Phillies Therapy

There it is: The Phillies (reportedly) get their man on the first full day of the Winter Meetings. The club agreed to terms on an 11-year, $300 million deal with the star shortstop, and Paul and Matt hopped back in the saddle to talk through it. The short version? Feels good man. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Matt's back! And the Winter Meetings are in-person again! Paul and Matt set the stage for what could be a busy few days, with thoughts on the state of the free agent market and how it could and would affect the Phillies, as well as planning to recapture the innings lost from the departures of Zach Eflin and Kyle Gibson. Plus a little Rule 5 talk, which you might dig if you're a Level 3 sicko. Host...

Bryce Harper's surgery, a POBO Dombo (we're calling him that, right?) extension, a trade that almost was, and a little Hall of Fame-ing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Awards announcements have come and gone, with few surprises...except maybe that 5th-place finish for Rob Thomson. Some small roster moves (Johan Rojas, Sam Coonrod) and thoughts on Bryce Harper's path to and through elbow surgery later this month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A (sort of) new shortstop has entered the Phillies rumor mill, a few minor moves on the 40-man fringe, and a contract extension for a member of the coaching staff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul and Matt are up off the mat from the World Series loss and ready to dig into some offseason preview goodness. From money off the books to arbitration-eligibles to free agency plans to surprise trade candidates, they try and touch on all of it. Allllll of it. Read Matt's offseason primer on The Athletic here: https://theathletic.com/3770215/2022/11/07/phillies-offseason-decisions-world-series/...

After tough losses in Games 4 and 5, the Phillies must win two games on the road this weekend. Is there one more memorable push left in the tank? Paul and Matt channel all the positivity they can heading into a weekend of must-win baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The World Series has shifted to the Phillies' favor after a dominant Game 3 win. Paul and Matt recap Ranger Suárez's ascent to Philly Legend status, the offense's preparation for and approach to Lance McCullers, Jr., and the pitching staff's alignment for the final two home games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Does this feel familiar? After their third straight series with a 1-1 split on the road, the Phillies are back home for the final time this season. Paul and Matt take a quick look back at the weekend's drama before looking ahead to a Game 3 they hope will leave the Astros spooked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Tonight, the Phillies start their final series of the year. All that's left between this unlikely group and baseball history are four wins against the best team in the American League: The Houston Astros. Paul and Matt hash out what the good outcomes for these first two games might look like, strategize about some pitcher usage, and give series picks-to-click. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Somehow, some way, the 2022 Phillies continue to make the unbelievable turn into reality. They will face the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series. Paul (in full sultry laryngitis voice mode) and Matt catch up after the weekend's Games 4 and 5, revel in the moments, and wonder how this team really can pull off another improbable series win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

He had The Leap, now he's had His Game. Jean Segura backed up a strong effort by Ranger Suárez and the rest of the Phillies' bullpen with a huge two-run single to give the Phillies a lead they wouldn't relinquish, and a 2-1 NLCS lead ahead of Saturday's bulk bullpen game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

The NLCS's lone off day behind them, the Phils and Padres will get set to break their 1-1 tie in front of another riotous Citizens Bank Park crowd. Paul and Matt set things up for Friday and the weekend ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Armed with a road split, the Phillies come home for three straight. FanGraphs's Michael Baumann (@MichaelBaumann) joins Paul to talk staying grounded, looking ahead to a weekend at home, and how the series could still be tipped in the Phillies' favor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With their third chance in three series to take the first two games on the road coming up, the Phillies look to assert control of the NLCS. Paul and Matt look ahead to Wednesday's Game 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Phillies steal another game on the road, this time to take a 1-0 lead in the NLCS. Zack Wheeler was brilliant, Bryce Harper cracked a homer for the third straight game, and Kyle Schwarber had his capital-m Moment with a monstrous 6th-inning blast that helped keep the Phils ahead for good. Paul is on for the quick recap and reaction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

The Phillies eliminate the Braves in 4 games, and will play for the NL Pennant. Yeah, sure, you saw THAT coming. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Phillies bulldozed their way to a 3-1 series lead, with a few instantly memorable moments along the way. Paul and Matt recap and look ahead to a potential clinching Game 4, and the pitching strategy within. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Phillies come home for two playoff games at home after a 1-1 split in Atlanta. Exactly what we all wanted, exactly how we wanted it...right? Paul and Matt look ahead to Game 3, the potential ugliness of Game 4, and try to piece together a pitching plan that could get this team through it all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

The Phillies steal one on the road in Atlanta in another white-knuckle thriller. Paul and Matt give a nod to Nick Castellanos's finest day as a member of the Phillies, a bullpen that (mostly) did the job, and the early turning of the tide in this series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Phillies are Wild Card Series winners! Paul and Matt (and what's left of their voices) look back on the weekend's games and the narratives that have changed, plus a quick look ahead to the upcoming Braves matchup in the NLDS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Phillies snatch victory from the jaws of defeat with a wild 9th inning, and are now 1 win away from their first playoff series win since 2010. Paul and Matt revisit the heroics from the Phillies' return to the postseason; a really good game of baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They did it. They really did it. The Phillies are going to the playoffs! Cast your votes for the 2012-21 All-Drought Team here: https://forms.gle/cLSCE4wyhpqrSrUY9 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So begins the road trip that will ultimately define this Phillies season. How long will it take them to clinch? How agonizing will it be along the way? If they manage to [redacted], will any of us ever recover? Looking forward (gulp) to surviving another week of Phillies baseball! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Michael Baumann (the FanGraphs writer, not the Orioles pitcher) joins Paul to cut through the pressure of the ever-tightening Wild Card race and look ahead to the season's final stretch. Recommended if you like the color green. Follow him at @MichaelBaumann . Try Zencastr Professional for 30% off! zen.ai/philliestherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...