Locked On Phillies - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Phillies

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies win over the Chicago White Sox in game 2 of their series that saw Kyle Schwarber hit a monstrous 37th home run of the year and Jesus Luzardo throw 7 shutout innings! With Schwarber continuing to tear the cover off the ball, is he a true MVP candidate in the National League this year? Next, a look at another potential trade partner for...

Jesus Luzardo tossed seven scoreless as Kyle Schwarber hit his 37th homer as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3.     Luzardo's night amounted in his ninth win of the season. He was able to pitch through two dangerous situations in the 1st and 5th innings, avoid the dreaded "blow up inning."   Phillies scored their first two runs of the game on a pair of sac fly RBIs by Max Ke...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies series opening loss to the Chicago White Sox last night as the offense failed to show up, and Cristopher Sanchez struggled. With the vibes seeming off for the team last night, what could the issues have been? And how annoyed should Phils fans be with the lack of performance? Next, a look at some more trade deadline targets, including L...

The Philadelphia Phillies drop game one to the Chicago White Sox, 6-2.     Christopher Sanchez started for the Phillies and threw 6.2 innings allowing four runs on seven hits. He made two BIG mistakes in the start, both were hit for two-run homers. First his hung a 1-1 slider to Colson Montgomery in the 3rd that tied the game at two. Then in the 4th inning he left his change up, up in the zone to...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies weekend series with the New York Yankees up in the Bronx as the offense exploded in the first 2 games to take the series win! Did this offensive outburst potentially change the trade deadline strategy for Dave Dombrowski? And should their be any worries about the struggles from Zack Wheeler in the series finale? Next, a look at another...

Philadelphia Phillies failed to complete the sweep of the New York Yankees, falling 4-3 in the Bronx.     Philadelphia Phillies failed to complete the sweep of the New York Yankees, falling 4-3 in the Bronx.     Zack Wheeler started for the Phillies and threw 5.2 innings allowing four runs on five hits while walking two and hitting three batters (a career high). All four runs were allowed in the 2...

Philadelphia Phillies bats stay RED HOT as they beat the New York Yankees, 9-4.     Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa provided the biggest hits in the win. Harper hit a solo homer in the 3rd inning, his 15th on the season, for a 2-0 lead. Then Sosa tacked on two more with a two-run homer in the 7th.     In total, the Phillies came up with 13 hits in the win including seven extra-base hits.     Ranger...

The Philadelphia Phillies ride a two homer night from Kyle Schwarber to a 12-5 win over the New York Yankees!   Schwarber hit his 35th and 36th homers in the win; a two-run homer in the 5th that tied the score at two, followed by a two-run homer that gave the Phillies an 8-5 lead in the 7th.     In-between the SCHWARBOMBS, J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run homer in the 7th that gave the Phillies a 6-3...

In today's episode, Connor talks through some potential trade scenarios for the Philadelphia Phillies as the MLB trade deadline approaches! First, with the Minnesota Twins struggling in the AL Central, could a monster trade package bring back both a strong bullpen arm and an impact right handed bat? Next, a look at the Baltimore Orioles current situation and a discussion on how their potential fit...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies blown 5 run lead in the series finale with the Boston Red Sox, and how Rob Thomson let that inning get away from him. With Jesus Luzardo struggling, what should Thomson have done differently? Also, were there other managerial decisions to question in the game? Next, a look at a strong offensive night, and how some big swings from some...

Jesus Luzardo allowed a 6-run 5th inning as the Philadelphia Phillies went on to fall to the Red Sox 9-8 in 11 innings.     The Phillies led, 5-0 in the 5th inning before Jesus Luzardo surrendered 6 runs on 2 hits and four walks! One of those hits was a grand slam!   The loss spoils a five-homer night by the Phillies offense including Kyle Schwarber smacking his 34th Schwarbomb of the season.    ...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to one of the great Philadelphia Phillies starts of the year as Cristopher Sanchez absolutely shut down the Boston Red Sox last night in a complete game gem of a win! How has Sanchez gone from a middle of the rotation arm to a bona fide NL Cy Young candidate, and how good of a chance does he actually have to win the award? Next, an injury update on Aaron Nola as h...

