Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast (WHYY)

On Episode 897 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com reacts to the latest Hot Stove rumors, including the latest with Juan Soto, a potential Bohm-to-Seattle trade, drooling over Kyle Tucker and some mailbag questions as well.

On Episode 665 of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of Yahoo! Sports chat about Bryce Harper's eventual move to first base, and take a look back at other instances in recent Phillies history when other, lesser players tried to change positions. How did they all work out? (Hint: not all that great). That plus chatter on the state of the Phils as they begin a weekend series in Colorado against the Rockies.

On Episode 761 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis talks with Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe about the Hall of Fame candidacies of four former Phillies stars: Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Bobby Abreu and Cole Hamels. Also, are the Phillies STILL in the market for a top-notch starting pitcher? And Dave Dombrowski talks about why the off-season has been a slow one around MLB. HITTIN' SEASON IS A FINALIST FOR BEST BASEBALL PODCAST OF 2023! And we need YOUR VOTE to WIN! Just click here: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/ and vote for Hittin' Season to help us win!

On Episode 709 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Billy Penn chats with New York Times and soon-to-be Athletic national baseball writer Tyler Kepner about the Phillies' series win over the Giants, the NL wild card race and the downfall of the Mets and Yankees. Also, what are sports "vibes" and how can teams and players harness it like the Phillies seem to have? Vibes expert Professor Jason Del Gandio joins the show to talk about vibes in pro sports.

On episode 773 of Hittin' Season, host Justin Klugh throws in some commentary on the big trade that sent Corbin Burnes from the Brewers to the Orioles, and shares some stories from former bench coach (and co-manager) of the 2007 and 2008 Phillies, Jimy Williams, who passed away this week.

On Episode 751 of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher chat about a number of hot-button Phillies topics, including Juan Soto and his potential fit in Philadelphia, Gabe Kapler getting a big gig with the Marlins, which Phillies uniform is on the way out, and Chase Utley's Hall of Fame candidacy.

On Episode 832 of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and John Stolnis from The Good Phight recap the Phillies series against the Marlins and what the Phils need to do to score runs with Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto all out of the lineup for another week. Also, 3/4s of the NL All Star infield is likely to be filled with Phils, how many players will go to Texas in two weeks? And have you seen the Phillies' July schedule yet? Yikes! POWERED BY WHYY AND BILLYPENN.COM!

On Episode 702 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher from Yahoo! Sports discuss the Phillies' weekend series against the Kansas City Royals and the thrilling love affair between a city and their superstar shortstop, Trea Turner. Did the fanbase help Turner break out of his season-long rut? Also, the Big 5 do damage in the series while another veteran star, Aaron Nola, continued to struggle. If the playoff started today, would he start a game? And Cole Hamels announced his retirement this week, so John & Liz reminisce on the left-handed superstar's time in Philadelphia and whether he's Hall of Fame worthy.

On Episode 931 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight & BillyPenn.com gives his 10 bold predictions for the upcoming season and chats with Evan Macy of The Philly Voice about which players' stocks are up or down down in Clearwater. Also, Bryce Harper tells The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal he's open to changing positions.

On Episode 760 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher talk about the Braves' trade with the Red Sox last week that brought them new No. 3 starter Chris Sale. Does this give them a better starting rotation than the Phillies'? Also, which is more important for Dave Dombrowski... getting another outfielder or bullpen piece? Plus, thoughts on the Phils' video yearbook, possible direction for the City Connect jerseys, and Liz reads some more Phillies-themed recipes.

The Phillies' second half begins TONIGHT with the Padres. Liz and Justin preview the four-game series, talk about the fun at the All-Star Game, and how Rob Manfred wants to be re-elected your commissioner of MLB!

How good do the 2024 Phillies have to be to achieve the best franchise record of all time? How many doubles can Alec Bohm hit before October? On what day of the week do the Phillies play best? These and other questions are answered as Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher go through the numbers of the 2024 Phillies' first half. And with the trade deadline approaching, what players have popped up in recent trade rumors?

On Episode 707 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Yahoo! Sports' Liz Roscher preview this weekend's series against the Nationals and Michael Lorenzen's attempt to pitch MLB's second back-to-back no-hitters, the state of the NL Wild Card race, and a special Sunday Night coming up in Williamsport.

