Locked On Phillies - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Phillies

Kyle Schwarber's clutch performance in the first-ever All-Star Game swing-off stuns fans. The Locked On MLB Squad breaks down this historic moment, analyzing player selections and debating potential improvements. From Cal Raleigh's impressive Home Run Derby showing to nostalgic discussions about past events, the hosts dive deep into the evolution of All-Star festivities. Support Us By Supporting O...

Philadelphia Phillies top the San Diego Padres, 2-1 thanks to Cristopher Sanchez GEM and JT Realmuto's CLUTCH RBI double!     Sanchez tossed 7.1 innings allowing just one run on six hits and three walks while striking out six. An RBI single by Jose Iglesias in the 6th was the only blemish on Sanchez’ day.     With the score tied at one in the 8th, Bryce Harper smacked a double down the left field...

Jackson Merrill had himself a day hitting TWO homers off Zack Wheeler as the Phillies fall to the Padres, 5-4!     Zack Wheeler allowed four runs on six hits and one walk over his six innings of work striking out six. Wheeler has certainly had better days, but his big Achilles’ heel in this game was Jackson Merrill. The Padres center fielder had not hit a home run since May 27th, but today, he too...

Phillies bats can’t get the big hit to back Ranger Suarez as they fall to the Padres 4-2.     The Phillies had a great chance in the 5th inning with the bases loaded and two outs, when Bryce Harper stepped to the play, but the slugger grounded the first pitch to first base to end the threat.     They got another huge chance with the bases loaded and one out in the 8th, but Nick Castellanos swung a...

In today's episode, Connor takes a look at an interesting theory that the 2027 CBA negotiations in baseball could lead to a more aggressive approach for the Philadelphia Phillies at the trade deadline this season. With the potential for a major strike looming, could a lost year prompt the Phils to take advantage of this year's window? Next, a look at some of the latest trade deadline news surround...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies blowout win in San Francisco in the series finale with the Giants, and a monster performance by Bryce Harper! With Harper tallying 4 extra base hits in the game, are we ready to say that he is back to his old self, or is one game too small of a sample size to make a call on it? Next, Jesus Luzardo also showed out yesterday, but how muc...

The Philadelphia Phillies DOMINATED the Giants 13-0 to avoid getting swept out of San Francisco.   This season, there has been the elite version of Jesus Luzardo and the awful version of Jesus Luzardo. Today, he was ELITE! Seven scoreless innings of three-hit baseball, striking out seven and walking only one. He improves to 8-5 on the year.     As the score would indicate, the floodgates opened fo...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies brutal loss on a walkoff inside the park home run in game 2 of their series against the San Francisco Giants in a game that saw bad bullpen management and bad bullpen performance. Who is more responsible for the issues with the Phillies bullpen? Is it more Manager Rob Thomson, or President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski? Next,...

Philadelphia Phillies lose in AWFUL fashion as they drop game two of their series with the San Francisco Giants, 4-3.     Patrick Bailey belted a COOKIE off a pitch from Jordan Romano off the angled wall in left center field in San Francisco and came all the way around to score the game winning run on his WALK OFF 3-RUN HOMER!     The 9th inning wastes a solid night for so many other Phillies.    ...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies loss in game 1 of their series against the San Francisco Giants in another underwhelming offensive game from the lineup. What do the Phillies need to do to get out of this slump, and what should umpire Phil Cuzzi do for his next career after blowing multiple big calls that hurt the Phils in the later innings? Next, a look at some of th...

The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the San Francisco Giants, 3-2 on a night that featured a WHOLE LOT OF AWFUL!   Phillies bats when 0-for-6 in the game and are now 0-for-their-last-24 overall. The only run they squeezed out came on a wild pitch in the 5th inning that allowed Bryson Stott to score from third.     Orion Kerkering pitched the 8th with the score tied at one. He gave up a hit, hit two...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to Zack Wheeler's near perfection for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds, and discusses why he deserves to start the All-Star Game for the NL. Will justice be served for one of the criminally unacknowledged players in all of baseball? Next, with Mick Abel being sent down over the weekend, what does the move mean for his trade value and...

