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This week on the TABLE TALK interview podcast, Jeff sat down with Kris Willis from SBNation.com for a great discussion about about Major League Baseball storylines we're following at the end of August. The question is: who's built for October? Jeff and Kris talked about the Braves and Phillies battle for the NL East division. What happened to Kyle Tucker? What will the NL and AL Wild Card spots look like towards the end of the season? 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

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.

Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 437 of the Hammer Territory Podcast to discuss a troubling week for the Atlanta Braves, albeit one that was salvaged on Sunday Night Baseball with a win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the Little League Classic. They also discuss the state of the NL East race, growing concerns about the lineup, and preview a big series with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the baseball world enters the final month of the regular season, teams are all ready to make their final push to try and lock in their spot for the postseason. While the Wild Card spots have allowed more teams into the dance, some are still eyeing a possible division championship. With the Atlanta Braves being a mainstay at the top of the NL East, the Philadelphia Phillies, on their hot streak, look ready to make a move to the top of the division. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Phillies' nine-game win streak after sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals and completing an incredible ninth-inning comeback on Sunday. Even though the Phillies and Braves will face off six more times before the season ends, there's a real reason to believe that the City of Brotherly Love is not ready to settle for an NL Wild Card spot just yet. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan talk about the incredible game from Randy Arozarena on Saturday, as well as Kade Anderson's debut in the same game and why the Seattle Mariners still have a good chance to possibly snag the AL West with their schedule the rest of the way. The guys then react to the breaking news that the Houston Astros are parting ways with GM Dana Brown, Shohei Ohtani getting closer to being back on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers and recap all the other action from this weekend in baseball. 2:15 - The Opener: Phillies on Fire 14:51 - We Need To Talk About: Randy Arozarena 27:38 - How Sweep It Is: Encouraging News for Dodgers 37:39 - Sweeps from the Weekend Recap 49:26 - Astros Part Ways with GM 1:00:02 - Turbo Mode: Weekend Recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy talk about the chance Michael Penix has to win the Falcons QB job, the Braves having to battle the Phillies for the final month of the regular season, and the AMA.

Andy and Randy talk about the Braves offense slowing down, and despite the pitching outings, they are losing series. They also discuss how hot the Phillies are and the battle for the NL East that is back alive.

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies winning their sixth game in a row and wonder if this team has enough juice to catch the Braves in the NL East. Presented by Miller Lite.

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies winning their sixth game in a row and wonder if this team has enough juice to catch the Braves in the NL East. Presented by Miller Lite.

Phillies fans are rejoicing after the Phils finished off a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins. Winners of six in a row, the suddenly red-hot club is inching closer to the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. Host John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps an entertaining series, including Aaron Nola's outstanding start, Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott's star turns, a complete makeover by the Phillies offense, and why John's not concerned about Zack Wheeler's struggles. Also, we take a look around the Majors and investigate the crippling season by Cal Raleigh, Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s weird home run stat, the Brewers' 22-0 shutout win over the Mariners, and the Dodgers' sudden vulnerability.

Andy and Randy talk about the Braves hot and cold streaks this season and currently watching the NL East lead shrink with very difficult opponents on the way.

The Philadelphia Phillies have won six games in a row and cut the Braves lead in the NL East down to 4.5 games. Joe Giglio takes a look at the playoff contenders in the National League and wonders if the Phils can capture their third straight division title. To preorder What If? by Joe Giglio, CLICK HERE!

Dave Uram joins the 94WIP Morning Show to provide an on-site report from joint practices in New England, highlighting AJ Brown's dominance and his tense interaction with the media. They discuss the Phillies' surge in the NL East standings and evaluate the team's bullpen concerns ahead of the postseason. The segment also features tributes to legendary broadcasters Harry Kalas and Merrill Reese alongside listener debates over fictional relationships. 01:34 - Phillies Playoff Discussion 05:00 - Supporting Aaron Nola 11:10 - Dave Uram Practice Report 18:00 - AJ Brown Presser Reaction 23:45 - NL East Division Race 30:05 - Iconic Radio Call Legacies 35:25 - Phillies Bullpen Trade Concerns

In hour 4, the 94WIP Morning Show discuss Vic Fangio's blunt assessment of Ty Robinson's development and conflicting reports regarding Jonathan Greenard's pec injury. They analyze AJ Brown's recent comments about his time in Philadelphia and his relationship with the media. Additionally, the discussion highlights the Phillies' pursuit of the NL East crown and concerns over kicker Jake Elliott's training camp performance. 03:00 - AJ Brown Trade Legacy 07:07 - Fangio's Eagles Roster Assessment 16:30 - AJ Brown Media Drama 19:48 - Philadelphia Sports Update 26:14 - Phillies Pitching Fatigue 37:03 - Jake Elliott Kicking Issues

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Wednesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler open their Wednesday, August 19 episode with a full betting agenda, running through a day baseball card before settling into five marquee night games and closing with a detailed look at the Baltimore Ravens win total for the coming NFL season. The show opens at 0:10 with a recap of Tuesday, where a best bet on the Astros fell short as the club managed only one run, while a late addition on the Blue Jays cashed after the market spent the afternoon leaning that direction. The Brewers also delivered a 22 run outburst on a first team total over, and both hosts agree the size of the margin does not change the value of the win. From there the guys turn to Wednesday's slate, beginning at 2:30 with Sandy Alcantara and the Marlins visiting Aaron Nola and the Phillies in an NL East matchup with the total set at eight and a half. Essler leans toward the over given a Phillies lineup that has seen plenty of Alcantara over the years, while Manji reinforces the pick by noting the first two games of this series both cleared ten combined runs and Miami carries one of the stronger road over rates in the league this season. At 4:44 the focus shifts to the Yankees and Orioles, Will Warren opposing Chris Bassitt, where the hosts back the over behind a red hot Bassitt since returning from the injured list and a notable gap in Warren's ERA between day games and night games. At 7:47 the crew previews Logan Gilbert and the Mariners against Dustin May and the Brewers, leaning toward a first five under behind Gilbert's strong seasonal trend in that split and questions about whether Milwaukee's offense stays hot after its outburst the night before. At 10:52 the Nationals and Rangers get a look, Cade Cavalli opposing Kumar Rocker, with both hosts siding with Washington as an underdog given Rocker's recent decline and a soft feeling total that Manji suggests attacking through a Nationals team total over. At 13:34 the Astros and Angels close out the marquee card, Ethan Pecko making his first major league start for Houston against Walbert Urena and the Angels, with both hosts landing firmly on the Angels given the price attached to an unproven starter and Urena's strong personal history against this Astros lineup. Around 16:16 the guys touch on a handful of additional angles, including an under lean in Cincinnati between the Reds and Cardinals and a first five lean on Cleveland behind one of the more reliable arms on the schedule this season. At 18:10 the show pivots to football, and the hosts spend real time on Baltimore's win total of eleven and a half following an 8 and 9 season that kept the Ravens out of the playoffs. They discuss the arrival of new head coach Jesse Minter, the free agent addition of pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, and a schedule that both hosts believe sets up favorably through the middle of the season and into a division heavy closing stretch. Essler walks through the week by week matchups in detail, while Manji highlights Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, and Mark Andrews as offensive pieces who could push the Ravens toward the higher end of their projected win range. Both hosts ultimately back the over on Baltimore, agreeing that a first year coaching staff typically buys the roster some patience regardless of immediate results. The episode closes with the day's best bets, a first five under between the Blue Jays and Rays built around a dominant WHIP from Tampa Bay's starter and a resurgent veteran arm for Toronto, and a Nationals team total over built around a Rangers starter who has struggled both at home and after dark in his recent outings. The hosts wrap by previewing tomorrow's show, which covers the final NFL win total of their series on the Los Angeles Rams alongside a lighter Thursday baseball slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandra and Steak analyze the Atlanta Braves' offensive struggles after a disappointing performance against the Twins. They also discuss the surprising resilience of the Starbucks business model despite economic shifts and provide updates on NFL training camp storylines. 01:00 - Morning Show Introduction 04:56 - Starbucks Economy Analysis 08:04 - Daily Sports Update

Andy and Randy talk about the Braves struggling last night in a loss to Minnesota, the ups and down of the season, the Phillies charging, and needing to get Ronald Acuna going again.

Andy and Randy analyze Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s comments regarding his knee health and reconstructed ACL following his recent press conference. They also break down the Atlanta Braves' recent dominance in the NL East and discuss the future contract of Ozzie Albies. 01:52 - Microphone And Technical Issues 05:20 - Braves Trade Deadline Impact 08:40 - NL East Division Standings 13:05 - Braves Starting Pitching Depth 18:05 - Braves Recent Offensive Surge 22:15 - Ozzie Albies Contract Talk 26:35 - Falcons Preseason Starter Plans 32:30 - Lionel Richie Music Debate 36:40 - Michael Penix Jr. Knee

During the 5pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked Braves, Yankees, Braves, Falcons Training Camp and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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HR2 - Falcons new offense must keep what they do well & add plays that compliment that In hour two Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to discuss if they think there's any chance that Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Zachariah Branch could compete for, or at some point become the Falcons wide receiver number two, explain why they think Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and Falcons Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees need to evolve the Falcons offense and not change it, play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, discuss if it's fair or foul to think that Zachariah Branch will have the second most red zone touchdowns by a Falcons wide receivers only behind Drake London, and more! The Morning Shift crew also continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves winning their eighth game in a row last night after beating the Miami Marlins at home 11-3, explain why they think the NL East will be over sooner rather than later if Ronald Acuña Jr. gets hot, and then close out hour two by talking about the biggest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves winning their eighth game in a row last night after beating the Miami Marlins at home 11-3, and explain why they think the NL East will be over sooner rather than later if Ronald Acuña Jr. gets hot.

The Trade Deadline approaches and the Atlanta Braves have several needs to fill before Monday's cutoff. Can Alex Anthopoulos find the pieces the roster needs to complete a championship contender? Grant McAuley delves into the trade deadline rumors in the wake of the Detroit Tigers dealing ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. With many more starters on the block, it leaves the Braves and other contenders with considerable options to weigh. These deals would also come at a good time for Atlanta, which has been playing a much better brand of baseball since the All-Star break and extended its lead in the NL East to 8 games. Also on deck for this episode: Ronald Acuña Jr.'s impact, the one-run victories, the stress on the bullpen, an injury to Reynaldo Lopez, an update on Spencer Schwellenbach, and the Braves roster crunch with Ha-Seong Kim back and Sean Murphy closing in on a return as Lane Thomas arrives in a trade with Kansas City. You'll also hear from Braves legend John Smoltz, who relives the trade that brought him to Atlanta 39 years ago this month. Catch From The Diamond on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on Sundays throughout baseball season or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. For more, visit www.FromTheDiamond.com.

Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman discuss a four-game sweep for the Atlanta Braves over the Nationals, continuing Atlanta's excellent play in recent weeks since the All-Star Break. They discuss Matt Olson's red-hot bat, a remarkable emergency start by Martin Perez, the acquisition of Lane Thomas, and much more. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MintMobile.com/Territory. That’s it there’s no catch. See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential. Enroll online today at K12.com/foulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of VSiN PrimeTime, Femi Abebefe and Will Hill discuss MLB betting strategies, featuring insights from guest Mike North. Key topics include the NL East matchup and trade deadline implications. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-The Braves extended their NL East lead and are one day closer to the trade deadline. - Plus Bijan and Baker are proof that there are two ways to approach the same situation. -And we are on the eve of a real life football month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-The Braves extended their NL East lead and are one day closer to the trade deadline. - Plus Bijan and Baker are proof that there are two ways to approach the same situation. -And we are on the eve of a real life football month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-The Braves extended their NL East lead and are one day closer to the trade deadline. - Plus Bijan and Baker are proof that there are two ways to approach the same situation. -And we are on the eve of a real life football month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Davis breaks down the Braves’ doubleheader against the Mets, Chris Sale’s upcoming start, and Atlanta’s growing lead in the NL East. Plus, Falcons training camp begins with quarterback injuries, Harrison Bader’s scooter crash, Kyle Shanahan takes responsibility for his accident, Tony Romo’s OWI arrest video, NCAA suspensions, and more.

It's Episode 492 and LeBron has finally chosen his new home. How does that change the Eastern Conference odds? We then take a look at another MLB division and cover a few other baseball stories before checking in on the NFL.

#TopOfTheOrder: Blockbusters, Pennants & Training CampsLeBron to Philly: The King is officially headed to the City of Brotherly Love! Joining Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, does LeBron immediately elevate the 76ers into NBA championship favorite status, or do the defending champion Knicks remain the ultimate team to beat?NFL Training Camp Kickoff: Pads are cracking, and camp gates are open across the league! As we head into the 2026 pre-season wire, which team featuring a brand-new head coach presents the most compelling storyline?MLB Pennant Races: The stretch run is here! With hyper-competitive dogfights taking shape in the AL West, AL Central, and NL East, which division race is destined to come down to the very final weekend of the season?#SportsBrosDraft: The Premier QB Gunslinger DraftThis Week's Draft: The most influential position in American sports takes center stage. Each Bro steps into the war room to draft a 5-man roster of Current NFL Quarterbacks. Who snags the elite top-tier MVPs, and who hits a home run with deep value picks?#WalkOffShot: No safety nets, no scripts, no filters. The Bros wrap up Episode 350 by dropping one final, unfiltered take before sliding out.Get Social With The Bros : linktr.ee/sportsbros_pcast#SportsBros #LeBronJames #76ers #NYKnicks #Knicks #NBA #NFLTrainingCamp #NFL #MLBPennantRace #NFLQBs #SportsBrosDraft #LiveStream #WeGone

Mike, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 14-3 loss to the New York Mets.

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the return of Ronald Acuna Jr. to the Atlanta Braves lineup, Falcons Training Camp starting this week. Jonathan Kuminga, the Hawks, Mike Tyson and more before being joined by MLB.com Insider for the Atlanta Braves, Mark Bowman. Later in the hour the guys talked about Tennesssee Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the return of Ronald Acuna Jr. to the Atlanta Braves lineup, Falcons Training Camp starting this week. Jonathan Kuminga, the Hawks, Mike Tyson and more before being joined by MLB.com Insider for the Atlanta Braves, Mark Bowman. Later in the hour the guys talked about Tennesssee Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for a Monday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, lots and lots to do on the program as we recap the weekend, we'll look back at the Orioles losing 2 of 3 to the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves where all three games felt very winnable as we discuss what this team should be trying to do at the trade deadline which is one week away now. At 11:20am, we will switch gears just a bit to catch up with the great Femi Ayanbadejo, we'll chat with the Super Bowl XXXV Champion about his new gig over at 105.7 The Fan as new Host of their afternoon programming, get his thoughts on the Ravens as we head into Training Camp, maybe some Orioles talk as well with the Baltimore media mogul. Then at 11:40am, we will continue talking football with former NFL Head Coach and former Ravens Offensive Coordinator Marc Trestman, who has a new book out on coaching called ‘Teaching the Game' we'll chat with Coach all about his new book, what he makes of today's NFL, the Ravens, Lamar Jackson and much more. Then at 12:05pm, we will talk more Orioles with host of the ‘Birdland Territory' podcast Brad Brach as we get the former MLB All-Star's thoughts on the O's following a pair of tough series losses to the Red Sox and Braves and what that means for how they handle next Monday's trade deadline. It's a Monday so Glenn and Griffin will go ‘Three Up and Three Down' with the Orioles, plus we'll meet PressBox intern Ryan Nickerson from UMBC!

Joe DeCamara and the 94WIP Morning Show analyze the Philadelphia Eagles' status by presenting an elite ledger that weighs defensive strengths against concerns like the salary cap and Saquon Barkley's workload. They also discuss the Phillies' recent struggles and whether the team can overcome the Braves in the NL East standings. 01:00 - Introduction and Absences 03:05 - Eagles Elite Ledger 06:43 - The Not Elite Case 13:57 - Saquon Barkley Debate 18:08 - Phillies Division Outlook

In hour 1, the 94WIP Morning show analyze whether the Eagles remain an elite contender as training camp approaches. They debate the team's defensive potential under Vic Fangio and contrast it with concerns regarding the offensive line and Jalen Hurts. The discussion also covers recent Phillies mistakes and a poll on the NL East division race. 01:50 - Intro And LeBron James 04:44 - Debating Eagles' Elite Status 09:12 - Vic Fangio's Defensive Impact 16:25 - Fictional Adventures Contest 21:11 - Phillies Struggle Versus Dodgers 26:15 - Eagles' Elite Talent Ledger 30:50 - Concerns For Eagles Season 36:57 - Saquon Barkley's Durability 41:51 - Phillies And Braves Division

Trevor, Matt, and Nate discuss the new Mid-Season Top 30 lists for the NL East, the intricacies of catching, and Eric Hartman's breakout.

Sheil is joined by The Broad Street Bulletin's Rich Hofmann to discuss their early training camp thoughts on the Eagles and whether Jalen Hurts has won over the fan base. Then, they analyze the latest on LeBron Watch and why the Celtics decided to trade Jaylen Brown. Then, they finish the pod by breaking the Phillies' chances in the NL East and some golf talk. Eagles training camp talk and takes- (6:46) Jalen Hurts being underrated - (28:04) LeBron Watch and the Jaylen Brown trade- (42:42) The State of the Phillies- (1:25:34) Golf talk- (1:43:23) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Rich Hofmann Producer: Stefan Anderson Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories from over the weekend, including an extremely bizarre story where two 35 year old men found out they were switched at birth?? Then we get to our first MLB Reacharound before the guys look ahead to this week's crucial road series against the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves. Listen here!