COMPLETE DOMINANCE by Cristopher Sanchez led the Phillies to a 4-1 Win over the Red Sox!     Sanchez was masterful throughout the night but his sixth inning the most was masterful. He struck the side on 13 pitches, each time using the change up as his put away pitch. In total, nine of his 12 strikeouts on the night came on changes ups.     As for the offense they gave him early run support with a...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to one of the weirdest wins in Philadelphia Phillies history as they walked off the Boston Red Sox via catchers interference in game 1 of their series in Philly! Has this ever happened before in the majors? And is there a lesson in here about the Phillies season overall? Next, Dave Dombrowski spoke about the trade deadline yesterday before the game, and gave some...

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Philadelphia Phillies beat the Red Sox, 3-2 ON WILD WALKOFF with a bases loaded Catcher's Interference in 10th inning!   The Phillies and Red Sox went into the 10th inning tied at 2 runs apiece. Red Sox' reliever Jordan Hicks loaded the bases for Edmundo Sosa. Sosa went down in the count, 0-2 but hung un their and tried to check his swing on an 1-2 pitch but mad contact with Red Sox Catcher Carlos...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies series loss over the weekend to the Los Angeles Angels, which had some offensive positives in spite of dropping 2 of 3 games. What do the strong weekends from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper mean for the ceiling of the Phillies offense going forward? Next, the Phillies added to the bullpen by signing veteran David Robertson, and the mo...

(((Shortly after this episode wrapped, it was announced that the Phillies signed veteran reliever David Robertson who will now join the Phillies for a third time)))   The Philadelphia Phillies took a long, excruciating 8-2 loss to the Angels Sunday afternoon.   Ranger Suarez got the start and allowed six runs on eight hits and four walks. He needed 100 pitches to get through just 4.1 innings of wo...

Kyle Schwarber smacked a GRAND SLAM in the 6th to power the Philadelphia Phillies past the Angels 9-5!   Bryce Harper also continued his hot streak with a two-run homer in the 8th!     Taijuan Walker started for the Phillies and tossed four innings allowing three runs on nine hits and a walk. Walker got through the first three innings unscathed, but ran into trouble in the 4th, allowing back-to-ba...

In today's episode, Connor joins Connor Newcomb of Locked On Orioles to talk about the possibility of the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles being trade partners at this years' deadline! First, the guys take a look at the needs of each team, and why they seem to fit together well for a potential move or couple of moves before the end of the month. Next, a look at some of the arms availabl...

The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the Los Angeles Angels 6-5!     Jesus Luzardo struggled in his start, allowing four runs on seven hits, two walks and two homers. He needed 92 pitches to get through his 4.2 innings pitched.     The Bullpen settled things down until Tanner Banks took over in the 7th and walked his first batter since May 17th and then surrendered a two-run homer to Ward that gave a...

In today's episode, Connor gets you geared up for the Philadelphia Phillies 2nd half of the season by taking a look at some of the biggest non-trade deadline storylines facing the team right now! Where should the focus be for fans as the Phils get back in action, and are there any new points of worry with the team as we head into the back half of July? Next, a look at the remaining strength of sch...

In today's episode, Connor grades out the "first half" (pre-All-Star break) performances of every pitcher currently on the Philadelphia Phillies roster! How do the pitchers' grades compare to the position players, and does it point to the real weakness of this team a little clearer? How many of the Phillies starters are taking home 'A' grades at the All-Star Break, and just how good has this rotat...

In today's episode, Connor grades out the "first half" (pre-All-Star break) performances of every position player currently on the Philadelphia Phillies roster! Who has lived up to expectations, and who has underwhelmed in a season that has seen the Phils leave some stuff on the table to this point? First, a look at the catchers and some infielders, including one of the sneaky worst seasons by any...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber being named All-Star Game MVP after his heroics in the first ever swing off in the Mid-Summer Classic! With 3 home runs in 3 swings in a home run derby style tie breaker, how awesome is it that Schwarber became just the 2nd Phillies play ever to take home the award? Next, a look at where this Phillies team is as a whole a...