Host John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com recaps the Phillies series loss at the hands of the Brewers, touting two outstanding pitching performances by their top two starters, and why home field advantage is critical for the Phils in the postseason. Also, the 2024 Phillies bullpen is, by far, the best of this recent string of success, and what the playoff roster might look like.

On Episode 887 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com checks in on some of the rumors coming in from the GM Meetings in San Antonio regarding the Phillies. Why this could be a particularly active season in the trade market for the Phils. The Good Phight's Anthony Esbensen joins the show to discuss the off-season as well.

On Episode 907 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com talks Jeff Hoffman's free agency, optimal lineups for 2025, and with Jesus Luzardo now a Phillies, ranks Dave Dombrowski's 15 most impactful trades as the Phils team president.

On Episode 822 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh recap Rhys Hoskins' emotional return to the Citizens Bank Park in the Phillies' 3-1 win over the Brewers Monday night. Also, how will the Phils handle the loss of Brandon Marsh and Kody Clemens? What outfielders are available in trades? And on the two-year anniversary of Rob Thomson being named manager, we grade his performance thus far.

The Phillies have beaten the Rays twice in exactly the ways no one imagined they would: Once with a strong Aaron Nola start, and once with a resounding and unrelenting offensive attack.

On Episode 862, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap a disappointing and dispiriting end to the Phillies' road trip through Toronto and Miami, thanks to poor pitching performances by Aaron Nola and rookie call-up Seth Johnson. Also, the New York Mets present an interesting final chapter to the Phils' 2024 season. How worried should we be about them?

On Episode 918, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Yahoo! Sports' Liz Roscher discuss how a win or loss by the Eagles in the Super Bowl will affect fan mood and expectations for the Phillies in 2025. Also, the Braves sign OF Jurickson Profar, how much better does that make them? And Rob Manfred celebrates 10 years as MLB Commissioner, what we love and don't like about MLB right now.

On Episode 783 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher from Yahoo! Sports and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus chat about the Phillies' opening weekend of spring games, with thoughts on Aaron Nola, Mick Abel, Whit Merrifield, Johan Rojas, and the battle for the final spot in the outfield. Also, Cody Bellinger signs with the Cubs, and this week's Where Are They Now Phillie features a playboy from the 1960s.

On Episode 880 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the Yankees and Dodgers meeting in the World Series, showcasing their long journeys to finally get there and perhaps providing some hope for Phillies fans doom scrolling on X. Also, the gang opens the mailbag for questions about outfielders, off-season acquisitions, lazy players and.... Mike Trout!!!

On Episode 771 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Yahoo! Sports' Liz Roscher take a look at some over/under numbers for some key Phillies offensive players this year. Also, the latest on the relief pitching market, and how analytics nerds that once RUINED baseball are now ruining the NFL too! Ugh NERDS.

On Episode 839 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher take a look back at the remarkable Phillies run to the All Star break as the best team in baseball. They'll discuss their favorite moments, players who surprised and disappointed, and what comes next. Also, Brent Rooker destroyed Phils pitching this weekend, should he be the team's big trade deadline target?

The Phillies off to a great start—with plenty of baseball left—but it's still easy to see the Braves' 0-7 start as catastrophic. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about Edmundo Sosa as well as the upcoming Dodgers series.

Hosts John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss Sunday's cathartic Phillies win over the Mariners and whether that indicates the team is finally done playing losing baseball. The Phils roll into Los Angeles for a three-game series against the Dodgers having lost six straight series, but will Sunday's victory help them right the ship?

On Episode 812 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps the Phillies' quick two-game series with the Blue Jays and previews a struggling Marlins team that just last year lost to the Phils in the playoffs. Why are they doing what they're doing? Also, Trea Turner's hitting advice says more about the team than you think.

Leo Morgenstern of FanGraphs talks about the positives of Bryce Harper's homerless streak, and Liz and Justin break down the Phillies' sweep of the Cubs in Chicago.

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about Ranger Suarez, the Royals suddenly nosing into the Juan Soto talks, and reminisce about big and small trades the Phillies have made in the recent past.

On Episode 852 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis recaps Wednesday night's much-needed win over the Marlins. Was Kyle Schwarber's dramatic grand slam the thing they needed to turn their losing ways around? Also, John is joined by a very special guest to preview this weekend's Nationals series, and Justin Klugh stops by to speak with The Good Phight's Joe Edinger for an update on the players the Phillies could have, and didn't, trade for at the deadline.

On Episode 894 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh react to reports that the Phillies haven't even had a discussion with Scott Boras about Juan Soto. We buying that? Also, the Phils and White Sox appear to be working on a blockbuster deal for starter Garrett Crochet. And a listener chimes in with a fascinating trade scenario involving three deals with three different teams. Let's get nuts.

On Episode 856 of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight's John Stolnis, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of Yahoo! Sports recaps the Phillies' weekend series victory over the Royals and Kansas City and reacts LIVE to Bryce Harper's big walk-off single in the series opener against the Astros. Also, Taijuan Walker is making his next start, and Jose Alvarado leaves the team indefinitely.

On Episode 798, host John Stolnis recaps the final two games of the Phillies' series against the Reds and their 2-4 start to the season, Harper's huge 3-HR night on Tuesday, star turns by Spencer Turnbull & Ricardo Pinto, flailing bats not named Harper, and an interview with Keith O'Brien, author of "Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball."

On Episode 825 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher from Yahoo! Sports recap a fun-filled weekend in London for the Phillies. They discuss some of Rob Thomson's moves, Bryce Harper "The Showman," and the prospects of making the London Series a longer event. Also, how much should the Phils be willing to give up in trading for a stud young outfielder like Luis Robert Jr. or Kyle Tucker? And we look ahead to a challenging week with series in Boston and Baltimore.

The losing continues for the Phillies as they lose three straight to the hated Diamondbacks in Arizona this weekend. On Episode 851, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher of Yahoo Sports discuss the Phils' continuing struggles and what, if anything, can be done to shake things up.

On Episode 951 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and SABR's Liz Roscher talk about Monday night's 5-4 loss to the Mets in New York, the Phillies' leaky bullpen, Aaron Nola now 0-5, Trea Turner and Bryce Harper's 9th inning ABs and more. Also, who's better right now, Jesus Luzardo or Cristopher Sanchez? And has Bryson Stott emerged as the answer in the leadoff spot? Plus, things aren't going so well in Atlanta for manager Brian Snitker.

On Episode 662 of Hittin' Season, Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of Yahoo! Sports devote nearly the entire episode to answer this one simple question. What is Aaron Nola? Pitcher? Certainly. Human Being? No doubt. Ace? Ehhhhh. Bad Pitcher? No way. Something in between? You betcha. Justin and Liz went through his history, each start of 2023, and developed a definition for his varying performances that will ultimately not please anyone.

On Episode 789 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher talk more Phillies spring training action, including Zack Wheeler's deadly new splitter, Mick Abel's solid run, quiet bats and whether Johan Rojas is playing his way to AAA to start the season. Also, is Taijuan Walker going to break camp in the starting rotation? John, Liz and Justin rank the top 15 teams in MLB with their annual snake draft as well.

On Episode 805 of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher go down the Phillies' struggling batting order and talk about who is doing their job, who is still scuffling, who is perhaps starting to turn a corner--and why.

On Episode 940 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher present their official picks for the 2025 season, and take some over/unders of Phillies stats with Opening Day set for Thursday in Washington, DC.

Justin Klugh shares some brief holiday messaging about celebrating what the Phillies have given us the last three seasons--while still wanting to see more from them.

Host John Stolnis of The Good Phight & BillyPenn.com chats with MLB.com Statcast guru Mike Petriello about the Phillies' quiet off-season, where they stack up in the National League, and the possibility of more moves coming this off-season. Also, five key takeaways from Dave Dombrowski's interview on WIP, Phils playoff projections are out from Fangraphs and PECOTA, and the Phils add three new players to the 40-man roster this week.

On Episode 890 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com recaps a disappointing and relatively uneventful Winter Meetings for Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies, including missing out on Garrett Crochet. Who's available and where do the Phils and Dombrowski go from here?

On Episode 923 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk for a bit about the Eagles' Super Bowl win on Sunday. Now that Jalen Hurts has his title, will Bryce Harper ever win one for the Phillies? Also, we ask and answer five burning questions for the Phils as pitchers and catchers report on Wednesday.

On Episode 717 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher from Yahoo! Sports and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus discuss a wild five games by the Phillies against the Marlins and Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta. Which pitchers do we trust (there are two, for those counting)? Bryce Harper's heroics have no end, but neither do the bullpen blowups! Is a split against the Braves enough? How we feeling right now?

On Episode 667 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis recaps a brutal series in San Francisco in which the Phillies went 2-for-2 jillion with runners in scoring position, made a ton of fielding mistakes and had two starting pitchers combine for four outs. The answer is simple. No more games in California. Also, MLB Senior Writer for The Sporting News Ryan Fagan stops by to share his thoughts on the Phils' early struggles and to chat about the other playoff teams from last year who are having a tough time so far, too.

On Episode 842 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the Phillies' needs ahead of the August 1 trade deadline, outfield targets and potential bullpen additions, as well as the Atlanta Braves' mounting injuries and a sluggish start to the 2nd half of the season.

Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus talks about the ensuing frustrations and anger at particular Phillies following their elimination by the Mets in the NLDS. Also, hey! It's Arizona Fall League season! Justin runs through the contingent of players--including top prospect Andrew Painter--the Phillies have sent out west.

On Episode 872 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com talks about the Phillies' intrasquad game on Wednesday, how hitters are dealing with the week-long layoff, potential roster and lineup decisions and recaps the first two games of the wild card round of the postseason.

On Episode 718 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis and Justin Klugh discuss the final two games of the Phillies series against the Braves, which featured yet another soul-crushing loss in extra innings on Tuesday and a 4-1 dud on Wednesday. With a 5-8 record in September, are we in for another rough final month ride, or did the Phils simply run into a buzzsaw? And do we feel better about facing the Braves in the playoffs after this series, or worse?

On Episode 719 of Hittin' Season, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss some awful umpiring that affected Zack Wheeler's last start against the Braves, the futility of getting upset over player celebrations, and the Red Sox fire Chaim Bloom.

On Episode 933 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight is joined by The Athletic's Jayson Stark as he discusses his article on whether the trend line for the 2025 Phillies is on the way up, or on the way down. What will their legacy be if they don't win a World Series? And will J.T. Realmuto or Kyle Schwarber sign a contract extension this spring? Also, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher appear on the roundtable to discuss Jayson's article, the spate of injuries to the Mets and Braves, and our level of concern over Matt Strahm's shoulder soreness. Powered by WHYY & BillyPenn.com!

Hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Yahoo! Sports' Liz Roscher talk about the Spencer Strider injury and what it means for the Phillies chances of winning the division. Also, the Phillies win a series in Washington, but should we expect more?

The Phillies have the second-highest payroll in MLB, and the team with the highest one has been adding talent all winter. Is this more of a problem for every other team or baseball itself? Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about that, Ruben Amaro Jr.'s new sport, and the Hall of Fame.

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about recent passing of "Mr. Baseball," MLB player and broadcaster Bob Uecker, his time with the Phillies, and his impact on the game.

On Episode 811 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh recap the red-hot Phillies' 4-game sweep over the San Francisco Giants. Bryce Harper is getting hot, Zack Wheeler remains on fire, and the team is tearing through their early season easy schedule. Also, the gang discusses how the Phils will deal with Trea Turner's extended absence and their plan for the starting rotation, a notable "good" problem to have.

On Episode 928 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com is joined by John Foley of OnPattison.com to chat about the latest happening in Clearwater, why it's not a big deal that Phils have the worst collection of MLB players 26 and under in the league, and Bryce Harper avoids an injury scare!

On episode 785 of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher catch you up with all of the Phillies Grapefruit League action thus far, lament the end of Dollar Dog Nights at CBP, and break down Jake Cave and Cristian Pache's potential roles with the team.

Some developments out of Phillies camp this week: They've got a new backup catcher, Brandon Marsh will be the everyday centerfielder, and Ranger Suarez has a stiff back. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break it all down. Then, Craig Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus shares his Phillies takes.

On Episode 762 of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about how it's still pretty dead out there across MLB, but the Braves took a risk to get better--will the Phillies soon do the same? Also, how would you gauge the intensity of the Phillies' general investment in Johan Rojas?

On episode 885 of Hittin' Season, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher enjoy the Yankees' World Series loss after one of their fans did some classic "Yankees fan" stuff in Game Four. Then, Joe Edinger of The Good Phight stops by to break down some potential Phillies targets in free agency or on the trading block.

On Episode 712 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Billy Penn talks about Bryce Harper's dramatic 300th home run, their 7-2 homestand, and runs down a timeline from an August that will be remembered as one of the greatest months of baseball in Philadelphia history. Also, Russell Carleton stops by to talk about his book "The New Ballgame: The Not-So-Hidden Forces Shaping Modern Baseball."

he Phillies' weekend included a lot of blown chances to sweep a bad team. Also, Nick Castellanos is an all-star, and what else has happened on (or near) the 4th of July in Phillies seasons of the past?

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the Phillies packing the truck to head down to Clearwater ahead of the Super Bowl, as well as the ultimate fate of free agent Mets slugger Pete Alonso.

On Episode 708 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis from The Good Phight, Liz Roscher of Yahoo Sports and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh chat about Monday's Phillies win over the Giants, the first of three games that could determine their chances of earning the top wild card spot. Also, some thoughts on the Phillies-Nationals series over the weekend, failing to take advantage of a cake schedule, and more dumb words uttered by the owner of the Baltimore Orioles.

On Episode 737 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the crushing disappointment of the Phillies' 4-2 defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks in Game 7 of the NLCS, thanks mainly to silenced bats. Where did it all go wrong? How big a choke job was this? Where does it rank on the disappointment meter?

On Episode 666 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap the Phillies' successful weekend series in Colorado against the Rockies, Bryce Harper's ejection and jawing at Rockies players, his monster weekend at the plate, and a discussion of whether Harper is the most perfect marriage of athlete and Philadelphia in the city's history. Also, starting pitching has been pretty good, the bullpen has been awesome, and the gang wonders if strong emotions regarding Gabe Kapler are still warranted as the team begins a three-game series against his San Francisco Giants this week.

On Episode 758 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com chats about the Phillies' contract offer to Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Is there a chance they could actually land him? Also, some thoughts about Rhys Hoskin's ultimate destination and tracking Chase Utley's Hall of Fame chances on the public ballots thus far.

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A missing gator, a sixth starting pitcher, and a beatable opponent. It's another weekend of Phillies baseball on episode 811 of Hittin' Season with hosts Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher.

On Episode 793 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss the bizarre story of illegal gambling accusations involving Shohei Ohtani's interpreter. Exactly what is going on, and is Ohtani an innocent victim or something else? Also, the latest Phillies roster machinations, Johan Rojas, the light-hitting lineup, and the possibility of a sports complex expansion in South Philadelphia!

On Episode 916, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com talks about the induction of Billy Wagner to the Hall of Fame, the status of Chase Utley's candidacy, as well as what Jimmy Rollins and Bobby Abreu need to do to get in. Also, Cole Hamels is on the ballot next year, what are his chances? Four Phils are ranked in Baseball America's Top 100, and more discussion on the Dodgers' insane spending spree.

On Episode 869 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher of Yahoo! Sports and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh discuss the Phillies clinching the No. 2 seed and a bye past the wild card round of the playoffs. How aggressive should they be going for home field advantage this weekend in Washington? Also: What is the biggest difference between this Phillies team and the 2022-23 versions? Who was the team’s MVP this season? Should Zack Wheeler or Chris Sale win the Cy Young? Most pleasant surprise? Most disappointing Phillie of 2024? Favorite moment of the 2024 Phillies season? Who would you most want to see come to the plate with the bases loaded and the game on the line in a playoff game? Who would you most want to see come to the plate if you needed to get a runner home from 3rd with less than 2 outs? How badly did MLB screw up the Mets-Braves series this week?

On Episode 922 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com runs down his prediction of what the Phillies' 26-man roster will be on Opening Day, whether the Mets' re-signing Pete Alonso moves the needle for them, Fangraphs' playoff odds and we answer some mailbag questions about potential breakout performers in 2025.

On Hittin' Season Episode 669, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Yahoo! Sports' Liz Roscher recap the Phillies' weekend series against the Cubs. After a nightmarish game on Friday, the Phils found two very different ways to win on Saturday and Sunday as their Dance with .500 in 2023 continues unabated. Also, this week, the schedule gets tougher as the Phillies search for a No. 5 starter, and hope the offense can find their footing.

On Episode 768, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the dwindling relief pitcher market and what Craig Kimbrel replacement possibilities remain in free agency, which fanbases are having the most fun this off-season and which are having the least, and we continue in our quest to bring Doorknob Johnson to Philadelphia in the continuation of our Choose Your Own Adventure baseball championship quest.

On Episode 691 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis from the Good Phight takes a quick look back at the performances of Nick Castellanos, Craig Kimbrel and Rob Thomson in the NL's 3-2 All Star Game win this week. Also, the Phils could be interested in Cardinals star Nolan Arenado, a chat about Reading Fightins' prospect with broadcaster Jake Starr, and John and his 12-year-old son play baseball's hottest new game, The Immaculate Grid.

Why talk about the Phillies losing two games to the Braves when we can talk about what their City Connect jerseys might look like? Additionally, the Phillies are going to play the Mets, both in South Philly this weekend and in London in 2024. They also lost two games to the Braves.

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!

Cole Hamels is coming back to retire with the Phillies, and the Diamondbacks are in Philadelphia to give everyone nightmares about their last visit in the 2023 NLCS. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk their favorite Hamels memories, and Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro talks about the 2024 version of the team that knocked the Phillies out of the 2023 postseason.

On Episode 934 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight, WHYY and BillyPenn.com opens up the mailbag for a solo pod chock full of Phillies nuggets, including thoughts on the state of the outfield, 26-man roster predictions, contract extension walk away numbers for Realmuto & Schwarber, 6-man rotation talk and lots more!

On Episode 663 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap a rough weekend of baseball against the Boston Red Sox, discuss the issues with the starting rotation, how it's NOT OK for multiple members of the veteran lineup to simply take the first two months of every season off, the plethora of young people at Phillies games and highlights from the Inaugural Hittin' Season Tailgate last Saturday afternoon! Powered by WHYY and BillyPenn.com!

On Episode 774 of HIttin' Season, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher discuss the Oakland A's move to Vegas being approved by MLB owners, the Phillies' interest in Yoshinobu Yamamoto, some more roster moves that could be made, the top 10 Phillies prospect list released by Baseball America and Justin Crawford's role moving forward.

On Episode 672 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap the Phillies' split of their four-game series with the Braves in Atlanta over the weekend. Zack Wheeler shoved, Aaron Nola didn't. Taijuan Walker was fine, Dylan Covey wasn't. Did we learn anything new about the Phillies? Also, how MLB is wasting Memorial Day weekend as a showcase for its sport, Shohei Ohtani-to-the-Phillies rumors are hot and heavy! (no they're not), and lots more! Powered by WHYY and BillyPenn.com!!!

They lost the last game of the series, but as Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of Yahoo! Sports discuss, the Phillies' play against the Giants still gained them some momentum. And with five MLB franchises threatening to move, what if the Phillies did the same?

On Episode 782 of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss how the Phillies famous vibes are going into spring training, Griff McGarry's adjustments as he makes his way back from a disastrous 2023, and how the NL East is looking with the 2024 regular season on the horizon.

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about what to expect from the first-ever Phillies-Mets playoff series starting on Saturday, and go through some Mets trivia that will be good for everyone to know before the NLDS.

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the beginning and end of the MLB GM Meetings in San Antonio during which few moves were made--though the winter could heat up in a hurry. Also, what would YOU pay for a commemorative ticket from an NLDS the Phillies lost to the Mets? The Phillies assume that it's "something."

On Episode 660 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher of Yahoo! Sports in NO WAY discuss Taijuan Walker's disastrous series opening start against the Dodgers. Instead, John and Liz chat excitedly about the return of Bryce Harper from Tommy John surgery faster than any human being in the history of the world and wonder, is Harper a Metahuman? Also, the positive developments from Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler in last weekend's series against the Astros, and some other baseball thoughts as the season's first month came to a close.

On Episode 926 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com is joined by Fangraphs Senior Writer Dan Szymborski to get his thoughts on the Phillies and how they compare to the rest of the contenders in the National League. Also, John ranks the 10 most important Phillies of the 2025 season, the need for Trea Turner to step up his game, and why the Day Care moniker needs to be retired for Stott, Bohm and Marsh.

Host John Stolnis breaks down the Phillies trade for outfielder Austin Hays for Seranthony Dominguez and Christian Pache, how Hays fits into the team's outfield situation and reminisces over Dominguez' 2022 postseason run. Also, what else does Dave Dombrowski have up his sleeve before Tuesday's trade deadline?

On Episode 915, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Yahoo Sports' Liz Roscher react to more high impact signings by baseball's super-team, the Dodgers. Are they, once again, ushering in a new evil empire in MLB, and will this spur the league to enact salary caps/floors in the near future? Also, how do the Phils stack up in light of the Dodgers' acquisitions? And, the Phillies sign a Japanese import, will it have an impact on future signings out of Japan? And the gang also tries to figure out what John's "vibe" is.

On Episode 937 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis from The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com discusses Ranger Suarez' back stiffness and what it could mean for his ability to pitch in the first couple weeks of the season. Also, John lists 10 Phillies having very encouraging springs, way too many thoughts about Scott Kingery being DFA'd by the Angels this week, and why Opening Day should not be played overseas anymore. Powered by WHYY and BillyPenn!

On Episode 756 of Hittin' Season, hosts Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh chat about MLB's newest idea, "Spring Breakout," the team's expansion efforts in the Dominican Republic and a big trade between the Dodgers and Rays this week.

On episode 816 of Hittin' Season, Justin Klugh talks to Nationals beat writer Andrew Golden from the Washington Post about who the Nats are this year, how their pitching could hold back the Phillies' vaunted offense, and the general vibes surrounding the team.

A lot of very important things to discuss this week: The Phillies came to terms with all but one of their arbitration-eligible players: Alec Bohm. Is this bad news, or terrible news? Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss. Also, can you BELIEVE the Phillies weren't scheduled to play on Sunday Night Baseball? This is also a big deal. Hear it all on Episode 765 of Hittin' Season.

On Episode 864, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher break down the many unsung heroes from the weekend's series victory over the Mets, as well as Bryce Harper's homer-less drought ending, where Cristopher Sanchez slots into a postseason rotation, and what this series means for the Phils' postseason aspirations.

On Episode 680 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis recaps an outstanding series win against the Arizona Diamondbacks and lists all the reasons the Phillies have won 10 out of their last 12. How big a deal is the re-introduction of "Dancing on My Own" to the vibes right now? Also, could Mick Abel be a solution to the Phils' No. 5 starter problems? A bit on Bryce Harper's power outage, and a lot of takes about MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's insulting remarks about A's fans as the Phillies get set to play three games against perhaps the worst team in baseball.

On Episode 664 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis recaps a fun couple of games against the Toronto Blue Jays to finish up the Interleague homestand, including outstanding performances by Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, the bullpen and Nick Castellanos. Also, Jose Alvarado hits the injured list, but it could have been a lot worse, the Phillies are heading to London next year, and WHYY's Avi Wolfman-Arent joins us to talk about making room for the Phillies as the city is obsessed with the 76ers, which Phillie he'd most want to have a beer with, and whether John Middleton's claims that injuries are the reason for the team's slow start are valid. Powered by WHYY and BillyPenn.com!

Liz and Justin have three questions for each other about the Phillies' struggles with runners in scoring position, the Phillies Phantastic Auction, and what sort of additions you'd like to see at Citizens Bank Park. Then, get set for a weekend home stand against the Cubs!

The Phillies dropped another game in frustrating fashion to begin their NL East gauntlet against the Braves and Mets. Let's distract ourselves from it with Phillies fan groups throughout history and Phillies takes from the outer reaches of fan-sanity.