Podcast appearances and mentions of Zack Wheeler

Last night, Zack Wheeler crossed the 1000 strikeout mark since joining the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020. Where does Zack Wheeler rank among starting pitchers since joining the Phillies five years ago? Is he the best starting pitcher in the last six seasons?

Lance Brozdowski digs into the Cubs game 1 loss in Philadelphia, Kyle Tucker's dominance against good pitching, and Ryan Pressly velocity bounce-back.

Ike, Spike and Fritz continue to discuss the state of the Phils and respond to caller suggesting that the team should sell at the trade deadline.

Willard and Dibs reminisce on the 2011 Giants trade that sent a young Zach Wheeler to the Mets in exchange for Carlos Beltran. Despite the fact that the Giants missed the playoffs after making that trade, Buster Posey said that he loved the move. What does that say about Posey's vision for this trade deadline?

Make it a summer of baseball to remember by joining Seth Woolcock, Chris Welsh and Joe Orrico for their June 2025 MLB futures forecast with updated best bets and predictions! Are Kansas City Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. (+3000) and Cleveland Guardians 3B/DH Jose Ramirez (+8000) worth investing in as MVP longshots in case something happens to New York Yankees OF/DH Aaron Judge? Can the Boston Red Sox (+285) rally to make the playoffs? Plus, what makes the Philadelphia Phillies (+1000) live to win the World Series? The Pros revisit the shifting betting markets in the sandlot! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00MVP Picks - 0:02:09Bobby Witt Jr. (+3000) - 0:02:34Jose Ramirez (+8000) - 0:06:51Cy Young Picks - 0:08:53Garrett Crochett (+750) & Zack Wheeler (+750) - 0:09:28BettingPros Betting Systems - 0:15:33Season Win Totals & To Make the Playoffs - 0:16:10Red Sox To Make the Playoffs (+285) - 0:16:15Chicago Cubs Under 95.5 Wins (-115) - 0:19:25FantasyPros Leading Off - 0:22:08To Win the Division Picks - 0:23:04San Diego Padres To Win the NL West (+900) - 0:23:27Texas Rangers To Win the AL West (+550) - 0:26:12World Series Picks - 0:29:32Philadelphia Phillies (+1000) - 0:29:55New York Mets (+1000) - 0:32:30Futures Longshot Picks - 0:35:58Jacob deGrom Cy Young (+1300) 0:36:03Jac Caglianone ROTY (+1200) - 0:37:04Outro - 0:41:58 Helpful Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Pick Tracker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/pick-tracking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - FantasyPros is now LIVE on Twitch! When the MLB season begins, join us every weekday at 12 PM Eastern for Leading Off -- your daily dose of fantasy baseball news, insights, and strategy. Ask questions, get insight, and interact live! Follow us now at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/fantasypros⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss a stream! A bigger lineup of exclusive, interactive live content is on the way! Bet365 - Bet365 has a special offer for our listeners! Turn five dollars into one hundred and fifty dollars of bonus bets when you join Bet365. To claim the offer, just go to bettingpros.com/365 and deposit at least ten dollars. If you place a bet of at least 5 dollars, you’ll earn 150 dollars in bonus bets. Again, that’s bettingpros.com/365. 21+ Only. Must be present in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, or Virginia. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-BETS OFF (if you live in Iowa). Terms & Conditions Apply* ⁠⁠⁠FanDuel⁠⁠⁠ - Want to boost your bets? New FanDuel customers can bet $5 and win $200 in bonus bets if that first bet hits! Just head to ⁠⁠⁠fantasypros.com/leadingoff⁠⁠⁠ to get started. That’s ⁠⁠⁠fantasypros.com/leadingoff⁠⁠⁠, and make your plays on FanDuel today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00- 10:41) Conner Ricky wrap up the conversation with Bill then they shift to comparing Jordan Romano with Jeff Hoffman. (10:48 – 20:09) Conner Ricky discuss what Vic Fangio said during his press conference earlier this afternoon. (20:16 – 30:24) They read the twitter poll about Jordan Romano with Jeff Hoffman. Then they compare them. (30:38 – 37:59) Conner and Ricky talk about the Phillies playing tonight and Zack Wheeler being out of tonight’s game.

The Nats took the series in Seattle by scoring seven runs in the top of the 10th for a 9-3 victory.  Mark (From T-Mobile Park) & Al discuss the Nationals eighth victory in their past eleven games. They are just a half game back of the Braves for 3rd place in the NL East.(05:20) Luis Garcia Jr. had four hits that included a 2-run extra inning double to give Washington breathing room.(07:00) Josh Bell homered for the second straight game; his 8th of the season.  Bell's 3-run shot firmly put the game out of reach and gave the Nats a seven run lead.(10:00) James Wood didn't go deep, but did begin the scoring with a 2-run double in the top of the 6th.  The Mariners brought in their lone lefty to face Wood and he still managed to come through with a big hit.(17:30) MacKenzie Gore struck out eight hitters in six innings of work on 95 pitches. Gore now has 101Ks on the season to lead Baseball; seven ahead of Zack Wheeler.(23:10) Four relievers were needed and it was a big evening for Jose A. Ferrar, who retired all five batters he faced. Kyle Finnegan pitched the bottom of the 10th, his first action in a week due to shoulder fatigue.(27:15) An extended conversation on Keibert Ruiz's defensive struggles behind the plate. 

In a rare down performance, Zack Wheeler struggled against the Braves offense in the fourth inning after cruising through the first 3. The Phillies fall 9-3 to the Braves in the second night of the double header, but still take the series against Atlanta. It's the PHLY Phillies Postgame Show o break it all down.

The Philadelphia Phillies take another series victory, their ninth in ten tries, as they take 2/3 from the Atlanta Braves to begin the week. After winning the first game on Tuesday night, game two was postponed to a day-night double header on Thursday. The Phillies took game 1 of the series 5-4, behind a strong day from Rafael Marchan. They lost game 2 of the series 9-3, as Zack Wheeler was not his typical self, walking four Braves hitters. Chris Sale was excellent for the Braves, as they salvaged the final game of the series and avoid being swept.

Chris Sale fanned eight to reach 2,500 strikeouts faster by innings than any pitcher in the modern era as the Braves got the best of the Phillies and Zack Wheeler in Game 2 of a doubleheader. Also, the Angels are set to welcome back their superstar. 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

(00:00-10:55) – On today’s episode of Kincade & Salciunas, the guys open the show discussing the Phillies’ series win over the Braves. (10:55-16:11) – Can this Phillies lineup go the distance? (16:11-27:56) – John feels bad for Zack Wheeler. (27:56-36:24) – Checking the text line and prepping for the next hour. (36:24-49:36) – Rob Thomson spoke about not retaliating for the Bryce Harper hit before yesterday’s double-header. (49:36-57:53) – Is Rob Thomson the right man for the job? (57:53-1:10:25) – Someone has been exposed as a fraud! (1:10:25-1:18:30) – The guys get ready for Amy Fadool to join the show in studio for the 8:00 hour. (1:18:30-1:29:46) – Amy Fadool opens the 8:00 hour with the guys in-studio. (1:29:46-1:39:05) – Today’s Headlines with Brendan Gunn. (1:39:05-1:50:19) – Going through some Dave Dombrowski audio on the state of the Phillies. (1:50:19-2:00:05) – Andrew DiCecco prepares to join the guys in-studio for the final hour. (2:00:05-2:10:32) – Andrew DiCecco joins in-studio and talks about his initial reactions from OTAs. (2:10:32-2:19:16) – Cooper DeJean, inside or outside? Slot vs. outside corner? (2:19:16-2:30:51) – FOX article on QB contracts in the NFL. (2:30:51-2:45:43) – They Key 3 wraps up Friday’s show.

(00:00-10:55) – On today’s episode of Kincade & Salciunas, the guys open the show discussing the Phillies’ series win over the Braves. (10:55-16:11) – Can this Phillies lineup go the distance? (16:11-27:56) – John feels bad for Zack Wheeler. (27:56-36:24) – Checking the text line and prepping for the next hour.

The #Phillies win Game 1 of the doubleheader against the #Braves, thanks in large part to Rafael Marchán... but let's look ahead to Game 1 and Zack Wheeler vs Chris Sale. And can the #Knicks force a Game 6 Thursday night?

With Philadelphia Eagles 2025 OTAs officially started, the defending Super Bowl champs begin their quest to repeat as champions with Summer practices. Which positional group are you watching out for? Who do you want to see take THAT big jump like Zack Baun did last season? Can Jalyx Hunt continue to take more and more snaps? And which rookies are you most excited about? The Philadelphia Phillies were rained out last night, so they'll play two with the Atlanta Braves today. First pitch in the makeup game is scheduled for 1:05. The second game will start at 6:45. Cristopher Sanchez and Zack Wheeler will each start a game. The Phillies are 35-19 on the season and hold a 2 game lead over the New York Mets in the NL East.

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Game 2 Braves at Phillies 6:45PM ET— Chris Sale will start for Atlanta. Sale in eleven starts this season carry an ERA of 3.36 with WHIP of 1.28. The left hander fans 29.8% with 6.1% walks. Ground balls served at 37.3% with 1.02 home runs per nine innings. Zack Wheeler is starting for Philadelphia. Wheeler in eleven starts with an ERA of 2.42 with WHIP of 0.88. The veteran has an elite 32.7% K rate with 5.2% walks. Ground balls come in at 42.1% with 1.02 home runs per nine innings.

Braves road troubles continue as they drop the first game of series to the Phillies 2-0 struggling again with RISP. Spencer Strider looks to be returning to form on the mound striking out 7. Barrett Sallee talks with The Locker Room about the Strider's performance, the ups and downs of the season, Ozzie's hot streak and more Zack Wheeler (6-1, 2.42) faces off against AJ Smith-Shawver (3-1, 3.67). Ford Leadoff Show gets underway at 5:30p with first pitch scheduled for 6:45p Hear Atlanta Braves Today every weekday morning during The Locker Room at 7:45aSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eagles held their official first day of OTAs yesterday. Although the media could not attend, reports confirmed that all players and coaches were present. New offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is expected to address the media today following his appointment as the Eagles' OC. Meanwhile, a thrilling game unfolded at Citizens Bank Park last night as the Phillies faced off against the Braves. The Phillies gained an early advantage, but a concerning incident occurred when pitcher Spencer Strider hit Bryce Harper in his surgically repaired elbow. Some speculate that the hit may have been intentional, given the intense rivalry between both teams. Zack Wheeler will start for game two as the Phillies aim to clinch the series.

The WIP Morning Team discusses if Zack Wheeler should plunk a Brave, following Bryce Harper's injury.

On a new episode of "The Show," Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman discuss why the Mets should start thinking about making a change at third base and catcher. Plus, Yankees pitching continues to be a strength as they build the largest division lead in baseball. Later, Phillies President Dave Dombrowski joins Joel and Jon to discuss Zack Wheeler's dominance, the trade for Jesus Luzardo and the upcoming free agency for Kyle Schwarber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the midday show tries to find a way to get revenge for Bryce Harper being hit, they think they may have the best option. With Zack Wheeler already seemingly having beef with Ronald Acuna in the past maybe Zack Wheeler should be the one to retaliate pelting Acuna with a pitch similar to the one Bryce Harper took yesterday!

(0:00-10:45) Ranger Suarez's performance last night showcased a return to form, reminiscent of his previous successes. Analyzing his last four starts reveals promising statistics that indicate he is regaining his competitive edge. (10:45-20:36) As we consider the potential playoff scenario, we outline an ideal pitching rotation for the series, acknowledging the excitement of planning ahead, even if it is premature. (20:36—32:24) The ongoing controversy surrounding the hit by pitch incident that forced Bryce Harper to exit the game continues to draw attention, with Ricky offering insights on the appropriate way to approach such situations in baseball. (32:24-40:41) With the postponement of the Phillies game, we anticipate Christopher Sanchez taking the mound for Game 1, while Zack Wheeler is slated to pitch in Game 2 of the doubleheader, adjusting the rotation to maintain competitive momentum. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/ConnorThomas975 https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell

Braves road troubles continue as they drop the first game of series to the Phillies 2-0 struggling again with RISP. Spencer Strider looks to be returning to form on the mound striking out 7. Barrett Sallee talks with The Locker Room about the Strider's performance, the ups and downs of the season, Ozzie's hot streak and more Zack Wheeler (6-1, 2.42) faces off against AJ Smith-Shawver (3-1, 3.67). Ford Leadoff Show gets underway at 5:30p with first pitch scheduled for 6:45p Hear Atlanta Braves Today every weekday morning during The Locker Room at 7:45aSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Morganstein discusses the red hot Phils who have won seven in a row and the lineup finally showing some real consistency. Plus, could Zack Wheeler and Jesus Luzardo both be in the NL Cy Young conversation?

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brother's. The Pirates dropped another lifeless one in Philly as Zack Wheeler diced up the lineup for 7 shutout innings. Bryan Reynolds broke up the shutout with a 9th-inning homer, but it was far too little, far too late. Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen combined to go 0-for-7 with 6 strikeouts, and Carmen Mlodzinski once again failed to pitch deep into a game. The offense has now scored fewer than five runs in 22 straight games, and fans are running out of ways to describe just how bad it's gotten. Tyler and Ryan break it all down—Cruz's concerning at-bats, Horwitz's return (and quick hook), the endless carousel at first base, and why it's time to shut down the Mlodzinski starting experiment for good. Is there any real help on the way, or are we just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic? Tap in to hear our thoughts, and don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more postgame reactions all season long. RSVP to the NS9 Tailgate on May 24th at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ns9-tailgate-tickets-1320142454619?aff=oddtdtcreator Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

- Ban lifted on Rose, Shoeless Joe + others- Paul Skenes commits to 2026 WBC- Rafael Devers on fire since 1B comments- Jacob Wilson is a statistical anomaly- Zack Wheeler, Jacob deGrom dicingListen/watch: https://bio.link/threeohtakeFollow us!FB: https://www.facebook.com/threeohtakeIG: https://www.instagram.com/threeohtakeTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@threeohtakeX: https://twitter.com/kylecorwintakes“THREEOHTAKE” for 10% off your Chinook Seedery order: https://www.chinookseedery.com/discount/THREEOHTAKE"THREEOHTAKE" for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.com/

Coming off a 5-1 road trip, the Phillies Talk crew is back to break it all down from the six games in Tampa and Cleveland, especially after a great 3-0 win on Sunday night over the Guardians. 1:07 - In awe of Zack Wheeler's brilliance and Kyle Schwarber's power on Sunday6:11 - Bryce heating up after a big day on Saturday11:14 - Trea Turner's production at the plate has been impressive, despite not hitting for power14:11 - Aaron Nola struggles again in shutout loss on Friday16:50 - Andrew Painter's Triple A debut

Francisco Rojas is here with a new episode of Phillies Today! On today's show, he starts with his observations and takeaways from both last night's game against the Cleveland Guardians and the series overall. Also, he previews the next series for the Phillies versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Lastly, he goes around MLB and does another edition of "This Day in Phillies History".

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Phillies at Guardians 7PM ET—Zack Wheeler is the starter for Philadelphia. Wheeler made eight starts on the year with an ERA of 3.35 with WHIP of 0.94. The veteran has an elite 33.3% K rate with 4.5% walks. Grounders are 38.3% with 1.41 home runs per nine innings. Luis Ortiz will start for Cleveland. Ortiz has seven starts with an ERA of 5.30 with WHIP of 1.42. The right hander strikes out 24.2% with 11.5% walks. Ground balls come in at 43.4% with 1.21 home runs per nine innings.

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?

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This is the final year of Kyle Schwarber's 4-year contract that he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies before the 2022 season. Schwarber should NOT even hit the open market, and the Phillies should be working on a contract extension ASAP. Alec Bohm breaks his homerun drought with his first of the season last night. Nick Castellanos finishes a triple shy of a cycle. Zack Wheeler dominates, once again. And the Phillies win 8-4 over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Last night, the Phillies played against the Rays in Tampa Bay. Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos, and Alec Bohm all contributed home runs, resulting in an 8-4 victory for the Phillies. Zack Wheeler ended his outing having pitched 7 innings and struck out 9 batters. The Phillies are set for game 2 tonight, featuring Cristopher Sanchez on the mound.

The Phillies beat the Rays in Tuesday night's series opener in Tampa, 8-4.We talk about Zack Wheeler's fastball in another dominant performance, but we dig into three hot Phillies hitters, too. Everybody knows Kyle Schwarber is swinging a hot bat. He hit his fifth homer in seven games on Tuesday. Everybody knows Trea Turner is swinging a hot bat. He's batting .391 in his last 15 games. But how about Alec Bohm? He hit his first homer of the season on Tuesday. He is batting .327 with three doubles, one homer, six RBIs and an .832 OPS in 14 games since April 19.Got a Phillies questions for us? Ask on X, Facebook, BlueSky, Threads or in the comment section on YouTube. We'll answer a few in our next episode.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Use code FOUL for 20% off your first purchase on Rhoback.comLove 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!

Francisco Rojas is back with a new episode of Phillies Today! On this episode, Francisco gives his observations & takeaways after a big night from the offense that led to an 8-4 win over the Rays. Also, he discusses Mick Abel and Otto Kemp, who have lately been names to watch in the Minor Leagues that might have potential to be called up to the Phillies at some point this year. Lastly, Francisco gives a preview for tonight's matchup against the Rays, including some bets to take for the game.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Phillies at Rays 7PM ET—Zack Wheeler to start for Philadelphia. Wheeler in seven starts in 2025 deals with an ERA of 3.48 with WHIP of 1.00. The veteran has an elite 32.8% K rate with 5.2% walks. Ground balls sit at 36.2% with 1.43 home runs per nine innings. Drew Rasmussen will start for Tampa Bay. R

The Philadelphia Phillies aren't a bad team as we head into May. They're not a really good team either at this point and after a month of baseball this season. While there are challenges across the board, they're still a relevant team in the NL East. This week, Ethan Witte from TheGoodPhight.com joined us for a great discussion about where this team is at, and where they'll be heading as they continue on with the 2025 season.But first, the guys dove into some Philly sports history from this week. (Approx. 5:55)From there, the guys reflected on the NFL and Eagles Draft, and how the defensive players picked early in the draft is a sheer testament to Howie Roseman trusting Vic Fangio's defense and what is needed for continued success in the NFC. (Approx. 9:50)Then the guys discussed how this is going to be such a critical offseason for the Sixers due to health issues that persist for Joel Embiid, and even more issues that are facing the team. (Approx. 18:50)The guys then gave their thoughts on the Union unexpectedly parting ways with Daniel Gazdag, and what it means for the team. (Approx. 27:05)Then they dove into some Phillies talk and how this team just lack the fun feels early this season. May this be why they're facing some challenges? (Approx. 34:20)What they threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic and in-depth discussion with Ethan Witte from The Good Phight at SB Nation about how this team is facing a number of challenges. From Aaron Nola to Zack Wheeler to the runners in scoring position storyline, the guys discussed the good and bad when it comes to this Phillies 2025 season. All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 43:15)SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on BlueSky:Jeff: @jeffwarren.bsky.socialErik: @brickpollitt.bsky.socialFollow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenErik: @BrickPollittThe Show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023The Show: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow Jeff on TikTok: @mrjeffwarrenFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

The Nats lost a heartbreaker in Philadelphia as what briefly looked like a thrilling comeback victory turned into a 7-6 walk-off loss. Mark (From Citizens Bank Park) & Al start with the seesaw 9th inning that was initially a 5-2 Phillies lead at the start of the frame.(12:45) Discussion on how this ballpark has an aptitude of quirky games due to its odd dimensions.(16:30) MacKenzie Gore gave up a pair of homers and struck out six in his outing. Gore returns to the MLB lead for strikeouts this season just ahead of Zack Wheeler, his foil on Tuesday night.(19:30) The offense scored two off of Wheeler and came through with six extra base hits on the evening.  The highlight came in the four run top of the 9th when Nathaniel Lowe hit a go-ahead 3 run homer for a brief 6-5 edge.(22:45) Mark points out that Washington had the bases loaded in four separate at bats and struck out every time.(28:40) A special report on Cade Cavalli's short rehab outing in AAA, from Josh Whetzel, the voice of the Rochester Red Wings. 

Bryson Stott scored the game winning run on a wild pitch as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 in the first game of a three game series at Citizens Bank Park. Zack Wheeler was excellent, once again, but took a no decision after Orion Kerkering gave up a 3-run homerun to Nathanial Lowe in the top of the 9th. Johan Rojas and Trea Turner contribute offensively, but struggle defensively. The Phillies are now 16-13 and on a 3 game winning streak.

The Nats lost 2-1 to the Orioles on Thursday to stymie their attempt at a series sweep. Al & Mark convene to discuss the disappointing offensive performance as they only mustered five hits and one drawn walk.  James Wood & Dylan Crews each were 0 for 3 in the defeat.(04:00) CJ Abrams returned from the IL and went 0 for 4 after resuming his leadoff role.  Will he stay there or will James Wood get another chance at the top of the order?(11:15) It was hard luck loss for MacKenzie Gore as he only allowed a pair of runs in six innings of work.  Gore struck out eight Orioles and moved ahead of Zack Wheeler for the MLB lead in that category.(15:30) Washington had a solid performance by their bullpen.  Cole Henry handled the final two innings and continued his stretch of not having yet given up a run.  Henry was formerly a promising starter in the organization before needing thoracic outlet surgery (TOS) a few years back.(23:10) Juan Soto and the Mets come to DC for a four game series beginning Friday night.  New York has won seven consecutive games and have the best record in baseball.(26:00) An update on Paul DeJong, who will have surgery on his broken nose.  DeJong was hit in the face last week in Pittsburgh and has been on the IL since.

MLB Network's Mark DeRosa is one of baseball's best analysts. His insights weekdays on “MLB Central” are must-see TV.DeRosa played college football and baseball at Penn, then spent 16 years in the big leagues. Those experiences brought him to MLB Network, then to twice manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, including next year. DeRosa spent time on Thursday with Ruben, Jim and Todd, discussing the Phillies' slow start and why he isn't necessarily worried about it. He also talks about trying to recruit Zack Wheeler and Bryce Harper to play for Team USA in next year's WBC and much more.DeRosa's enthusiasm for baseball is contagious. You'll love this episode.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.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!

It's officially NFL Draft Day 1! The Philadelphia Eagles have the 32nd pick in the NFL Draft after winning Super Bowl 59. Last year, the Eagles selected CB Quinyon Mitchell out of Toledo with the 22nd overall pick. Who will the Eagles take with the final pick on Day 1? Will they trade up or trade out? The Philadelphia Phillies get swept out of New York by the Mets after losing yesterday 4-3 in extra innings. Zack Wheeler pitched 6 strong innings, giving up just 2 runs and striking out 9, but the offense failed to convert a bases loaded, 1 out situation in the Top of the 10th before Pete Alonso and Starling Marte won the game for the Mets in the bottom of the inning. The Phillies have lost 4 straight, and are now 13-12 on the season. They're off today before a 3 game weekend series in Chicago with the Cubs.

Ahead of the series finale against the Phillies, the Mets manager speaks with Keith Raad about the production of Luis Torrens, the team's winning streak, and the gameplan against Zack Wheeler this afternoon.

The Phillies had a chance to sweep the Marlins on Sunday, but the bullpen continues to be inconsistent to start 2025. Brooke Destra and Spencer McKercher are here to break down another series win, but left questioning what should have been a four-game win streak heading into a series with the Mets on Monday. #Phillies  1:25 - The Phillies bullpen has the second worst ERA in baseball6:38 - Meanwhile the offense is cooking early now10:34 - Johan Rojas and Bryson Stott both had great weekends at the plate19:14 - Zack Wheeler gets back on track on Friday23:49 - Now time to shift focus to going to Citi Field for a three-game series with the Mets

On the April 18, 2025 episode of RJ Bell's Dream Preview MLB podcast, Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner provided in-depth analysis of the Friday baseball slate with betting insights. Munaf opened by highlighting his 5-1 betting record and credited their collaborative discussions for the success. The first matchup covered was Diamondbacks vs. Cubs (0:10–7:40). Corbin Burnes has struggled early, while Cubs starter Colin Rea provides potential value. Chicago leads MLB in runners in scoring position appearances and has scored 124 runs to Arizona's 104. The Cubs as home underdogs and a lean to the over were discussed, depending on Wrigley Field wind. In Royals vs. Tigers (7:41–11:34), Cole Ragans faces top prospect Jackson Jobe. Kansas City's offense has produced just 19 runs over its last 10 games and is 2-8 on the road. The Tigers' bullpen is strong, and both hosts leaned toward Detroit plus money and under 7.5. Guardians vs. Pirates (11:35–15:11) features Luis Ortiz against Carmen Mlodzinski. Mlodzinski has a 1.77 WHIP with command issues. The Guardians were favored due to bullpen depth. Pittsburgh is 6-4 at home and to the over. There was a slight lean to Cleveland and possibly over 8.5. In Marlins vs. Phillies (15:12–19:08), Sandy Alcantara is no longer dominant, while Zack Wheeler boasts an 11-4 record and 2.73 ERA against Miami. Philadelphia is 24-11 in Wheeler's home starts since 2023. The Phillies were a strong lean, especially on the run line. Yankees vs. Rays (19:49–25:11) featured Carlos Rodón, who has allowed 4+ earned runs and 3+ walks in three straight starts. Drew Rasmussen has not allowed a run in 21 career innings vs. the Yankees. Munaf's best bet was Rays first five innings at -110. In Reds vs. Orioles (25:12–28:31), Andrew Abbott faces Cade Povich. While Abbott had a solid outing against Pittsburgh, Baltimore's offense poses more danger. The Orioles were favored and offensive production expected. Mariners vs. Blue Jays (28:31–31:40) has Bryan Woo, who has struggled away from home, against Bowden Francis. Toronto is 7-3 at home and the over 7.5 was considered. Cardinals vs. Mets (31:42–35:05) pits Miles Mikolas against David Peterson. St. Louis is 1-6 on the road and lacks comeback potential. The Mets were the lean, especially on the run line. Griffin's best bet was Braves -130 vs. Twins (35:06–38:12). Chris Paddack has lost all three starts by 2+ runs and Bryce Elder is trying to earn a rotation spot. In Red Sox vs. White Sox (38:13–41:46), Martín Pérez is a steady innings-eater. Boston has a negative run differential and both hosts were reluctant to back them as heavy favorites. Dodgers vs. Rangers (41:46–45:55) features Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has a 0.91 WHIP and 28 strikeouts in 22 innings, against Jacob deGrom, who's allowed multiple home runs in consecutive starts. The Dodgers were favored early. In Astros vs. Padres (52:32–56:54), Kyle Hart rebounded after a poor debut, while Houston's Ryan Gusto is unproven. The Padres are 15-4, and with Houston's bullpen issues, San Diego at +123 was the consensus lean. Brewers vs. A's (56:55–1:01:02) has Freddy Peralta allowing six earned runs over 23.1 innings. Milwaukee is 43-27 at home in his starts since 2018. Nationals vs. Rockies (1:01:11–1:04:14) features cold Denver weather and a low total of nine. MacKenzie Gore's road struggles were noted, but Washington was the slight lean. Giants vs. Angels (1:04:14–1:07:43) featured Logan Webb's consistency against Tyler Anderson. San Francisco is 9-4 on the road with eight wins by 2+ runs. Munaf leaned Giants run line. The episode ended with a promo for Pregame's $1,000 MLB contest and 20 percent discount code HOMERUN20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Word of the Day is Sympathy (0:00-12:53) As the Easter holiday approaches, we are reminded of our younger days when dressing up was a tradition. This season also brings forth the prevalence of pastel colors in our wardrobes, a hallmark of the celebration. (12:53-20:19) Couch General managers occasionally express their views online regarding ongoing games. While one listener noted that this can be overwhelming, Ricky argues that there are instances when it is necessary to assert that a player should be reassigned, as it reflects the reality of the situation. (20:19-31:19) Supporters must express their discontent by abstaining from attending or viewing games, a course of action taken by 76ers fans due to a disappointing season. Additionally, we examine John Tortorella's authoritarian approach during his tenure as Head Coach. How players are now a bit more outspoken about the former Head Coach. (31:39-39:56) We analyze the upcoming game between the Marlins and the Phillies, which is set to occur tonight. The focus will be on the pitching duel between Sandy Alcantara and Zack Wheeler. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/TyJohnsonNews https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell Support the Show 975thefanatic.com/shows/the-best-show-

The Philadelphia Phillies are facing a number of offensive issues and challenges. Is it panic time as this team starts to now struggle at the plate? This week, Destiny Lugardo from PhilliesNation.com joined us for great and in-depth discussion about this Phillies team and where they're at here in April. It was a great discussion!But first, the guys dove into some Philly sports history from this week. (Approx. 5:50)From there, the guys dove into how Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was named Time's top-100 most influential people in 2025. (Approx. 11:25)Then the guys discussed dished out some end of season Sixers Awards and Trophies. (Approx. 21:20)The guys then talked about the Phillies challenges they're now facing offensively. (Approx. 43:21)What they threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic and in-depth discussion with Destiny Lugardo from Phillies Nation about how this team just isn't hitting well, especially with runners in scoring position. How can the Phillies and key members of the team fix their struggles? Is hitting coach Kevin Long's job in jeopardy? Dissecting Brandon Marsh's troubles at the plate. What should we be making of Zack Wheeler's not-so-good-looking ERA at the moment? All of this and much more this week on the Table! (Approx. 50:25)SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.com.Follow 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

Powered by WHYY... On Episode 948 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher react to a weak-hitting and ineffective offense, levels of worry about Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm, Max Kepler, Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola, and make sure to stay until the very end of the podcast when the gang gets really mad at Rob Thomson for not defending J.T. Realmuto in Monday night's loss to the Giants. Feelings were felt!

Jack Fritz reacts to Zack Wheeler's dominant performance and Edmundo Sosa's clutch hitting in the Phillies 5-1 win over the Rockies on Wednesday night. 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

The Nats bullpen let them down on their way to a season opening 7-3 loss in extra innings vs. the visiting Phillies. Mark & Al start with a major positive for Washington as MacKenzie Gore set a franchise Opening Day record with 13 strikeouts. Gore was fantastic as he did not issue any walks and only gave up one hit.(10:30) Keibert Ruiz homered off of Zack Wheeler and threw out a runner trying to steal 2nd base.  Davey Martinez mentioned pregame that Ruiz lost weight in the offseason and he was pleased with his Spring.(17:00) Jacob Young was caught stealing despite James Wood at the plate with a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 6th inning.(21:15) Opening Day was not a good one for the Nationals bullpen as five relievers combined to allow seven runs in just four innings of work. Colin Poche really struggled in his first outing with the Nats as he gave up four Philadelphia runs in the top of the 10th to put the game out of reach.(27:45) Derek Law will begin the season the 15-Day IL due to right forearm inflammation. Mark explains what led to him not being ready to pitch for Washington on Opening Day.(32:00) The Nationals were dealt bad news this week as DJ Herz was added to the 60-Day IL and is getting a 2nd opinion on his sprained elbow ligament that could lead to Tommy John surgery. Al notes that this continues a troubling pattern of a pitcher getting a significant injury at some point in Spring Training.

On Episode 941, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps the 5 Big Storylines from the Phillies' stirring Opening Day victory against the Nationals in DC. Alec Bohm's Redemption, Strikeouts Galore, Zack Wheeler's Cy Young Push, Bryce Harper Opening Day Magic & Bullpen Usage. Plus thoughts on the benefits of the new lineup, Kyle Schwarber's success vs. lefties and a preview of this weekend's final two games of the series. Powered by WHYY & BillyPenn.com!