A winning homestand segues into Major League games at a minor league park later this week. Paul and Matt revisit the Nationals and Diamondbacks series and how, despite the 19-15 record, this team may be critically flawed in their pursuit of a title. What can be done about that? Plus, Ranger's return and the new bullpen configuration. For more, visi…

Losing a series to the Mets? Never good. Getting swept? Worse still. But the week ended on a high note with a series win against the high-powered Cubs, and the Phils look to press ahead with a homestand this week. Paul and Matt talk the offense, the dual platoon option, and looming roster decisions on the pitching side. For more, visit patreon.com/…

The Phillies are (still) on pace to win 90-plus games...but it doesn't always feel that way! Even a 4-3 homestand had its share of bumps and bruises, even in victory. How close are the Phillies to clocking on all cylinders? Plus, some recognition for what's actually gone right so far (and there is a good chunk of that!), plus a look ahead to the fi…

The Phillies are 9-6, but the mood surrounding them feels a bit sobered. Is it too early for bigger shakeups? Are the concerns around Bohm and Marsh well- or unfounded? And how much have these two weeks really told us, anyway? Paul and Matt dig in. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

Edmundo Sosa raking without a set position? Good problem to have. Jordan Romano frequently not having his A-level stuff as a key part of the bullpen? Not as great a problem to have. Paul and Matt recap a (mostly) positive weekend and start to the year, and look ahead to the first Braves series of the season. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTher…

A 3-1 start and a rousing home opener have the Phillies off to a good start. Paul and Matt take a look back at the weekend and opener, talk about early standouts, and look ahead to the rest of the week. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

It's Opening Week! Paul and Matt sit down to talk through the final roster notes from the end of Spring Training, then get to their season preview by way of some props and over/unders. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

Is there a draft in here? Yes. Paul and Matt run a four-round draft to pick whose Spring Trainings they think are the most "Real." Is there an indication of a breakout or two? DO some performances show cause for concern? A tiny spoiler: It's mostly very positive! For more, visit www.patreon.com/philliestherapy…

With about 2 weeks to go before camp breaks, an injury threatens to upend the balance of the Phillies bullpen. Who can seize the spot? Plus, the curious right-handed lean of the Phils' pitching depth, and revisiting the status of Trea Turner's leadoff spot projection. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

It's the first week in March, so that means we can draw concrete conclusions about everybody. Right? Of course. Paul and Matt give their props to the recently reassigned Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller, update the pitching landscape on the back of Taijuan Walker's pleasant surprise outing, and waffle on the value of pitching models. For more, visi…

Games have begun, and the Phillies' thinnest unit (right-handed-hitting outfielders) has taken a couple of hits with injuries to Weston Wilson and Johan Rojas. What's the latest with them, and which of the reserve role competitors stands to gain the most from an extended look in their absence? For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

At last, the home stretch to fake baseball is here. Just days away from the Grapefruit League lid-lifter, the Phillies look likely to shake up the top of their lineup. What would this mean for Kyle Schwarber? For Trea Turner? For Bryce Harper? For...yeah, for everybody, really? Plus, Bryson Stott's somewhat surprising elbow revelation, and some las…

Spring Training is here! Pitchers and catchers (plus a few VIPs) have descended on Clearwater to kick off the 2025 Grapefruit League. Paul and Matt discuss J.T., the Alec Bohm situation, Spring experimentation, and some tough conversations lurking down the line. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

Typically, a team with 90% of its roster locked in place won't make for the most "intriguing" set of Spring Training storylines, but that doesn't mean the Phillies don't have guys and battles to watch. Paul and Matt each draft 5 players whose stories they're curious to watch unfold this spring. Who would make your list? For more, visit patreon.com/…

A late January podcast on the heels of another Eagles trip to the Super Bowl can mean only one thing: Power rankings, of course! Paul and Matt rate the units of the Phillies and the other top NL East contenders and size up how the division looks as reporting dates for pitchers and catchers creep closer. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

A lament over Jeff Hoffman's departure for Toronto quickly gives way to a question that bears resemblance to last week's: Have the Phillies done enough this offseason to supplement their outfield? For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

New year, same us. Phillies Therapy's first episode in 2025 focuses mainly on one question: Have the Phillies done enough with the bullpen and its depth this offseason? Paul and Matt dig in.By Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

Surprise! The Phillies made some moves last week that warranted a (not-so-) quick episode this week after all. Paul and Matt discuss the Max Kepler signing and Jesus Luzardo trade, their ripple effects, and whether this finally makes the Phillies a better team on paper than they were in '24. For more, visit www.patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

Paul and Matt pour some eggnog and recap the Winter Meetings, balancing patience and disappointment with the Phillies' offseason so far, and wonder what could have been with Garrett Crochet. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

Countering the Mets' massive Juan Soto splash, the Phillies turn to the upside play at the Winter Meetings and add former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano. The moves have only just begin. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

And so the wait continues. Paul (with an assist from his 3-month-old co-host) and Matt don't have any Phillies moves to discuss yet, but the market is slowly forming around the team. Plus, the level of attention the bullpen needs, and whether Jeff Hoffman prioritizes starting over relieving in the end. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

The contract tender deadline passed with few surprises on the Phillies front. The Phillies could potentially stand to improve at backup catcher, so Garrett Stubbs's spot in the mix deserves a little context. Plus, the downstream Phils impacts of the Reds and Royals making a trade. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

Paul and Matt dig in a bit deeper on Andrew Painter scenarios, some names to watch as Rule 5 protection lists come due, and the loss of Brian Kaplan to the Diamondbacks' coaching staff. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

The Phillies are fielding trade interest in some of their Major League players. Which ones? How many would it be sensible to trade away, and what kinds of returns should the Phillies seek or expect? Plus, a bit more on the influx of cash from new ownership partners, what to make of it, and where it's likely to be put to use. Paul and Matt have you …

Will the Phillies pursue Juan Soto? Who should the Phillies add to replace Juan Soto in the bullpen? How many innings will Juan Soto pitch as the 5th starter? Is there a limit to how much Juan Soto can spend to add free agents? Finally, Juan Soto. Paul and Matt discuss the offseason at the outset of the GM meetings in Texas, where the Phillies have…

President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski and Manager Rob Thomson held their annual postseason media availability this week, offering few concrete details on the offseason ahead but nevertheless shining some light on possible paths forward. Paul and Matt get into the nitty-gritty.By Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

Paul and Matt host a solemn gathering to eulogize the disappointing 2024 Phillies and their abbreviated playoff run, then take a (very early) look ahead to what the '24-'25 offseason may bring. Who stays? Who goes? Does this core have another strong run in them? The wounds are fresh, but Paul and Matt talk them through while getting stitched up.…

Did you expect anything less? The Phillies and Mets have played two wild games to start their Division Series matchup, and it all boils down to a series tied at 1; a best 2-of-3. After a waste of Zack Wheeler's brilliance in Game 1, the Phils showed up with an instant classic in Game 2. Paul and Matt revisit the moments, the pitching concerns, the …

When the Phillies and Mets get together, you know weirdness is about to happen. Add in the first playoff matchup in these franchises' history and you've got a recipe for something explosive. Paul and Matt look ahead to a series the Phillies should hold the upper hand in, how the pitching and lineups should play out, and who needs to step up to give…

With a bye into the NLDS locked in, the Phillies will rest and prepare for the winner of the Milwaukee Brewers/New York Mets Wild Card matchup. Paul and Matt take a quick look back on the season that was, potential roster moves ahead of this weekend, and offer strengths/weaknesses/predictions for the Wild Card round.…

The regular season nears its end with the Phillies closing in on a home clincher. Despite a less-than-great road trip last week, there isn't a whole lot that's changed with the Phils, but the rest of the NL has certainly made it interesting. Paul and Matt look ahead to the off-ramp of this week's games and steady their nerves for the tension to com…

The Phillies, powered by the collective of Weston Wilson, Buddy Kennedy, Cal Stevenson, and Kody Clemens, are mere games away from clinching their first division title in 14 years. Paul and Matt discuss playoff roster implications for the bench and rotation as the team zeroes in on the NL East crown.…

After a flat end to an otherwise solid road trip, the Phillies are singing the 5th starter blues. But does that really matter in the bigger picture? Paul and Matt review the growing challenges to position player depth and the start of a key stretch that includes a big Milwaukee series next week.By Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

The Phillies took three of four from the Braves. Sounds familiar! Paul and Matt revisit the weekend's heroics, celebrate the pitching staff's return to form, highlight some offensive concerns (and their positive offsets), and look ahead to final 25 games of the regular season.By Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

Paul and Matt revisit the offense's rediscovered success in the Royals series, wonder what the heck to do about Taijuan Walker, and ponder if the Phillies can finally take care of business against the Braves.By Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

After a flat start to the homestand, the Phillies have swung back to looking like their old selves this week. Powered by a tide-turning Kyle Schwarber grand slam and an unlikely cycle from unsung hero Weston Wilson, the Phils have rebuilt their division lead to 8 games ahead of Sunday's series finale with Washington. A tough road test lies ahead, s…

Rare is the team that can make "20 games over .500 and 7.5 games up in the division" feel so...bad? Recency bias is a hell of a drug. But the Phillies have some issues that are beginning to crystalize into concerns; how much longer do we need to wait for them to right the ship? And will they be able to sail like they were earlier in the year? Paul …

A week of uninspiring baseball draws to a close with a 6-0 win in Seattle, thanks in no small part to divine baseball god intervention. Is this what finally gets the Phillies back on track? Paul and Matt (briefly) peek back at the glum week that was, brace for the remainder of the west coast trip, and check in on the mood of the team amidst these s…

The Phillies made two moves ahead of Tuesday's deadline, for a reliever (expected) and an outfielder (also expected, but maybe not WHO was expected). And they may be done! Paul and Matt recap the moves, take stock of the new lineup and bullpen configuration options, and echo Bryce Harper's sentiment that it's time for the stars to step up.…

With only a little over a week to go before next Tuesday's trade deadline, Paul and Matt take an updated look at the deal landscape (spoiler: Not a ton has changed), welcome back J.T., wonder if the division is all but over in light of the Braves' latest injuries (Whit Merrifield notwithstanding), and look ahead to the forthcoming six-man rotation.…

The Phillies dropped their final series of the first half (whatever), and now get to send nearly a third of their roster to Texas for All-Star festivities. With the break upon us, eyes begin to turn even more toward the trade deadline later this month. Paul and Matt talk about a surging Gregory Soto, the lack of a fit for Brent Rooker (and a better…

It's a special All-Star edition of PT, as Paul and Matt talk about the team's seven(!) All-Star nods. Plus, Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering drops by to chat about the clear and widening gaps between the upper minors and the Major Leagues, the mental and physical adjustments it takes to work on an unpredictable schedule, and the MVP of the bullpen …

The Phillies, fortunate to escape last weekend's series with a split against the Marlins, now set their sights toward a far tougher stretch. Are these really "must-win" games against the Cubs, Braves, and Dodgers? How much comfort does the current division lead really afford the team? And how much clearer are the roster "problems" to be addressed t…

You know it's hot when the thermometer's reading is higher than Matt Strahm's ERA. The Phillies wrapped up a (literally) scorching homestand where they took 4 of 6 from NL West opponents — including a NLCS "rematch" with Arizona — and now swing out to Detroit before a weekend date with the Marlins. Paul and Matt review Cristopher Sanchez's new cont…

The quest for 100 wins and beyond had a minor setback this week in the Phils' first games back stateside since London, but they're really no worse for wear. Plus, the cavalry is coming in the form of Brandon Marsh (already returned) and Trea Turner (to be activated Monday). With a hot homestand on deck, the Phillies will look to right the ship and …

After giving Europe a taste of their particular brand of baseball in a characteristically weird two-game set, the Phillies return home from London for an American League road test against the Red Sox and Orioles. Paul and Matt look back on London — from David Dahl to Gregory Soto — and look ahead to the Injured List cavalry of Trea Turner and Brand…

Hoby Milner! Oliver Dunn! Matt Klentak! And some guy named Rhys Hoskins. The Brewers are in town for the Phillies' last regular set before this weekend's London Series, with a warm welcome expected for (at least) one of those guys. Paul and Matt recap the injury situation, lament Whit Merrifield a little, and look ahead to the Phils and Mets unleas…

There is no greater equalizer, no force more compelling, no gravity more inescapable than that of some grating defeats out west. It is inevitable. The Phillies finish navigating their stretch out in The Forbidden Lands having finally lost a series and consecutive games. Now, with Ronald Acuña Jr.'s season ending prematurely, the onus is squarely on…

The Phillies continue to capitalize with the cards they're dealt, sweeping the Nationals over the weekend to reach a ludicrous 20 games over .500 before Memorial Day. Paul and Matt go over how the schedule has helped (but not caused) the hot start, the useful Kody Clemens, and a growing fascination with Cristopher Sánchez.…

Another week, another winning record. Despite some dings and dents, the Phillies kept their no-loss series streak alive. Now, they take on two more NL East rivals in what should be a slightly tougher test than the one the Marlins provided. Paul and Matt talk about roster fits and flexibility, the reemergence of Bryson Stott, and how to strategize f…