Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

On Episode 764 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis chats with chief prospect writer for Baseball Prospectus, Jeffrey Paternostro about his Top-10 Phillies prospect rankings. Also, John discusses an interesting idea posited by MLB Trade Rumors of making Alec Bohm a bench player. Is that ludicrous, or brilliant?

On Episode 763 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher debate whether the '23 Phillies or '23 Eagles choked harder at the ends of their respective seasons, and analyzed moves made by the Mets and Dodgers over the weekend. Also, why do people think the Phillies are interested in starting pitchers like Marcus Stroman? And Liz guides Justin & John through a Choose Your Own Adventu...

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 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...

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, possi...

On Episode 759 of Hittin' Season, hosts Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's decision to sign a free agent contract with the Dodgers, joining Shohei Ohtani as a dynamic Japanese duo that are now the favorites to win the National League? Or, are they? How does this affect the Phillies, and what's next for our hometown nine? HITTIN' SEASON IS A FINALIST FOR BEST BASEBALL PODCAST...

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. HITTIN' SEASON IS A FINALIST FOR BEST BASEBALL PODCAST OF...

On Episode 757 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh answer listener questions on a possible Zack Wheeler extension, why the Phillies aren't doing much right now, and some Rhys Hoskins chatter, too.

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 755 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis is joined by Sirius/XM MLB Network Radio host Mike Ferrin to chat about the Phillies' off-season thus far, as well as the latest Hot Stove news and speculation. Also, Jon Heyman reports the Phils are still "in on" Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Could they actually land him?

On Episode 754 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss the 10-year, $700 MILLION contract Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers and what it means for the NL pecking order. Could the Phillies have done that deal? Also, Dave Dombrowski turned down a trade last week he said would have been "good." Are we cool with laid-back DD? And some additional thoughts on a Bryce Harper cont...

On Episode 753 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis explores the Yankees-Padres trade of Juan Soto and offers four reasons why the Phillies didn't make a strong push to land the superstar. Also, analysis on the latest signings and trades from the Winter Meetings and thoughts on Bryce Harper's pursuit of a contract extension with the Phils.

On Episode 752, John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh chat about the Phillies vibes heading into the Winter Meetings. Will the Phils make a big move or just some pieces around the edges? Juan Soto? Mike Trout? Also, the Phillies extend manager Rob Thomson's contract through 2025, and Liz whips out an old Phillies cookbook and dishes on some fine 1970s Philly delicacy (minced clams?)

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 750 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis is joined by The Sporting News' Ryan Fagan for all things Phillies Hot Stove, including conversation on Juan Soto, Aaron Nola, Shohei Ohtani, Japan's Yamamoto, and the future Hall of Fame candidacy of Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and Bobby Abreu.

On Episode 749 of Hittin' Season, Justin Klugh, John Stolnis and Liz Roscher dive back into the MLB Hot Stove now that Thanksgiving is out of the way. The Phils sign a relief pitcher, there's lots of trade talk and the gang wonders if Dave Dombrowski has another big move left this winter.

At Thanksgiving, there are a lot of family traditions. In some families, they're about being together. In others, they're about hitting for the cycle. Hosts Justin Klugh & Trevor Strunk host a very special Dirty Inning-Hittin' Season Thanksgiving Special!

On Episode 748 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the merits of re-signing their No. 2 starter to a 7-year contract that will keep him in Philly for 16 years. Was it a smart decision? And what about their pursuit of Yamamoto?

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 746 of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight and BillyPenn's John Stolnis dissects the latest on the MLB off-season rumor mill, including the Phillies' thought process behind re-signing Aaron Nola and potential back-up plans, as well the possible pursuit of a Japanese pitching phenom, throwing cold water on the Josh Hader conversation, and whether the Phils are the team that needs to win a Wo...

On Episode 745 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss some of the latest Hot Stove rumors, including teams interested in Aaron Nola, the Phillies' reported interest in Josh Hader, and whether Juan Soto, Mike Trout or Shohei Ohtani are realistic possibilities for the Phils to sign or trade for this off-season.

On Episode 744 of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Yahoo! Sports' Liz Roscher discuss the Rhys Hoskins/Bryce Harper news, the Nick Castellanos trade rumors and how different a team the Phillies might look like in 2024.

On Episode 743 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn runs down the latest Hot Stove news, including Dave Dombrowski confirming Bryce Harper will be the team's regular first baseman, meaning an end of the Rhys Hoskins era in Philadelphia. Also, rumors on Nola, Blake Snell and Sonny Gray, as well as a Hot Stove check-in with Phillies beat writer for the Philadelphia I...

On Episode 742 of Hittin' Season, hosts Liz Roscher of Yahoo! Sports and Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus preview the official start of MLB's free agency and off-season cornucopia of events! The Phils make a qualifying offer to Aaron Nola but not to Rhys Hoskins. What does it all mean? Also, end-of-the-year award "nominees" are out, and are there some free agent bats out there that could help...

On Episode 741 of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher from Yahoo! Sports discuss the Phillies' Silver Slugger nominees of the present and future, what a couple of farmhands are getting up to out in the Arizona Fall League, how Bryce Harper may hold Rhys Hoskins' fate in his hands, and played a bit of 2023 Phillies Stat trivia.