Locked On Phillies - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Phillies

In today's episode, Connor reacts to a gritty win for the Philadelphia Phillies in a tight, low scoring game over the Atlanta Braves! What was it about last night's game that gives the Phils the perfect blueprint for October baseball, and will they truly be able to replicate it when the lights are the brightest? Next, an argument as to why Ranger Suarez must be in the Phillies' playoff rotation, a...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to a once in a lifetime night at the plate for Kyle Schwarber, whose 4 home run game catapulted him into the Philadelphia Phillies record books! With a bunch of wild numbers in the win over the Atlanta Braves, how Schwarber took over a wild night at The Bank and settled an anxious Phillies fanbase. Next, what can we truly take away from one game, even if it was a...

MLB playoff races heat up as Kyle Schwarber's 4-homer game stuns the league. Is this the most impressive offensive performance of the season? Jeff Carr and the squad break down the latest developments in the American and National League playoff hunts. The hosts debate the difficulty of hitting for the cycle versus a 4-homer game, analyzing Schwarber's recent feat and its historical context. The co...

The Philadelphia Phillies BLEW OUT the Atlanta Braves, 19-4 thanks to Kyle Schwarber's INCREDIBLE performance!     Kyle Schwarber had himself a historic night as he put in the 21st four-homer game in baseball history! He also became the 4th Phillies player to accomplish that feat since Mike Schmidt in 1976. The man they call the "Schwarbarian" also tallied nine RBI’s in the process, a Phillies fra...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies shutout loss to the New York Mets that completed a miserable sweep at the hands of their division rivals up in Queens. With a completely disheartening series now complete, is it time to give up on the Phillies as World Series contenders, or is that an overreaction to 3 games that ultimately may not make or break the season? Next, a ver...

Philadelphia Phillies get SWEPT out of New York following 6-0 loss to the Mets!   The already struggling Phillies offense had to face red hot rookie Nolan McLean who kept their bats silent! McLean only allowed four hits, all singles and no walks over eight innings of baseball.     Taijuan Walker got roughed up a little in this one, allowing four runs on 10 hits over 5 innings while needing 102 pit...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the latest in a long stretch of brutal Philadelphia Phillies losses to the New York Mets, and discusses what we've learned about the team's DNA from the series so far. Does this team just not have the killer instinct needed to be great? Do they fall flat in the biggest moments? Or is it more of a "facing the Mets" issue? Next, a look at the curious case of Orio...

Philadelphia Phillies GET WALKED OFF by the New York Mets in 6-5 loss!   Like game one of this series, the Phillies enjoyed a lead and BLEW IT! And like game one, the Phillies were abysmal with runners in scoring position as they went 2-for-10 in the loss.     Bryce Harper gave the Phillies a 2-0 lead in the top of the 5th inning with a two-run single, but the Mets STORMED back on Jesus Luzardo an...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies embarrassing blowout loss to the New York Mets last night at Citi Field, and tears into the team for their lackluster performance in one of the biggest games of the year. How does this team continue to come up so small against their division rivals, and what does it say about their mentality? Next, a look at the pitching performances o...

The Philadelphia Phillies get ROCKED by the New York Mets in 13-3 loss!     Cristopher Sanchez did NOT have his best stuff in this one. After cruising through his first three innings, he allowed three runs to score in the 4th, one in the 5th and another in the 6th. Sanchez seemed to lose it after a balk in the 4th. In total, he allowed 6 runs, 5 earned on 8 hits and three walks over 5.1ip.     The...

In today's episode, Connor is joined by Ryan Finkelstein of Locked On Mets to preview a HUGE series between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets up at Citi Field! With a lot on the line in the race for the NL East title, where are both teams at as they prepare for a showdown up in Queens? Next, a look at some of the great pitching matchups in the series, including a heavyweight matchup in g...

Ranger Suarez tosses seven scoreless while Rafael Marchan drives in three, as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals, 3-2   Suarez came up with ANOTHER great start, following his 6.2 inning-2 run 10 strikeout performance against the Mariners, the lefty tossed seven-scoreless innings against the Nationals with a career high 11 strikeouts. He allowed just three hits and no walks in...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the news of the Philadelphia Phillies losing ace Zack Wheeler for the rest of the year, and potentially part of next season, due to his blood clot recovery timeline. How do the Phillies make up for the loss of their best starter, and what does the rotation need to do in order to still give this team a shot to win it all? Next, with Jhoan Duran's first blown sav...

Aaron Nola and Edmundo Sosa lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 win over the Washington Nationals.     Nola showed HUGE improvement from his previous start against the Nationals. Nola tossed six innings of three-run baseball for a quality start and only two of those runs were earned. The Phillies righty used 97 pitches in his start while allowing five hits, one walk and striking out six. Both...

The Philadelphia Phillies fall to the Washington Nationals, 5-4 thanks to a 9th inning IMPLOSION!     Jhoan Duran came in to pitch the 9th and for the third time this season and first time as a Phillie, he blew a save. He’d give up a one-out double, then an RBI single to Daylen Lile. Lile took 2nd base on a throw home from Brandon Marsh trying to get the tying run at the plate. Lile then took off...

In today's episode, Connor takes an early look at the postseason picture in the National League and discusses who the Philadelphia Phillies should most and least want to face! With some dangerous teams lurking in the NL, what is the preferred path for the Phils, and who are the teams that seem to be easier matchups if they end up facing them? Next, a look at a couple of undervalued Phillies this y...

This week, our panel of experts from across the Locked On MLB network tackles the big news that Rob Manfred teased, big changes could be coming to baseball. More teams, realignment of the divisions and maybe even more? Is this good or bad news for the future of the game?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to a...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies historic series sweep of the Seattle Mariners in arguably the greatest single series in Phillies franchise history!! From incredible starting pitching to off the charts offense, how did the Phils rewrite the history books over the past 3 games? And how much should we buy into the performance with October on our minds? Next, a look at t...

The Philadelphia Phillies SWEEP the Seattle Mariners OUT of South Philly with a 11-2 Win Wednesday afternoon!   Jesus Luzardo started for the Phillies and tossed six innings of one-run baseball allowing just one run on three hits with 12 strikeouts.     Luzardo's 12 K's combined with Cristopher Sanchez' 12 in game two and Ranger Suarez' 10 in game one, the Phillies' starting pitching totaled a fra...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies win over the Seattle Mariners last night, and talks about Cristopher Sanchez's strikeout heavy performance on the mound! Can Sanchez really fill the void left by Zack Wheeler in the Phillies rotation? A lot of signs are pointing towards yes! Next, a deeper look at the rotation, the various role changes without Wheeler, and how the Phil...

J.T. Realmuto broke a 4-4 tie with a two run homer in the bottom of the 8th to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners.     Christopher Sanchez added to his Cy Young case, tossing 6.1 innings of two-run baseball while striking out 12. The lefty threw 25 first pitch strikes against the 26 batters he faced on the night He allowed six hits and two walks.     Sanchez did all...

In today's episode, Connor discusses the return Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado from his PED suspension, and talks about how the Phils will benefit from getting him back. How should they use him in a bullpen that has become more settled, and how should the fan base react to the return of a player that can help the team, but also hurt their World Series chances? Next, a reaction to the...

The Philadelphia Phillies smack 21 hits in 12-7 win over the Seattle Mariners!     Trea Turner hit this first homer at HOME this season and drove in five runs. J.T. Realmuto hit a blast to left field and Bryce Harper DEMOLISHED two baseballs for 440ft & 448 feet for his 20th and 21st homers over the season to help the offense plate their 12 runs in the win.     Ranger Suarez tossed 6.2 innings of...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the terrible health news for Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, who was placed on the IL this weekend due to a blood clot. With no timetable for return for Wheeler, and no guarantee that he will pitch again this season, are the Phillies' World Series chances gone? Or can the team somehow overcome the major loss and still make a run? Next, a deeper review o...

  Alec Bohm returned for the Phillies after an IL stint and slammed a three-run homer to left field in the 2nd to open a 6-0 Phillies lead.     Unfortunately, Aaron Nola, who was also returning from an LOOOONG IL stint then BLEW that lead allowing six runs to score in the bottom of the 3rd.     The Phillies re-took the lead on a Weston Wilson two-run single in the 4th and the Phillies never traile...