Zack Wheeler threw a complete game one-hitter as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds, 3-1.     Wheeler's only mistake came in the 5th inning on a 3-1 fastball to former Phillie Austin Hays who loaded up and smacked it 377 feet to right field for the first (and only) blemish on Wheelers day.     Kyle Schwarber took Wheeler off the hook in the bottom of the 5th with an RBI single.    ...

Phillies beat the Reds, 5-1 thanks to another solid start from Ranger Suarez and three homers by the Phils' offense!     Ranger Suarez was done after just five innings of work allowing just one run on a solo homer by Will Benson in the 5th. Suarez surrendered 5 hits and issued two walks while striking out six. He threw 80 pitches in the outing. After the game Rob Thomson said Suarez was on an 85 p...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies doubleheader split yesterday that led to a series win over the San Diego Padres to start off the month of July! With numerous takeaways, from a strong start from Cristopher Sanchez in game 2, to Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh going yard, to Mick Abel's struggles, what were the big things to learn from yesterday's action? Next, after anot...

After the Philadelphia Phillies allowed nine walks in Game 1 of their twin bill with the Padres, Cristopher Sanchez said NO MORE FREE PASSES!     Sanchy tossed seven innings of one-run baseball allowing just five hits and NO WALKS as the Phillies beat the Padres 5-1 in Game 2 of the doubleheader.     With the Win, the Phillies take the series two games to one.     Sanchez' effort was backed by a t...

The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the San Diego Padres in GAME ONE of their Split Doubleheader, 6-4.   This one felt OVER before it began as Phillies' starter Mick Abel allowed five runs in the 2nd inning walked four in the frame including two with the bases loaded. Then he allowed a bases clearing double to Manny Machado. Abel was done after that. In total he lasted just 1.2 innings allowing five...

In today's episode, Connor delves into some evergreen topics with the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres getting rained out yesterday, including a debate between the 2025 and 2011 Phillies rotations! Is the current starting 5 superior to that historic unit, or is that too big of a leap to make in the early part of the month of July? Next, Connor puts together his all quarter century Philli...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to another win for the Philadelphia Phillies, and the return of Bryce Harper from the IL! Though it was great to see Harper back last night, some comments from him make it sound like the wrist injury is something that will have to be managed going forward. How do the Phillies balance that while also continuing to pursue a World Series season? Next, after another d...

MLB All-Star Game voting ignites fierce debate. Is fan selection flawed?   Our hosts analyze issues with the current voting system, suggesting radical changes to All-Star format. Ideas range from requiring starters to play full nine innings to implementing a "golden batter" rule. American and National League roster selections take center stage, with passionate arguments for overlooked stars. Could...

Zack Wheeler tossed eight-scoreless as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 4-0.     Bryson Stott was sure to get his starter some run support, unlike Wheeler's last start. Stott brough Max Kepler home from third on a high bouncer to second base in the 2nd inning. Then Stott made a great heads up play in the 4th. Brandon Marsh stepped to the plate in the 4th inning with Stott on sec...

In today's episode, it's time for some midterm grades for the Philadelphia Phillies as they have reached the 2nd half of the regular season for 2025! Connor takes a look at the offense, rotation, front office, and more to this point of the year and assigns letter grades for the first 81 games the Phils have played. Next, some takeaways from the weekend series win over the Atlanta Braves, including...

Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 behind another stellar start from Ranger Suarez.   Ranger Suarez was dominant AGAIN as he tossed seven innings of one run baseball. His lone mistake was a solo homer by Sean Murphy in the 2nd inning. The start marked the fifth straight outing Suarez went at least seven innings and allowed two runs or fewer.   The Phillies bats gave Suarez two runs...

The Philadelphia Phillies go RIGHT BACK on the STRUGGLE BUS as they fall to the Braves 6-1.     After a 13-run performance in game one against the Braves, the Phillies fell back into the same troubles they've been experiencing on this road trip. Not scoring!   Jesus Luzardo threw five innings of two-run baseball but did not receive a single run of support, WHILE he was in the game. He did, however...

The Phillies’ bats woke up in a MAJOR WAY in Atlanta as they beat the Braves 13-0.     Offo Kemp and Nick Castellanos led the team, both hitters driving three-run homers in the game. For Kemp, it was his first big league home run. For Casty it was his 9th homer of the season.     The Phillies scored one in the 1st, four in the 2nd and six in the 3rd.     Mick Abel was the slated starter, but due t...