a potentially huge free agent signing for the Phillies.

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with Liz Roscher from the Hittin' Season podcast and SABR to discuss the Philadelphia Phillies offseason. We dive into some move that have been made, and what still needs to get done by the Phils front office before Spring Training begins. How has this Hot Stove offseason been going? A fantastic discussion this week!Topics Liz and Jeff discussed:- The most intriguing signing of the Phillies so far during this offseason?- Should the Phillies really re-sign J.T. Realmuto, and if not, who would be the starting catcher?- Is Bo Bichette a realistic option to join this Phillies ball club?- Expectations heading into this season for both Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter.All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!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

Are the Phillies really considering signing Bo Bichette to a free agent contract? And can new bench coach Don Mattingly help bring him to Philly? Probably not, but John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss all that on Episode 1039 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, plus J.T. Realmuto's continued absence, Japanese players going elsewhere, and the slew of free agents that remain on the market!

One thing the Phillies won't be running back in 2026 is the same bullpen we saw in '25. After signing Brad Keller and trading away Matt Strahm, the Phils are approaching relief pitching differently this off-season. On this episode of Hittin' Season, from WHYY, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher tackle those deals, discuss why J.T. Realmuto remains unsigned and the back-up plans if they can't get a deal done, the White Sox signing a Japanese slugger and what it means for the Phillies, and a Phils-themed piece of merchandise we feel is missing from your Christmas wish lists.

The Phillies appear to be done tinkering with their outfield after signing free agent Adolis Garcia to be their new everyday right fielder. On this episode of Hittin' Season, from WHYY, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the signing, what the 2026 outfield looks like, what it says about Justin Crawford and Harrison Bader, and Dave Dombrowski's off-season plan thus far. Also, an analysis of what the Braves and Mets have done over the last week.

Kyle Schwarber is back with the Phillies. What does it mean for the team, their window of contention and their ability to add to the MLB roster this winter? Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the Schwarber deal, what's next for Dave Dombrowski and the front office, as well as Rob Thomson's contract extension and the Mets losing closer Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers on Episode 1035 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY!