Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the Phillies' fifth straight win, the Braves and Mets in the postseason, and how clutch Kody Clemens seems to be. Then, Mitch Rupert stops by to talk about Aidan Miller's rise through the Phillies' farm system.

On Episode 860, host John Stolnis recaps Kyle Schwarber's insane two-game, four-homer blitz in Toronto, leading to a Phillies sweep. Also, Kody Clemens continues to be a revelation off the bench, injuries are a bit concerning, and why the Cubs no-hitter on Wednesday night shouldn't really count.

On Episode 859, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap a fantastic Phillies series win over the Braves in Philly. Did that end Atlanta's pursuit of another NL East title? Also, we pick the heroes of the series and look ahead to September's less challenging but daunting, at times, schedule.

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the Phillies' comeback win in game one of their four-game set with the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park, as well as how Orlando Arcia, Brian Snitker, and the Braves always seem extra rattled to lose in Philadelphia.

On Episode 857, host John Stolnis wraps up the final two games of the Phillies series win against the Astros, including Wednesday's scheduled loss with the struggling Taijuan Walker on the mound. Also, thoughts on Aaron Nola, Nick Castellanos and a huge four-game home series against the Braves that could determine the course of the NL East in September.

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 indefinitel...

On Episode 855, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com recaps the first two games of the Phillies' series against the Braves, including a 3-2 win aided by something we don't often see by the Phils... small ball! Also, we're pretty sure we already know who the 12 playoff teams are going to be.

On Episode 854 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus recap the Phillies weekend series against the Nationals, the feel-good first three games followed by Rob Thomson's bewildering decision not to pinch hit Bryce Harper in the bottom of the 9th on Sunday. Also, parity is rampant in MLB this year. Is that good news or bad news for the Phils?

Dramatic? Reactive? Hyperbolic? During a rough patch for the Phillies? We would never. In this episode of Hittin' Season, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about how Weston Wilson hitting for the cycle may have been the central cog of a Phillies turnaround and discuss the legacy of former team president and CEO David Montgomery, who is posthumously going onto the Wall of Fame as the Phillies celeb...

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...

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 850, hosts John Stolnis and Liz Roscher react to the Phils' opening series win over Arizona and their series victory over the Dodgers, Kyle Schwarber's outstanding season, hope for Realmuto and Trea Turner and whether the Braves are going to miss the playoffs.

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 848 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis and Liz Roscher preview the upcoming 10-game road trip through Seattle, Los Angeles and Arizona, discuss Bryce Harper's ridiculous slump, the failures of the pitching staff in July, but also a Good News Happy Time Corner featuring some things that are actually going well.

The Phillies made three additions to the roster at the MLB trade deadline, and while they'll help, the stars already on the roster are the key to the Phils pulling out of their funk. Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap the deadline, the moves the Phillies made (and didn't make) and agonize over Tuesday night's loss to the Yankees.

The Phillies are 4-9 in their last 13 games after Monday's 14-4 loss to the Yankees. Is it time to panic? Host John Stolnis of The Good Phight attempts to talk everyone off the ledge, grouse about the disappearing/reappearing offense and what final moves the Phils could make with the trade deadline hours away. Also, the Atlanta Braves made a move late Monday, is it a needle mover?

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?

As players start coming off the board, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the MLB trade deadline and where the Phillies will fit into it.

On Episode 843 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis recaps a tough series in Minnesota against the Twins and tries to assess why the Phils have lost three straight series. Also, the latest rumors on the trade deadline, bullpen additions and outfield bats.

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.

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...

On Episode 840 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com recaps all the Phillies excitement at the MLB All Star Game, as well as Alec Bohm's tremendous performance in Monday night's HR Derby. Also, John says there's a relief pitcher he'd trade Andrew Painter for right now, and he previews the Phillies' very difficult July schedule.

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?

On episode 838 of Hittin' Season, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break down the Phillies' big series sweep of the Dodgers. As the Athletics come to town, historian Matt Albertson talks about the old Philadelphia City Series the Phillies and A's used to play, and Bryan Johansen of Last Dive Bar explains how he and his partners are taking it to A's owner John Fisher as he tries to move the team to Las...

Sure, there wasn't a lot of drama in the Phillies' 10-1 win over the Dodgers, but Justin Klugh recaps the action anyway. Then, Noah Gittell, author of "Baseball: The Movie," talks about his new book and why they just don't make baseball movies much anymore.