Podcasts about Taijuan Walker

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio recap Hugh's difficult outing at a charity baseball event, including his lack of range in centerfield and broken-in cleats. They take calls from fans offering batting advice and training locations while discussing the Phillies' improved pitching and the Sixers' playoff loss. 01:50 - Hugh Douglas' Baseball Struggles 05:25 - Sixers Game 1 Reactions 08:14 - Phillies Pitching Improvement 10:14 - Taijuan Walker's Release Discussion 12:08 - Callers Offer Batting Advice 16:18 - Devonta Smith's Celebrity Game 19:24 - Satchel Paige Comparison 22:11 - NBA Playoff Bracket Talk 28:23 - Toronto Maple Leafs Presser 35:48 - Batting Mechanics and Furries 47:12 - Reckless Speculator Segment

Steve Adams joins Darragh McDonald to discuss the Red Sox firing Alex Cora along with five other coaches, what is leading to the lack of success in Boston, Lucas Giolito settling for a $3 million guarantee with the Padres, Taijuan Walker getting released, the Phillies firing manager Rob Thomson, and the Guardians promoting top prospect Travis Bazzana. 

The 2026 MLB season continues to deliver major news! Right-hander Lucas Giolito has signed with the San Diego Padres on a 1-year/$3 million deal that can reach up to $8 million with incentives, plus a mutual option for 2027. In a shocking move, the Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, hitting coach Peter Fatse, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, bench coach Ramon Vázquez, and game planning coach Jason Varitek. Chad Tracy has been named interim manager as the Red Sox look to turn their season around. Week in Review Highlights: Zack Wheeler made a strong return to the mound (5 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K vs. Braves). Highly touted prospect JR Ritchie earned his first MLB win in his debut, tossing 7 strong innings (5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K) against the Nationals. The Phillies released veteran starter Taijuan Walker. Cubs acquire infielder Nicky Lopez from the Rockies and bring back Vince Velasquez (his first MLB appearance since 2023). Top prospect Trey Yesavage is back and scheduled to pitch on Tuesday. Injury Updates: Raisel Iglesias – Shoulder inflammation Daniel Palencia – Lat strain (could return soon) J.T. Realmuto – Lower back injury Francisco Lindor – Calf injury (expected to miss “quite a bit of time”); Mets call up Ronny Mauricio Eugenio Suárez – Oblique strain We break down all the biggest stories, the impact of the Red Sox coaching purge, Giolito's fit in San Diego, and early season roster moves. In This Video: Lucas Giolito Padres signing details Red Sox fire Alex Cora & entire coaching staff – Chad Tracy interim manager Zack Wheeler return + JR Ritchie impressive MLB debut Cubs add Nicky Lopez & Vince Velasquez Full injury report including Lindor & Realmuto Subscribe for daily MLB news, contract updates, injury reports, and 2026 season coverage! Hit the bell for notifications. Comment below: Was firing Alex Cora the right move for Boston? How big is the Giolito signing for the Padres? Who had the best performance of the week?

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Alex Cora's firing as manager of the Red Sox, and what it means for the Red Sox this season, and going forward long-term. From there, we draft teams made of Yankees and Red Sox players since 2000, and attempt to rank the top-ten starting pitchers in baseball under the age of 25. To wrap up, we give our thoughts on a potential alternate jersey for the Yankees, and Taijuan Walker's release and the general job Dave Dombrowski has done with the Phillies.

Happy Friday (unless you are Mike Brown or a Hawks fan. I'm only sort of kidding), Finish Your Breakfast (4.24.2026): The Braves are now the best team in baseball. The Yankees swept the Red Sox in a rivalry that seems to be losing juice. Blake Perkins, David Hamilton, and Jahmai Jones all played a big role in the Tigers v. Brewers game. The Mets got their second win in as many days. The Phillies are still struggling and have released Taijuan Walker. That makes Justin Crawford the only American-born Black player on the Phillies roster—all of that and more as I pray for a Knicks comeback in this round one series.

In honor of Taijuan Walker, the WIP Morning Show has today's side topic.

They analyze the Eagles' first-round selection of Makai Lemon, including the draft-day trade drama and how the receiver fits into the offense. The conversation shifts to the Phillies' struggles and the release of Taijuan Walker, along with speculation regarding Rob Thomson's job security. Additionally, they discuss the ongoing scandal involving Mike Vrabel and potential tampering charges involving the Patriots. 01:41 - Makai Lemon Draft Analysis 06:45 - Jalen Hurts Character 10:56 - Phillies Struggles Analysis 15:17 - Trade Up Logistics 19:00 - Jalen Hurts Expectations 25:04 - Rob Thomson Hot Seat 28:15 - Mike Vrabel Scandal 36:27 - Patriots Tampering Charges 40:21 - Gretzky on Rick Tocchet 46:21 - Makai Lemon Fit

Joe DeCamara and John Ritchie evaluate the Eagles' draft day move to select USC's Makai Lemon, weighing the pick's value against the team's offensive line needs. They also discuss the Phillies' decision to release Taijuan Walker and look ahead to the Sixers' matchup against the Celtics. 01:50 - Eagles Draft Makai Lemon 06:00 - Roster Value Comparison 10:35 - Analyzing Team Needs 14:20 - Evaluating Wide Receiver Depth 19:15 - Listener Draft Feedback 24:15 - Mel Kiper On Lemon 25:45 - Phillies Cut Taijuan Walker 28:00 - Sixers Celtics Game Preview 35:50 - Segment: What Had To Go 41:45 - Draft Strategy Debate

Joe DeCamara and John Ritchie debate the Philadelphia Eagles' decision to move up and draft wide receiver Makai Lemon in the 2026 NFL Draft on 94WIP. They discuss the Phillies releasing Taijuan Walker and evaluate the job status of manager Rob Thompson during a brutal losing streak. Also, the Sixers host the Celtics in Game 3 tonight with the series tied 1-1. Additionally, they analyze the escalating scandal involving Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini. 03:08 - Eagles Draft Makai Lemon 08:33 - DeCamara Defends Draft Pick 21:08 - Phillies Release Taijuan Walker 36:36 - Sixers Game 3 Optimism 43:47 - Mike Vrabel Development Update 57:01 - Vrabel And Russini Scandal 01:06:41 - Eliot Shorr-Parks Analysis 01:15:56 - Eagles Draft Priorities Tonight 01:22:56 - Beat The Hammer Trivia 01:35:27 - Phillies And Eagles Debate 01:41:38 - Lane Johnson Injury Doubts 01:59:04 - Sixers Hopes Vs Reality 02:08:15 - Vrabel Accountability Statement 02:17:41 - Gretzky On Rick Tocchet 02:26:19 - Second Round Edge Rushers 02:38:28 - Second Round Draft History 02:46:54 - Raiders Draft Analysis 03:00:04 - Weekend Sports Matchup Outlook 03:05:42 - Final Sixers Matchup Predictions

BT joins the show to discuss the Cardinals upcoming series against the Mariners. Does he think the Cardinals will move to a 6-man rotation? Should the Cardinals take a flyer on Taijuan Walker?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Philadelphia Phillies lost their eighth-straight game on Wednesday night as moving Taijuan Walker to the bullpen didn't seem to make him more effective. Jack Fritz reacts to yet another frustrating night of baseball at Wrigley Field. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio analyze the Flyers' dominant 3-0 series lead over the Penguins following a raucous home win in Philadelphia. They shift focus to the 2026 NFL Draft, debating whether to prioritize immediate needs or long-term roster building. The conversation also covers the sudden release of Taijuan Walker and an evaluation of the Phillies' offensive struggles.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas break down the Phillies' decision to release Taijuan Walker following a string of poor performances and a controversial excuse from hitting coach Kevin Long. They also analyze the Flyers' physical series against the Penguins and preview the Eagles' NFL Draft strategy.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas react to the Philadelphia Flyers taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins while mocking Sidney Crosby's behavior. They also discuss the breaking news of the Philadelphia Phillies releasing pitcher Taijuan Walker after a disastrous season. The conversation shifts to the NFL Draft as they weigh a caller's proposal to trade Jalen Hurts for defensive star Myles Garrett.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas discuss the Phillies' decision to release Taijuan Walker and the $15 million price tag to send him home. They pivot to Flyers playoff excitement and Jay Glazer's rumors about a potential NFL Draft trade.

Broads joins Joe and Hugh to celebrate the Flyers' commanding 3-0 series lead over the Penguins while criticizing Sidney Crosby's recent antics. They also discuss the upcoming NFL draft, focusing on a high-stakes tattoo bet involving Jalen Hurts and the possibility of the Eagles trading up. Additionally, they field a wild caller proposal to trade Hurts for Myles Garrett and address the release of Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas react to the Phillies moving on from Taijuan Walker following a string of disastrous starts and a ballooning ERA. They criticize hitting coach Kevin Long for blaming the team's offensive struggles on a lack of left-handed batting practice pitchers. Discussion also turns toward Dave Dombrowski's roster construction and expectations for the Eagles in the first round of the NFL Draft. 01:09 - Phillies Pitching Struggles 04:59 - Pathetic Hitting Excuses 07:13 - Rob Thomson Panic 16:06 - Taijuan Walker Released 21:35 - Eagles Draft Preview

– The playoff odds are not buying into the Cardinals' hot start. Plus, How much has this been influenced by the quality of opponents?– Should the Cardinals explore the Taijuan Walker market?– New photos of the Dianna Russini story have emerged.– Questions and AnswersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- The playoff odds are not buying into the Cardinals' hot start. Plus, How much has this been influenced by the quality of opponents?- Should the Cardinals explore the Taijuan Walker market?- New photos of the Dianna Russini story have emerged.- Questions and Answers- How do the Blues compare to the other teams in this retool box? Plus, Would this push the Blues into a full rebuild?- NFL Draft Superlatives- The Cardinals are about to enter a stretch that could really test their pitching.- Junk Drawer- College sports might have a full landscape change. - Believe it or not- Blues analyst Joey Vitale- BK & Ferrario rewindSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BK & T-Bone are back to talk about the Cardinals' 4-2 road trip. Does Oli deserve criticism for the getaway day lineup to wrap up the Miami series? If Jordan Walker is going through a slump, which hitter needs to step up? Should the Cardinals consider signing Taijuan Walker? How should they navigate this 17-games-in-17-days stretch? Plus, how are things going down on the farm?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BK & T-Bone are back to talk about the Cardinals' 4-2 road trip. Does Oli deserve criticism for the getaway day lineup to wrap up the Miami series? If Jordan Walker is going through a slump, which hitter needs to step up? Should the Cardinals consider signing Taijuan Walker? How should they navigate this 17-games-in-17-days stretch? Plus, how are things going down on the farm?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Griffin Warner talks betting for Friday. Griffin Warner hosts the latest episode of What I Bet on the Pregame Network and Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, returning after a short break at 5-3-1 over his last nine and ready for a long summer of World Cup soccer and Major League Baseball content, opening with a Friday soccer card that covers Serie A, Ligue 1, and the Bundesliga before running through every game on the MLB slate and delivering the What I Bet best bet. In Serie A, Griffin leans Sassuolo plus one at home against Cesc Fàbregas's Como, a newly promoted side that scores goals and offers real value as a home underdog while Como faces tactical distraction from their Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter midweek, and he leans under three goals in Inter's home match against Cagliari citing possible rotation of Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram for the cup match. In Ligue 1, he waits for Toulouse at plus one and a quarter or better against RC Lens in a game where the visiting side tends to perform above expectations in difficult road environments. In the Bundesliga, St. Pauli host FC Köln in a relegation six-pointer where Griffin expects St. Pauli to control possession and grind out a low-scoring physical game, leaning under two and a quarter to two and a half. On the MLB side he runs every game on the Friday board including Kodai Senga and the Mets at plus 124 against Edward Cabrera and the Cubs, Cleveland minus 135 with Tanner Bibee against Chris Bassitt and the Orioles, Tampa Bay over Pittsburgh in the Rays-Pirates game, Michael Wacha at plus 162 for Kansas City against Cam Schlittler and the Yankees, the Blue Jays-Diamondbacks over nine at plus money with Eric Lauer facing Michael Soroka given bullpen concerns for both clubs, Jacob deGrom against Logan Gilbert in the pitching matchup of the night where he wants a seven to play the under, and José Soriano continuing one of the best starts to a season in the American League while the Angels lean makes sense at a reasonable price against Matt Waldron and the Padres. The official best bet is the Braves at Phillies over nine and a half, with Taijuan Walker finding barrels consistently and Martín Pérez generating soft contact but enough traffic for runs to cross the plate on both sides. Promo code PITCH20 at Pregame.com for 20 percent off anything on the site through April 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Braves hit the road for a 7-game series after the off day an will face 2 division rivals starting with the Phillies tonight and the Nationals on Monday Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room and talked Braves on the road, Spencer Strider & Sean Murphy rehab starts and more Ford Leadoff Show gets things underway tonight at 5:25p with First Pitch scheduled for 6:40p in Philadelphia, Braves are sending Martin Perez (0-1, 3.14) to face off against Taijuan Walker (1-2, 7.35) for the Phillies Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The FanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spike and Ike preview a critical homestand finale for the Phillies against the Atlanta Braves as Taijuan Walker takes the mound. They also discuss Diana Russini's heroic highway rescue and break down the starting lineup and minor league defensive metrics. 01:50 - Truckhorn Jerry Visit 06:07 - Diana Russini's Rescue Story 07:41 - Reacting To The Text Line 12:45 - Phillies vs Braves Preview 23:43 - Starting Lineup Analysis

Finish Your Breakfast (4.12.2026): Jordan Walker, James Wood, Josh Bell, and Jeremiah Jackson all made some noise last night. The Astros and Mariners played a Mixtape Classic with Taylor Trammell, Cam Smith, and JP Crawford all making big plays. Crawford walked it off. Taijuan Walker got his first win of the season, and Justin Crawford continues to contribute to the Phillies—all of that and more on today's FYB.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Diamondbacks at Phillies 1:05PM ET— Brandon Pfaadt will start for Arizona. Pfaadt in 33 starts carried an ERA of 5.25 with WHIP of 1.35. The right hander struck out 19.2% with 4.8% walks. Ground balls sat at 42.1% with 1.32 home runs per nine innings. In two starts he allowed eight runs with five strikeouts in 10 2/3rd innings. Taijuan Walker is starting for Philadelphia. Walker appeared in 34 games posted an ERA of 4.08 with WHIP of 1.41. The veteran fanned 16% with 7.8% walks. Ground balls sat at 44.8% with 1.53 home runs per nine innings. In two starts he allowed eleven runs with six strikeouts in 9 2/3red innings.

We are less than a month into the Philadelphia Phillies 2026 season. What we can say for certain is that the team is an up and down rollercoaster. Joining us this week to discuss what we've seen from the team thus far was Ethan Witte from TheGoodPhigh.com over at SB Nation. The guys talked batting. They talked early pitching. Where should our minds be at with this team?But first, the guys discussed and dissected the latest huge story in the NFL: the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini story, and how that correlates with the Eagles and A.J. Brown trade talks. (Approx. 4:20)From there, they dove into some Flyers talk as this team is now in a playoff position. (Approx. 16:40)Then the pivoted to the Sixers and how the latter part of their season has looked. Might they actually make it into the postseason after uninspiring play on the court as of late? (Approx. 23:50)The Phillies are a good baseball team, but we need to see a lot more coming from key players in the lineup. (Approx. 32:10)What they threw down on the Table this week was a great and in-depth conversation with Ethan Witte from The Good Phight about the start of the Phillies season. They first discussed the need for fans to chill out with less than a month of baseball having been played. The future of Taijuan Walker. Can the bullpen keep up their dominant consistency? Which player needs to start rebounding this early? All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 28:55)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

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

Finish Your Breakfast: 3.31.2026. There are no more undefeated teams in Major League Baseball. The Dodgers, Blue Jays, Yankees, Brewers, and Marlins all took Ls last night. The White Sox, Giants, Diamonbacks, and Rockies picked up their first wins. The Reds' Chase Burns looked dominant in a win over the Pirates. The Phillies' Taijuan Walker struggled against the Nats. Wood, Abrams, and Lile all had RBIs for the Nats. There was a Hill Boys reunion in ATL. Aluvie hit two out, and Correa looks like Brooks Robinson. All of that and more: FYB.

On The Wire - Opening weekend chaos fuels the first true FAAB run of the season, with injuries, surprise playing time, and bullpen shakeups creating immediate waiver opportunities. Key targets across power, speed, and pitching are discussed, along with early-season strategy on how aggressive to be 1. Intro and News (0:00) Opening Day scheduling frustrations and early-season quirks FAAB season officially beginsJacob deGrom scratched; Jacob Latz opportunityTanner Bibee shoulder inflammation concernsMickey Moniak IL → impact on Jake McCarthy, Jordan Beck, Brenton DoyleTJ Rumfield early playing time in ColoradoChristopher Morel IL → Griffin Conine, Davidson De Los Santos Milwaukee injuries: Jackson Chourio, Andrew Vaughn Playing time shifts: Garrett Mitchell, Jake Bauers, Sal Frelick, David HamiltonTommy Pham signs with Mets (minor league deal) Rehab updates: Zack Wheeler Bullpen alert: Carlos Estévez struggles → KC closer speculation (Lucas Erceg, John Schreiber) 2. Power Categories (HR, RBI) (20:00) Rhys Hoskins – everyday role in Cleveland, undervalued powerMiguel Andujar – steady playing time in San DiegoMark Vientos – platoon-dependent valueMatt Wallner – power upside if playing time stabilizes 3. Speed Categories (R, SB) (32:00) David Hamilton – elite SB upside with newfound playing timeJake McCarthy – everyday leadoff vs RHPJake Meyers – underrated speed contributorNasim Nuñez – deep league SB target Bryce Matthews – speculative add with 40+ SB upside if role expands 4. Opportunity (AB, AVG) (45:00) Schedule notes: AZ, ATL, NYM, SF with 7-game weeksCasey Schmitt – everyday role + multi-position eligibilityNathan Lukes – hitting near top of TOR lineup vs RHPJoey Loperfido – emerging playing time in Houston Favor hitters with early-week volume advantages 5. Pitching Volume (W, K) (58:00) Two-start targets: Chris BassittZach Eflin Breakout watch: Joe Boyle (improved control) Deep streamers: Davis MartinJustin Verlander (widely available in 12s)Taijuan Walker (risky Coors start) Strategy: balancing early aggression vs ratio protection 6. Pitching Ratios (ERA, WHIP) (1:10:00) Reliever targets for ratio + strikeout boost: Erik Sabrowski – elite stuff, improving control Strategy: Prioritize multi-inning relievers Target teams with heavy bullpen usage Use relievers to stabilize early ratio volatility 7. Closers (Saves) (1:18:00) Philly bullpen uncertainty: Jordan Romano vs alternatives Angels speculation: Reid Detmers long-term closer upside Texas chaos: Robert Garcia, Chris Martin, committee risk Minnesota: Cole Sands emerging option Kansas City: post-Estévez meltdown watchlist 8. Wild Card (Stashes) (1:25:00) Bryce Eldridge – potential early call-upDylan Crews – stash if droppedAlex Freeland – short-term upside with path to more Strategy: prioritize upside over replacement-level veterans early 9. Closing Comments (1:28:00) Stay patient—don't overreact to small samples Avoid unnecessary drops this early Build long FAAB waterfalls Focus on opportunity + upside without forcing moves Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jody Jackson joins Wolf and Luke for Leading Off with Jody Jackson to discuss what is on the line for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their series against the Philadelphia Phillies, what to expect from Taijuan Walker on Friday, and what she has seen from the trio of Gabriel Moreno, Corbin Carroll, and Geraldo Perdomo.

The Phillies' pitching staff is clicking at the right time, but the fourth rotation spot remains a question mark. Will Aaron Nola get the nod, or could it go to Taijuan Walker or another arm? Joe DeCamara and the WIP Morning Show break it all down as October baseball quickly approaches.

The Phillies have a pivotal game tonight that will be the difference of a series loss and getting out right swept by the Mets. But, Hugh Douglas is not confident that the Phillies will break this slump starting with Taijuan Walker who he predicts will be 'shook' tonight. Do you think Taijuan Walker and the Phillies will break the slump tonight?

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. The MLB Friday betting preview with Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner broke down twelve games with both hosts riding an 8–2 streak on best bets. Munaf opened by stressing the urgency with roughly 35 games left, while Griffin noted, “we're getting hot at the right time of year.” Colorado at Pittsburgh led the card. Antonio Senzatela, torched in a 17–16 loss the last time he saw the Pirates, carries a 2–8 road record. Munaf called the over 8.5 the best angle. Griffin, mocking the Rockies as “one of the least competitive franchises in global sports,” leaned Pirates at home but doubted unders due to Colorado bats. Washington at Philadelphia followed with Cade Cavalli against Taijuan Walker. Cavalli threw seven shutout innings versus the Phillies previously, but Munaf warned that rematches favor the hitters. Griffin advised focusing on Phillies run lines and blowout props. The Red Sox at Yankees matchup paired Brayan Bello with Max Fried. Griffin argued the line “doesn't respect what Bello has done,” while Munaf highlighted Boston's 6–1 record in Bello's last seven against New York. Fried has allowed four or more runs in four of his last five. Both favored Boston plus money. Houston at Baltimore featured Lance McCullers in his first start since July 19 against Cade Povich. Griffin pointed to Houston's offensive slump of just eight runs in seven games. Munaf doubted McCullers' sharpness and leaned over nine, adding that Adley Rutschman is sidelined and Josh Hader likely out until October. In Detroit, Ryan Bergen faced Casey Mize. Munaf cited Mize's 3.63 ERA and 103 strikeouts, with Detroit winning his last four starts. Griffin criticized Mize's All-Star nod and praised Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez. Both leaned under early but saw Royals value. The Mets at Braves matchup showcased rookie Nolan McLean, who struck out eight but walked four in his debut. Griffin favored Atlanta as a home dog and the over 8.5, while Munaf leaned similarly, noting hot Atlanta weather would boost scoring. St. Louis at Tampa Bay featured Miles Mikolas against Adrian Houser. Griffin trusted the Rays' bullpen, while Munaf stressed Mikolas' inconsistency and backed Tampa at -128. Minnesota at Chicago pitted Zebby Matthews against Aaron Civale. Griffin quickly said, “give me the White Sox.” Munaf agreed, citing Matthews' 5.06 ERA and Chicago's 7–3 record at home on Friday nights, all as underdogs. In Texas, Slade Cecconi met Nathan Eovaldi. Griffin praised Eovaldi's Cy Young-level form, recommending under plays. Munaf backed that, noting Rangers home unders sit at 64.5 percent. Milwaukee hosting San Francisco saw Carson Whisenhunt oppose José Quintana. Griffin highlighted Bryce Turang's surge, while Munaf cited Milwaukee's 42–20 home record and San Francisco's 13–22 mark against lefties, backing Brewers run line at plus money. Cincinnati at Arizona matched Zach Littell with Ryne Nelson. Munaf praised Nelson's 5–1, 2.20 ERA home mark across 57 innings, backing the Diamondbacks and their team total. Griffin agreed Arizona held value despite a high price. The Dodgers at Padres closed the slate with Blake Snell against Yu Darvish. Griffin trusted Darvish's improvement and liked San Diego as a home underdog. Munaf leaned to the under eight, noting Snell's six scoreless innings against the Padres last week but citing Darvish's 2.55 career ERA in 16 appearances versus Los Angeles. Best bets closed the show. Griffin picked Tampa Bay over St. Louis, while Munaf selected the over in Houston and Baltimore, both looking to extend their winning streak into the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. The MLB Friday betting preview with Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner broke down twelve games with both hosts riding an 8–2 streak on best bets. Munaf opened by stressing the urgency with roughly 35 games left, while Griffin noted, “we're getting hot at the right time of year.” Colorado at Pittsburgh led the card. Antonio Senzatela, torched in a 17–16 loss the last time he saw the Pirates, carries a 2–8 road record. Munaf called the over 8.5 the best angle. Griffin, mocking the Rockies as “one of the least competitive franchises in global sports,” leaned Pirates at home but doubted unders due to Colorado bats. Washington at Philadelphia followed with Cade Cavalli against Taijuan Walker. Cavalli threw seven shutout innings versus the Phillies previously, but Munaf warned that rematches favor the hitters. Griffin advised focusing on Phillies run lines and blowout props. The Red Sox at Yankees matchup paired Brayan Bello with Max Fried. Griffin argued the line “doesn't respect what Bello has done,” while Munaf highlighted Boston's 6–1 record in Bello's last seven against New York. Fried has allowed four or more runs in four of his last five. Both favored Boston plus money. Houston at Baltimore featured Lance McCullers in his first start since July 19 against Cade Povich. Griffin pointed to Houston's offensive slump of just eight runs in seven games. Munaf doubted McCullers' sharpness and leaned over nine, adding that Adley Rutschman is sidelined and Josh Hader likely out until October. In Detroit, Ryan Bergen faced Casey Mize. Munaf cited Mize's 3.63 ERA and 103 strikeouts, with Detroit winning his last four starts. Griffin criticized Mize's All-Star nod and praised Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez. Both leaned under early but saw Royals value. The Mets at Braves matchup showcased rookie Nolan McLean, who struck out eight but walked four in his debut. Griffin favored Atlanta as a home dog and the over 8.5, while Munaf leaned similarly, noting hot Atlanta weather would boost scoring. St. Louis at Tampa Bay featured Miles Mikolas against Adrian Houser. Griffin trusted the Rays' bullpen, while Munaf stressed Mikolas' inconsistency and backed Tampa at -128. Minnesota at Chicago pitted Zebby Matthews against Aaron Civale. Griffin quickly said, “give me the White Sox.” Munaf agreed, citing Matthews' 5.06 ERA and Chicago's 7–3 record at home on Friday nights, all as underdogs. In Texas, Slade Cecconi met Nathan Eovaldi. Griffin praised Eovaldi's Cy Young-level form, recommending under plays. Munaf backed that, noting Rangers home unders sit at 64.5 percent. Milwaukee hosting San Francisco saw Carson Whisenhunt oppose José Quintana. Griffin highlighted Bryce Turang's surge, while Munaf cited Milwaukee's 42–20 home record and San Francisco's 13–22 mark against lefties, backing Brewers run line at plus money. Cincinnati at Arizona matched Zach Littell with Ryne Nelson. Munaf praised Nelson's 5–1, 2.20 ERA home mark across 57 innings, backing the Diamondbacks and their team total. Griffin agreed Arizona held value despite a high price. The Dodgers at Padres closed the slate with Blake Snell against Yu Darvish. Griffin trusted Darvish's improvement and liked San Diego as a home underdog. Munaf leaned to the under eight, noting Snell's six scoreless innings against the Padres last week but citing Darvish's 2.55 career ERA in 16 appearances versus Los Angeles. Best bets closed the show. Griffin picked Tampa Bay over St. Louis, while Munaf selected the over in Houston and Baltimore, both looking to extend their winning streak into the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Phillies will need to make some adjustments to the pitching staff now that Zack Wheeler is out. Jordan Romano has been a major disappointment. Guys like Taijuan Walker are going to need to step it up. Bryce Harper yesterday during an interview says that he and the team trust the rest of the pitching staff to keep the momentum.

Justin Morganstein breaks down a rough week for the Phils lineup as the top of the order cools down considerably. Plus, Taijuan Walker's bounce back season should be appreciated.

Jack Fritz reacts to Taijuan Walker's latest quality start in the Phillies' 4-1 win over the Reds on Monday night. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

Taijuan Walker has turned around his Phillies tenure in incredible fashion. Going from a guy being chased out of town for his terrible play to a guy who's been one of the more consistent arms in the rotation. How have you felt about Taijuan Walker's season and the way he's turned around the view of him from Philadelphia.

In hour 1, the WIP Midday Show are discussing about giving the 2025 Phillies a clean slate. A clean slate from the postseason failures of recent years past. Should the Phillies be given a clean slate for 2025 going forward? Plus, looking at the impressive turnaround of Taijuan Walker.

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

Francisco Rojas is back with a new episode of Phillies Today. On this episode, it's all things related to the trade deadline for the Fightins. Francisco talks about what he thinks of Dave Dombrowski making a big splash and landing one of the best relievers/closers in the sport, Jhoan Duran. Also, he discusses other notable trades that have happened already around MLB. Lastly, Francisco talks about what else he would like the Phillies to do before the trade deadline ends today.

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. The discussion hosted by Manaf Manji with Griffin Warner covers MLB trades, team trajectories, and Friday betting previews. It begins with anticipation for an active trade deadline as the Arizona Diamondbacks officially begin a fire sale after being swept by Houston, trading Josh Naylor to Seattle and reportedly shopping Eugenio Suarez. Griffin notes the Yankees and Cubs as possible suitors while mocking the Yankees' defensive issues despite Aaron Boone's optimism. The first breakdown focuses on the Brewers hosting Miami with Freddie Peralta (12–4, 2.85 ERA) against Cal Quantrill. Milwaukee, 22–6 in their last 28, are heavy favorites at -220. Manji highlights Peralta's home dominance (7–0, 1.53 ERA), backing Brewers -1.5. The Diamondbacks vs Pirates matchup features Ryne Nelson (5.79 road ERA) against Mike Burrows. Warner criticizes Arizona's bullpen anchored by closer Kevin Ginkel (7.89 ERA) and prefers the Pirates as slight home underdogs. The Phillies visit the Yankees with Taijuan Walker and Will Warren on the mound. Both expect a high-scoring affair in homer-friendly Yankee Stadium, with Manji giving his best bet on over 10 runs. In Baltimore, Kyle Freeland (2–10, 5.19 ERA) faces Dean Kremer, who has a 2.00 ERA at home. Manji leans Rockies +1.5 for value. The Dodgers visit Boston with Emmet Sheehan against Brayan Bello. Warner views the Dodgers as overpriced and takes the Red Sox at +106. Tampa Bay's Zach Littell faces Cincinnati's Nick Martinez; Warner favors the Reds as home dogs, while Manji prefers the Rays' team total over. The Blue Jays visit the reeling Tigers, who are 1–10 in their last 11 and last in MLB in runs, ERA, and WHIP over that stretch. Both back Toronto behind José Berríos against Keider Montero. In Chicago, Shota Imanaga meets Adrian Houser. Manji notes the White Sox are 5–2 straight up at home and leans their run line or first five innings while targeting under 8.5. The Braves take on the Rangers with Joey Wentz against Nathan Eovaldi, and Warner leans Braves moneyline against an expensive favorite, though Manji supports Texas early behind Eovaldi. Cleveland's Gavin Williams faces Michael Wacha in Kansas City; Warner points out KC has lost five straight Wacha starts due to poor run support, siding with the Guardians. The Nationals visit the Twins, with Mackenzie Gore versus prospect Zebby Matthews. Warner calls Gore overworked and makes Minnesota -131 his best bet, joined by Manji. Seattle's consistent Brian Wu visits the Angels' Jose Soriano, who has a 5.65 ERA at home. Manji recommends Seattle's team total over. The Mets travel to San Francisco, with Clay Holmes set to be piggybacked by relievers against Logan Webb. Warner backs the Giants at -132, while Manji prefers the under 7.5 or first five under. The show closes with best bets: Griffin takes the Twins -131, while Manji selects Phillies-Yankees over 10. They also tease expanded coverage next week with three episodes leading up to the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you had a ticket to Sunday's series finale between the Phillies and Reds, you were lucky.You got to watch Zack Wheeler pitch his first complete game since 2021, and come one Austin Hays homer from a perfect game. Wheeler showed again why he not only is one of the best pitchers in baseball, but why he should start for the NL in next weeks' All-Star Game in Atlanta and why he could be headed to Cooperstown, N.Y., one day.We talk Wheeler, Trea Turner not making the All-Star team, concerns about Ranger Suárez and Jesús Luzardo, Taijuan Walker rejoining the rotation and more!Phillies fans, whether you're hustling on the field or having a catch with your kids — staying mobile is everything.  That's where Rothman Orthopaedics comes in. With expert care and top docs, they keep the Phillies and Philly moving. Schedule an appointment now at RothmanOrtho.com.It's “Best Week” by Manco & Manco Pizza! Manco's is the Best of the Best, and every week throughout the season we pick our best Phillies players, performances and moments of the week.Love The Phillies Show? You can purchase your very own Phillies Show t-shirt by 47 Brand here! We've got maroon and powder blue shirts in stock!@The Phillies Show Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow us on social media!@Foul Territory We're part of the Foul Territory Network. Follow FT and find more shows, including Fair Territory!If you like The Phillies Show, subscribe and give us a five-star review!

While the starting pitching has been great all season for the Phillies, the bullpen and the final starter position have been a bit of concern along with the offense. This as Aaron Nola begins throwing again and Taijuan Walker now gets called back to be a starter. Tom Kelly wants to give Andrew Painter a chance already especially after all the chances Mick Abel got!

Jesus Luzardo threw 6 strong innings last night, striking out 10, as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4 for their fifth straight win. Six different Phillies, including Bryce Harper and Trea Turner, had multi-hit nights, as the team picked up 17 hits for the second straight game. They go for a sixth straight win tonight, as Taijuan Walker rejoins the starting rotation. Plus, we're joined by DNVR Rockies host, Christian Saez, to breakdown the series and talk about the difficulties of covering a team like the Rockies.

On Episode 958 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps the first two games of the Phillies series in Tampa, another series win for the boys! The Good Phight's Ethan Witte stops by to talk Kyle Schwarber extension, Zack Wheeler or Jesus Luzardo as the Phils' best Cy Young candidate, and whether Iron Pig stud Otto Kemp has a future in Philadelphia. Also, is Taijuan Walker going to be a stud reliever now?

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies 10-4 loss at the hands of the San Francisco Giants on Monday night. The offense once again struggled to hit with runners in scoring position and Taijuan Walker allowed six runs in a nightmare third inning. Presented by Miller Lite. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices