A Phillies podcast hosted by former Phillies player and General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr., long-time Phillies reporter Jim Salisbury and MLB.com Phillies beat writer Todd Zolecki. TPS features real talk on the Phightins and in-depth conversations with VIP guests like Bryce Harper, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Pat Burrell.
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Encounter Podcast is a Podcast to help you have a true encounter with the one true and living God. We are here to offer help to those that may would never attend church or who may have been hurt by church in the past. We are not judgmental and here to offer help to all no matter your past or current situation. We want you to know God loves you right where you are and show you that an encounter with God can change your sitution.
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The Phillies Show is running it back. Last year, for our first show of the new year, we made our 2025 predictions. We’re doing it again this year. What are our biggest 2026 storylines? What are we most curious to see? What are our biggest fears? What are our bold predictions? Love the show? Get Phillies Show merchandise at ThePhilliesShowShop.com! …
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Happy New Year! Your "Elite" 2026 Phillies questions
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48:29Happy New Year, everybody! Our first episode of 2026 is a fun one. We answer your questions about the Phillies. We kick off the questions with an “elite” one about Bryce Harper. But we also talk about the Phillies’ outfield, J.T. Realmuto’s future, the Japanese market and more. Love the show? Get Phillies Show merchandise at ThePhilliesShowShop.com…
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Jimmy Rollins, Part 2: the 2026 Phillies, more laughs and surprises
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38:36Jimmy Rollins is one of our favorites. If you missed Part 1 of our interview with Jimmy Rollins, check it out. J Roll talked about his Hall of Fame chances and the steps he took to become of the greatest players in Phillies history. In Part 2, Jimmy talks about the 2026 Phillies and their motivations to win a World Series. We also share stories tha…
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Jimmy Rollins, Part 1: Hall of Fame chances, what made him Phillies star
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33:57Jimmy Rollins is one of our favorites. Our time with J Roll was so much fun that we split this interview into two episodes. In Part 1, we ask J Roll about his Hall of Fame candidacy and the steps he took to become a Gold Glove shortstop, 2007 NL MVP and 2008 World Series champion. In Part 2, we ask Jimmy about the 2006 Phillies and share a lot of l…
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Phillies bullpen, clubhouse shake up: Matt Strahm traded, J.T. Realmuto stalemate
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31:00The Phillies had a busy week last week: They signed Adolis Garcia to a one-year, $10 million contract on Tuesday. Phillies assistant general manager Ani Kilambi was named Nationals GM on Wednesday. The Phils signed Brad Keller to a two-year, $22 million deal on Thursday. They traded Matt Strahm to the Royals on Friday for Jonathan Bowlan. They trad…
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Phillies add Adolis García and Brad Keller. Is J.T. Realmuto next?
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24:15The Phillies have been busy the past week or so. They signed Kyle Schwarber to a five-year, $150 million deal. They signed Adolis García to a one-year $10 million deal. They have reached an agreement with Brad Keller on a two-year, $22 million deal. What’s next for the Phillies? Is J.T. Realmuto coming back? We also caught up with Phillies’ Rule 5 …
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Hello, Adolis García. Bye, Harrison Bader and Nick Castellanos?
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24:39The Phillies on Monday agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with free-agent right fielder Adolis Garcia. He will be Nick Castellanos’ replacement in right field, which should not surprise anybody who has been watching and listening to the show since mid-October. We’ve been saying for weeks that Castellanos won’t be back. But what about Harris…
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Kyle Schwarber is back! What’s next for the Phillies?
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26:56Kyle Schwarber on Tuesday signed a five-year, $150 million contract with the Phillies. We discuss how it went down and why we like the deal. But we also discuss what’s next for the Phils. Is it J.T. Realmuto? Is it a reliever? Can they still go after Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette and Cody Bellinger? Get your holiday gifts here! Phillies Sh…
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Optimism: Signs point to Kyle Schwarber's return with Phillies
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17:46We have a feeling about Kyle Schwarber. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski does, too. He used the word “optimism” on Monday regarding the Phillies’ pursuit of Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto. Jim heard that Schwarber could make a decision before the end of the week. Todd heard that Schwarber thinks something with the Phillies wil…
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Center of Attention: Kyle Schwarber’s name is buzzing at the Winter Meetings
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26:18Everything hinges on Kyle Schwarber. It can be said for the Phillies, and so many other teams at the Winter Meetings. Dribs and drabs of interest in Schwarber continue to make news, with Ken Rosenthal recently reporting that the Pirates have made a four-year offer for the slugging DH. But we still think Schwarber is headed back to Philadelphia. We …
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Hammering the Winter Meetings: WIP’s Joe DeCamara talks Phillies, new book
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44:58The Winter Meetings begin Monday in Orlando, Fla. WIP’s Joe DeCamara joins the show to talk about the Phillies’ quiet offseason so far, what he’d like to see happen next week, what he thinks about the Phillies “running it back” and more. Plus, DeCamara talks about his new book “The Best of Philly Sports.” Jim then tries to beat The Hammer with Phil…
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Ranger's getting paid; Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto seeing Reds?
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30:19The Winter Meetings are next week in Orlando, Fla., where magical things can happen. Ranger Suárez could have a magical winter, following Dylan Cease’s seven-year $210 million contract with the Blue Jays. Suárez is arguably the best starting pitcher remaining in free agency, unless Framber Valdez is more your speed. Kyle Schwarber and J.T Realmuto …
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A Turkey Day Q&A: We give thanks to baseball, your questions
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34:42Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! We got together to give thanks to baseball, and answer your Phillies questions. What are we thankful for? Do the Phillies have enough payroll flexibility to get another big bat beyond Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto? What’s up with Harrison Bader? Is Andrew Painter going to be better than … Spencer Howard? And much m…
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What’s happening with Kyle Schwarber’s free agency and more
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30:25If you thought the Phillies and Kyle Schwarber would sign a multiyear contract shortly after free agency started, think again. We still think Schwarber will re-sign with the Phillies, but right now his agency is trying to maximize his value -- as they should. That means drawn-out negotiations, and maybe even a little frustration on the Phillies’ en…
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Pirates interested in Kyle Schwarber? Bucc No
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30:28The Hot Stove is on a low simmer with Thanksgiving fast approaching. But there are interesting reports out there. How about the Pirates pursuing Kyle Schwarber? We’ll eat our shoes if that one happens, but it is worth discussing. We talk about Schwarber’s free agency, who got qualifying offers, who the Phillies protected in the Rule 5 Draft, the no…
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Your Phillies center fielder: Buxton, Bader, Crawford?
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27:50The GM Meetings wrapped up this week in Las Vegas. Dave Dombrowski spoke about the team’s outfield situation, including what’s happening in center field, Nick Castellanos’ future with the team and more. We thought the most interesting news was word that Twins star Byron Buxton might be willing to waive his no-trade clause, if Minnesota continues to…
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Bo Bichette? Alex Bregman? You asked, we answered
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39:24Dave Dombrowski and his top lieutenants are in Las Vegas this week for the GM Meetings. They’ve got plenty to discuss. So do we. We asked you for our questions and we answered a bunch of them. Everything from Kyle Schwarber’s timetable to sign to Nick Castellanos’ future to Don Mattingly’s chances to be bench coach to who’s going to be the biggest …
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Baseball America's top 10 Phillies prospects
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55:28Baseball America on Friday released its latest Philles top 10 prospects list. You might be surprised at who’s No. 1. We talked to Baseball America's Josh Norris about it. We discussed Phillies prospects like Andrew Painter, Aidan Miller, Justin Crawford, Gage Wood, Dante Nori, Aroon Escobar, Gabriel Rincones Jr., Moisés Chace, Matthew Fisher and mo…
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Here are 20 trade targets for the Phillies
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54:26The Phillies can’t solve everything via free agency. They might need to make a trade to upgrade the 2026 roster. We talked Monday about the Phillies’ top free agent targets. Today, we’re talking about top trade targets. We discuss: Adley Rutschman Hunter Goodman Ryan Jeffers Ketel Marte Brandon Lowe Brendan Donovan Nolan Arenado Isaac Paredes Byron…
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Here we go: 20 free agent targets for the Phillies
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51:38The World Series ended on Saturday. Free agency started on Sunday. The Philadelphia Phillies said they want to bring back Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, Ranger Suárez and Harrison Bader, although Schwarber and Realmuto are their top two priorities. But the Phillies need backup options if Schwarber and Realmuto sign elsewhere. They also need options…
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Phillies prospect Dante Nori talks hitting, stealing and Kyle Schwarber
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32:25Phillies prospect Dante Nori had a heck of a first full season in professional baseball. Nori, whom the Phillies selected with the 27th overall pick in the 2024 Draft. He started the season in Low-A Clearwater, advanced to High-A Jersey Shore before finishing the season with Double-A Reading. He talked about his progress as a hitter, his desire to …
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Your cheat sheet for the Phillies offseason
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37:21Game 5 of the World Series between Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers vs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays is on Wednesday night, which means the end of the 2025 Major League Baseball season is almost here. So … it’s time to brush up on everything you need to know about the Phillies’ offseason, including free agency, salary arbitration, the Rule …
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The Forever Phillie: Bryce Harper is “hurt” by recent comments, trade talk
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30:43Bryce Harper speaks! He told The Athletic on Saturday that he is “hurt” by Dave Dombrowski’s original comments about his 2025 season, and the trade speculation that followed. It sounds like the Phillies’ superstar slugger is unhappy. Will it blow over? Will it fester? Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com. Parx Casin…
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"Elite" Bryce Harper talk: Scott Boras, Dave Dombrowski talk trade rumors, more
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48:13Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski tried to clear the air on Thursday, following last week’s interesting comments about Bryce Harper. Did he? Dombrowski shot down the ridiculous suggestion that the Philadelphia Phillies are thinking about trading Harper. They are not. But Harper’s agent Scott Boras might have had the most int…
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Can the Phillies afford to lose Ranger Suárez? No. But can they pay him?
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40:56It could’ve been a 1993 World Series rematch between the Phillies and Blue Jays … Instead, it’s the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani vs. the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. It leaves us thinking about the offseason and 2026. So, once again, we asked you for your Phillies questions. You got straight to the point asking if the Phillies ca…
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Feeling better? Still upset? Dodgers steamroll Brewers to win NL pennant
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36:21If you watched the Dodgers pulverize the Brewers in the NLCS, you probably thought about the Phillies’ lost opportunities in the NLDS. A hit here or there and maybe the Philadelphia Phillies are preparing to play in the World Series. Does the Dodgers’ success make you feel any better about the Phillies’ chances in 2026? Or does it get you even angr…
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Breaking down Dave Dombrowski’s offseason plans
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40:32Dave Dombrowski spoke for nearly an hour on Thursday morning at Citizens Bank Park. He hinted at change for the Philadelphia Phillies following their latest early exit in the postseason. But what does change look like? Big, bold changes? Maybe a few tweaks? It sure sounds like Dombrowski still believes in his core of talent. But there’s just no way…
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Rob Thomson’s return doesn't mean the Phillies are running it back
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50:41Sources confirmed on Monday that Rob Thomson will return as Phillies manager in 2026. None of us are surprised at the decision, but some Philadelphia Phillies fans seem to think it means the organization is going to “run it back” again. We don’t think that’s the case at all. We talk about the Thomson news, then answer a bunch of your questions abou…
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Who stays? Who goes? Our thoughts on a busy Phillies offseason
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41:25Everybody thinks the Phillies need to shake up the roster in a major way to win the World Series in 2026. But what does that mean exactly? Ruben, Jim and Todd ranked 15 Philadelphia Phillies from most likely to be back in 2026 to most likely to be gone. It’s a list that included José Alvarado, Harrison Bader, Alec Bohm, Nick Castellanos, Bryce Harp…
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Dead October: Making sense of more Phillies heartbreak
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40:10It’s over. The Philadelphia Phillies lost the NLDS to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the most impossible way in Game 4 on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. Orion Kerkering got a ground ball back to the mound with the bases loaded and two outs in the 11th inning. He booted it. He panicked and he threw a ball over J.T. Realmuto’s head, when all he needed to do…
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Game 3 NLDS: Schwarbomb brings Phillies back to life
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32:21The Phillies are alive. They beat the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, 8-2. Kyle Schwarber crushed a game-tying homer in the fourth inning that landed beyond the bleachers in right field. Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez executed a pitching plan that worked to near perfection. Schwarber’s blast sparked a…
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Game 2 NLDS: The Phillies season is on life support
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28:24The Phillies are on life support. They lost Game 2 of the NL Division Series to the Dodgers on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park, 4-3. Their season is on the brink because their offense isn’t clicking, especially their biggest stars at the top of the lineup. We dig into this mess, and discuss if it’s possible to dig out of it. Presented by FOX One…
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Game 2 NLDS preview: Your Phillies-Dodgers questions
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35:21You have a lot on your mind. The Phillies and Dodgers play Game 2 of the NL Division Series on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park. L.A. has a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series, so the Phillies must win Game 2. It’ll be Jesús Luzardo vs. Blake Snell. Before Game 2, we asked you for your questions about the Phillies and the series. You delivered. W…
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NLDS Game 1: Phillies suffer a “gut punch" loss to Dodgers
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33:23Whatever happened to “four hours of hell?” The Phillies lost Game 1 of the 2025 NL Division Series to the Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park, 5-3. They took a 3-0 lead in the second inning against Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. They had that lead with two outs in the sixth inning. But the offense fell silent after the second, and the bullpen couldn’t …
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NLDS preview: Phillies vs. Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers
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35:14It’s the Phillies vs. Dodgers in the NLDS. It’s Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts vs. Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner. It’s Ohtani, Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Cristopher Sánchez, Ranger Suárez and Jesús Luzardo. We dissect the series, including Ohtani vs. Sánchez in Game 1. We give our Phillies ‘X’ factors and…
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Phillies third base coach Dusty Wathan sends 'em home!
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35:06If you see Phillies third base coach Dusty Wathan waving home a player this postseason – you certainly hope it happens a lot – you should know plenty of preparation has gone into it. Wathan is one of Major League Baseball’s best third-base coaches, and we’re confident you’ll see why after listening to this show. You’ll also see why Wathan keeps get…
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is ready for Red October!
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29:22Everybody is excited for the Phillies and Red October, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. The Governor joined the show this week to talk about his lifelong Phillies’ fandom, the Phillies’ chances to win a World Series, growing up and playing baseball with his father, the pressures of a first pitch and much more. Parx Casino and betPARX a…
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Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long talks October baseball, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber
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39:59Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long has two World Series rings: one with the 2009 Yankees, and one with the 2019 Nationals. He hopes to win a third this fall. Long joined the show to talk about the Phillies’ top 10 offense, why they can succeed this October, Trea Turner’s batting title, Kyle Schwarber’s MVP-type season and much more! Parx Casino and …
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“We’ve got a dream:” Red October is finally here!
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43:56The Phillies finished the 162-game regular season on Sunday with a victory over the Twins at Citizens Bank Park. But let’s be honest, the only thing everybody has been waiting for since the 2024 NLDS is the 2025 postseason. Well, it’s finally here. We talk about how the Phillies finished the season, the Mets’ epic collapse, postseason roster decisi…
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Real talk with Larry Bowa: Phillies’ World Series chances, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber
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42:36Every time you talk baseball with Larry Bowa, you learn something. The Phillies’ legend talked about the Philadelphia Phillies’ chances to win the World Series, how players handle postseason pressures, Rob Thomson’s job performance, Trea Turner’s improvement at shortstop, Kyle Schwarber’s impact on and off the field and much more. Parx Casino and b…
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Magic Eight Balls: Phillies hit a franchise-record eight homers to clinch bye
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29:17The Phillies clinched a first-round bye on Wednesday night, and they did it in historic fashion. They smashed a franchise-record eight home runs in a victory over the Marlins. Edmundo Sosa hit three, becoming the first shortstop in Phillies history to homer three times in a game. Kyle Schwarber hit two, moving within two homers of tying Ryan Howard…
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What we want to see from the Phillies before the playoffs
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29:04The Phillies have six games to play in the 2025 regular season. They already won the NL East. They almost certainly will clinch a first-round bye. So, what’s there to watch? Plenty. How about Trea Turner rejoining the lineup? How about the offense getting on a roll before it enters the postseason? How about a little more certainty from the Phillies…
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Ryan Howard visits! Talks Kyle Schwarber, Phillies’ World Series hopes and more!
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34:52Ryan Howard hit a franchise-record 58 home runs for the Phillies in 2006, when he won the National League MVP Award. So, who is better to talk about Kyle Schwarber’s 50-homer season than The Big Piece? Howard joins the show! He not only talks about Schwarber’s big season, but he remembers his own 58-homer campaign. Plus, he talks about The 6-1-1 Po…
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Thinking Red October: What’s the Phillies' postseason rotation and roster?
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32:46The Phillies clinched the NL East on Monday. They will almost certainly clinch a first-round bye in the coming days, too. The Phils are thinking about the NLDS. They already shuffled their rotation so Cristopher Sánchez will start Tuesday against Miami and Sept. 28 in the regular-season finale against the Twins, which will allow him to start Game 1…
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Party in L.A.: Phillies clinch their second straight NL East title
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33:52The Phillies popped champagne bottles, sprayed beer and smoked cigars on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. They celebrated their second consecutive NL East championship, which they clinched following a 10-inning victory over the Dodgers. Kyle Schwarber homered. Bryce Harper homered. But so did role player Weston Wilson as the bottom of the lineup cam…
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Champagne to Go: Phillies ready to clinch NL East title in L.A.
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29:44The Phillies woke up on Sunday morning with their magic number to clinch the NL East at 1. It’s still 1. The Phillies lost to the Royals on Sunday, while the Mets beat the Rangers. The good news is the Phillies clinched their fourth consecutive postseason berth on Sunday, when the Giants lost. So, they’re going to the postseason four a four consecu…
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Sweep the Mets! The Phillies magic number to clinch the NL East is five
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30:25What a week at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies swept the Mets in a four-game series, putting them in position to clinch their second consecutive NL East title as early as Sunday against the Royals. Jesús Luzardo allowed five hits to the first six batters he faced, putting the Phils in a 4-0 hole. But then Luzardo retired the next 22 batters he fac…
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Kyle Schwarber hits his 50th; Phillies bury the Mets in the NL East
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38:39It ain’t over til it’s over, but it’s pretty darn close. Kyle Schwarber crushed his 50th homer of the season in Tuesday night’s victory over the Mets at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies have a nine-game lead over the Mets in the NL East with 17 games to play. If the Phillies finish just 8-9, the Mets would need to finish 17-0 to pull i…
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Trea Turner is injured. How will the Phillies handle it?
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30:44Trea Turner has played so well this season that he could finish in the top five for NL MVP. So, it was alarming on Sunday in Miami, when Turner immediately removed himself from the game after running down the first-base line. Turner strained his right hamstring. He will have an MRI exam on Monday in Philadelphia. We’ll find out how much time Turner…
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We answer your Phillies playoff, platoon and rotation questions
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43:23A big day in Philly sports on Thursday. The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Brewers, 2-0, in the series finale in Milwaukee. They won the series. The Eagles won their season opener, beating the Cowboys, 24-20. We asked you for your Phillies questions. You asked us about … The Phillies’ chances to win the World Series. What is our biggest concern abo…
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