Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

Which Phillies will be on the team in 2026 and which will be heading somewhere else? On Episode 1026 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh give their predictions and preview the World Series between the Blue Jays and Dodgers. Also, would you give up the farm in a deal for Detroit's Tarik Skubal?

On Episode 1025 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal recap Phillies team president Dave Dombrowski's end-of-year news conference. Dave had some interesting things to say about Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos and the team's performance in the NLDS and hinted at changes that c...

Rob Thomson will be back as manager of the Phillies once again, in 2026. The Good Phight's John Stolnis and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh react to the reports that came down on Monday. Is it the right move and what coaches should return with Thomson, if any? Can the Phils enact the kind of change the fanbase wants by returning the manager for at least one more season?

Is this end of an era? After the Phillies' stunning Game 4 loss to the Dodgers, questions abound as to whether how many of these players will be back in 2026. How did this happen? Again??? Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher react to the incomprehensible Orion Kerkering play, the most underrated reason why they lost Game 4, the offense that disappeared once again, and whether it's tim...

The 2025 Phillies are still alive thanks to their 8-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS, keeping their season going for at least one more game. On this edition of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight's John Stolnis, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher from SABR's Baseball Research Journal recap Game 3, featuring Kyle Schwarber's two homers, phenomenal pitching by Aaron Nola a...

The Phillies 2025 season is on the brink. After losing Game 2 of their NLDS series against the Dodgers, 4-3, the Phils head to L.A. needing to win three straight games to continue their quest for a World Series. Hosts John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss Rob Thomson's decision to bunt in the 9th inning, the continued absence of Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, Jesus Luzardo's outstand...

After a crushing Game 1 loss to the Dodgers in the NLDS on Saturday night, can the Phillies get up off the mat and win Game 2 at the suddenly vulnerable Citizens Bank Park? On this edition of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight's John Stolnis recaps a bitterly disappointing Game 1, why the bullpen is more to blame than the bats, Rob Thomson's managerial decisions and looks ahead to Game 2. What do the...

Justin Klugh talks about the MLB playoff picture after the Wild Card rounds, as well as what's to be expected when the Dodgers come to Citizens Bank Park for the NLDS.

It will be the Dodgers. After sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in their Wild Card series on Wednesday, the Phillies now know who their opponent will be in the NLDS, the defending champs, who will take on the Phils beginning Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. John Stolnis of the Good Phight takes a look at the upcoming series between two of baseball's heavyweights, including Game 1 starter Shohei Oh...

It's time for the playoffs. The Phillies, looking to get back to the World Series for the first time since 2022 and win it for the first time since 2008, will spend this week waiting to see who emerges as the winners of the NL Wild Card, knowing they will host either the Dodgers or Reds beginning on Monday night. So, what's ahead for the Phils this week? John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher...

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher decide whether or not Kyle Schwarber will surpass Ryan Howard's single-season Phillies home run record as well as the vicious wild card fights going on the NL and AL as the season wraps up. Then, Baseball Prospectus editor Craig Goldstein gives some inside info on the Phillies' potential NLDS opponent, the Dodgers.

The Phillies hit a franchise record 8 home runs in Wednesday night's 11-1 win over the Marlins, clinching the No. 2 seed and a bye past the wild card round of the National League playoffs! On Episode 1015 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps a marvelous night at the ballpark. Also, Tuesday night's loss continued a troubling trend by the bullpen, the latest on...

On Episode 1014 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the Philadelphia Phillies' current position as they head into the final week of the regular season and prepare for the postseason. They analyze key players to watch, including milestones for Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber, and the imp...

Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher wrap up the Phillies' victorious series against the Dodgers and talk about what's next for the team in Arizona. Then, Mitch Rupert breaks down the current state of some top Phillies prospects as the minor league season winds down.

For the second year in a row, the Phillies are NL East champs! On this special bonus edition of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight's John Stolnis recaps Monday night's thrilling 6-5 win over the Dodgers in Los Angeles that clinched a second straight NL East title!

For the fourth year in a row, the Phillies are going to the playoffs. They had a chance to clinch the NL East on Sunday but came up short, so they'll look to do it this week in Los Angeles. On Episode 1012 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospctus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the weekend series against the Royals and...

A few months ago, the Mets were 20 games over .500 and in first place in the NL East. After being swept in four games by the Phillies in September, they're just hoping for a wild card spot. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about Jesus Luzardo's magnificent performance in game four after a rough first, as well as the Phillies lineup's success against New York.

Can we bottle this version of the Phillies for October? On Episode 1010 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down the Phils' 9-3 and 12-3 wins over the Mets on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and their 10-game lead in the NL East. How the Phillies' outfield has morphed into one of the best in baseball, and why John predicts the Mets will NOT make the playoffs.

After the Phillies' 1-0 win over the Mets in Philadelphia on Monday night, is the National League East race now over? On Episode 1009 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss Aaron Nola's performance and the Phils' 8-game lead in the division with three more to play. Also, a discussion...

Against the team with the best record in baseball, the Phillies won two out of three this week and are in prime position for the No. 2 seed in the National League. On the latest Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, recap a fun series in Milwaukee, discuss Aaron Nola's future, Harrison Bader's surge, the outfield platoon and pr...

On Labor Day, the Phillies won a thriller over the Brewers for what was easily their best win of the season. On Episode 1007 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus discuss Monday's dramatic win, the impact of players like Garrett Stubbs and Harrison Bader, and the performance of the bullpe...

Last week, the Phillies were swept in humiliating fashion against the Mets in New York. The lead in the NL East was trimmed to four games. But just four days later, after winning three of four against Atlanta, the lead is back up to six. What a turnaround! Hittin' Season host John Stolnis recaps a fun weekend against the Braves, the Mets' dismal four games against the Marlins, as well as Nick Cast...

Coming off that awful Mets sweep in New York, the Phillies returned home and made absolute hamburger meat out of the Atlanta Braves, thanks to Kyle Schwarber's historic four-home run game. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break down the 19-4 victory, give it some historical context, and talk about what lies ahead for the Phillies.

Another trip to New York, another series sweep at the hands of the Mets. The Phillies have lost 10 in a row at Citi Field and 24 of their last 30. What the heck is going on? On Episode 1004 of WHYY's Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight offers five key takeaways from this week's dreadful series. Where do they go from here? Is the NL East race now up for grabs? Also, Phils fans chim...

Round one goes to the Mets, clobbering the Phillies in Monday's opener of a crucial three-game series between the two clubs vying for first in the National League East. On Episode 1003 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and SABR's Liz Roscher chat about a brutal night at Citi Field, the Phils' own personal House of Horrors over the last three...