The 94 WIP Morning Show analyze the Phillies' outlook for the second half of the season and their race against the Braves. They also discuss Christopher Sánchez's recent performance and the persistent rumors surrounding LeBron James and the Sixers. 01:00 - LeBron James Sixers Debate 03:04 - Phillies Second Half Preview 06:41 - Christopher Sánchez Fatigue Concerns 08:15 - LeBron and Phillies

Eliot Shorr-Parks and James Seltzer of the 94 WIP Morning Show analyze LeBron James' potential fit with the 76ers and whether his arrival would disrupt the team's culture. They also discuss Tarik Skubal trade rumors for the Phillies and react to the Eagles' 10.5-win over/under projection. Callers chime in with their favorite non-human movie characters to win Foo Fighters tickets. 02:21 - Jay-Z concert delay story 05:14 - LeBron James decision timeline 08:35 - Phillies trade deadline outlook 14:11 - LeBron and Saquon comparisons 20:05 - NL East division race 24:19 - LeBron's impact on culture 28:59 - Eagles training camp expectations 34:49 - Bronny James discussion

The 94 WIP Morning Show debate whether LeBron James joining the Sixers would improve the team's championship odds or create an unnecessary "circus." They also evaluate the Phillies' position in the NL East, Trevor Zegras' new contract with the Flyers, the World Cup, and the impact of veteran stars on young rosters. 01:50 - Morning Show Takeover 06:00 - LeBron To Sixers 15:10 - Character Contest Begins 43:40 - Phillies Division Race 49:20 - Cristopher Sánchez Fatigue 56:00 - Soccer GOAT Debate 01:00:30 - Trevor Zegras Extension 01:16:10 - Team Culture Issues 01:27:10 - Eliot's Headband History 01:43:00 - LeBron Decision Update 02:04:00 - Vani's Movie History 02:14:40 - Eagles Training Camp 02:32:00 - Phillies Deadline Strategy 03:06:10 - Final Time's Yours

Carl and Mike get into some brief Falcons talk as they discuss why the Falcons quarterback battle intriguing and share thoughts on what if both Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa are both able to help the team reach the playoffs this season. They then get into Braves talk as they share thoughts on "how hard" Alex Anthopoulos may go in regards to making a trade or two to help the team maintain their position as the NL East leader.

As we hit the break, it's time to assess where things stand in the chase for postseason spots. Can the White Sox keep it up? Who will take control in the AL West and NL East? Want more? We also recap the Draft and tee things up for tonight's Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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Is Rafael Devers getting an unfair reputation? On today's episode, I explain why I think the conversation surrounding Devers has gone too far and why his teammates tell a much different story than the headlines. Then it's time for this week's MLB Power Rankings. The Phillies continue their surge, the Braves have stumbled after leading the NL East comfortably just weeks ago, the Dodgers remain on top, and several teams are making major moves as we approach the trade deadline. Also on today's show: My latest Top 10 MLB Power Rankings Phillies vs. Braves in the NL East Kyle Schwarber becomes MLB's first 30-home run hitter Why the Astros are looking dangerous again Jazz Chisholm's check-swing frustration The biggest stories from around Major League Baseball Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow, rate, and review—it really helps the podcast grow. ⚾ Timestamps: 0:00 Rafael Devers is Misunderstood  2:41 New MLB Power Rankings 15:12 Astros Are Coming 18:37 Biggest Pet Peeve 20:26 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't look now, but after winning their series against the Mets this weekend, the Phillies have cut the Braves' lead in the NL East to 3 games. John Stolnis of The Good Phight runs down the top storylines from the weekend, including the Race to 400 for Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, the divergent paths taken by the Mets and Phils since early struggles, and the legend of Derek Hill. Also, some thoughts about Tommy Pham, Andrew Painter and the putrid American League.

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies winning back-to-back games with dramatic 9th innings and discuss the team's chances of catching the Braves in the NL East. Presented by Miller Lite.To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com

The Phillies are starting to ascend the NL East after big performances from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. Will the Yankees try to acquire more pitching in the form of Tarik Skubal? (9:00) The Nothing Personal Pick of the Day with a Yankees-Tigers selection. (17:00) Giannis Antetekoumpo on the move (22:00) and how will the Knicks attack the NBA Draft after hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy? (29:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices