Locked On Phillies - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Phillies

In today's episode, Connor reacts to news from this morning via Matt Gelb of The Athletic that Max Kepler has voiced frustrations about his playing time with the Philadelphia Phillies. Though Kepler has struggled this year at the plate, does he have a point with his frustration? And is the Phillies locker room giving off warning signs right now? Next, a look at game 3 in Houston, another loss for...

Phillies fall to the Astros 2-1 & become just the 10th team in 116 years to be swept in a series where they allowed NO MORE than 5 runs   Phillies starters combined to throw 19.2 innings and allow three earned runs and 0 wins! As a team, they hit jus .155 over the three-game set.     Phillies will now head to Atlanta for a three game series.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet 150,000...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies getting shutout again in game 2 against the Houston Astros, as the offense continues to be nonexistent out in Houston. Is this just a bad stretch for the Phils' bats, or is this a sign of bigger problems with the team that need to be addressed? Next, Dave Dombrowski talked about the upcoming trade deadline with Jayson Stark and Doug Gl...

Philadelphia Phillies were shutout AGAIN as they waste ANOTHER solid start, fall to the Astros 2-0.     Ranger Suarez was the victim in game one and in game two it was Zack Wheeler's turn.   Wheeler threw six innings of  one-run baseball as the Phillies bats provided NOTHING! Wheeler drops to 7-3 on the season.     Phillies had a great opportunity to make something happening the 8th inning when th...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 loss in a pitching duel against the Houston Astros where Ranger Suarez and Framber Valdez both dazzled on the mound last night in Houston. With another stellar start by Suarez, it's time for the fan base to get on the same page: this team is NOT trading him this year, even with his contract expiring at the end of it. Next, a look a...

Philadelphia Phillies bats fail to support an absolute GEM of a start from Ranger Suarez, as they lose to the Astros, 1-0.     If Ranger Suarez has been BRILLIANT this season, then tonight he was a ROCKET SCIENTIST! The Lefty took a no-hitter into the 6th inning before Yainer Diaz just rolled one through the infield, opposite side of the shift for Houston’s first hit. Suarez needed just 50 pitches...

In today's episode, Connor discusses the proper expectation for the Philadelphia Phillies as they head into the toughest stretch of the regular season: the time from now until the All-Star break. With numerous tough series, and a couple of difficult road trips, should Phils fans prepare to ratchet back the expectations for the team between now and the mid-summer classic? Next, speaking of All-Star...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the HUGE weekend series win by the Philadelphia Phillies over the rival New York Mets, a series win that puts them in first place in the NL East for the time being! Is this one series enough of a confidence boost to change your perspective on the Phillies, or is more needed to be seen for some fans? Next, a look at the starting pitching from this weekend for th...

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The Philadelphia Phillies allowed SEVEN HOME RUNS as they fall to the New York Mets 11-4.     Mick Abel got his first taste of the Phillies-Mets rivalry and it DID NOT go well for the 23 year-old righty. Abel allowed four solo homers to the Mets over his three innings of work. He also surrendered six hits.     Abel wasn’t alone in giving up the long ball. Bullpen arms; Joe Ross, Michael Mercado an...

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Mets 10-2 to retake 1st Place in the NL East!     This was a game of three acts!     Act 1 featured Zack Wheeler's 5innings of scoreless baseball and leaving with a 2-0 lead!   Act 2 featured Taijuan Walker coming into the game and PROMPTLY gave up back-to-back Act 3 featured the PHILLIES blowing it open in the 7th plating six in the inning.    Support Us By Supp...

In today's episode, Connor is pumped up for the Philadelphia Phillies monster matchup with the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park! With the two teams tied atop the NL East, how much stock should fans put into this series, and how can it set the tone for the summer for both squads? Next, a reaction to another great Cristopher Sanchez start and a series won down in Miami that led to a perfect table...

Cristopher Sanchez tosses 8 Innings of one-run baseball, Kyle Schwarber breaks tie with solo homer in the 8th as the Philadelphia Phillies get by the Marlins, 2-1   Sanchez improves to 6-2 on the season as he helps the Phillies take three of four in Miami. He also becomes the first Phillies pitchers this season to log 8 innings.     The Phillies squeezed out their first run of the game in the 7th...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies win over the Miami Marlins in game 3 of the series down in South Beach, including a moment of poetic justice for Nick Castellanos to seal the game in the bottom of the 9th inning! Is the Castellanos comments saga officially over, and is the team all set to move on from what has been a dramatic series off the field in Miami? Next, after...

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In today's episode, Connor reacts to the surprising news of Philadelphia Phillies Manager Rob Thomson benching Nick Castellanos for inappropriate comments made during Monday night's game in Miami, a story that has become a lightning rod over the past day. Was it the right call for Topper to sit Castellanos down? And will there be any residual effects on the clubhouse as a result of the move? Next,...

The Philadelphia Phillies win-streak was snapped after taking a 8-3 loss to the Marlins Tuesday night.     Jesus Luzardo struggled over his five-plus inning pitched. Against his old team the lefty allowed six hits, four walks and was charged for four runs as he took his third in his last four starts.     Trea Turner stayed hot hitting his 2nd homer ins as many games. He now how 9 homers on the sea...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies win over the Miami Marlins in game 1 down in Florida, including a big night at the plate from Trea Turner! With Turner staying red hot, a look at how he is putting together the most consistent season of any Phillies hitter, and why even bigger things may be in his future this year! Next, a discussion of the early hook for starter Mick...

The Philadelphia Phillies notched their 5th win in-a-row as they beat the Marlins 5-2 in game one of their four-game series in Miami.     Trea Turner got the Phillies started off right with a leadoff homer to center! His 8th of the season! Max Kepler followed in the 4th with his 9th homer on the year.   When the Phillies needed some insurance runs on the 9th, Alec Bohm provided the big hit. Bohm s...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend in a series that couldn't have gone any better! With a lot of guys starting to get hot at the plate, including rookie Otto Kemp, can the Phillies find a way to keep him on the Major League roster when Bryce Harper returns from the IL? Next, in a shocking bit of news, Zack Wheeler sets a d...

The Philadelphia Phillies BLEW OUT the Toronto Blue Jays, 11-4 to complete the Sweep!     Zack Wheeler tossed 6 innings allowing 2 runs, 1 earned while striking out 9 batters. With the Phillies leading, 6-2 going into the bottom of the 6th in South Philadelphia, Wheeler, at 94 pitches looked like he was still going to come out. That was UNLESS the Phillies' bats had a big bottom of the 6th. They d...

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Blue Jays, 3-2 thanks to the continued dominance of Cristopher Sanchez and a solo shot from Max Kepler in the 8th!   For the second straight start, Cristopher Sanchez tossed  seven innings of two-run baseball but was unable to record the win. Sanchez left after the 7th at 98 pitches with the score tied at two.     Phillies and Blue Jays back at it Sunday afternoo...

Kyle Schwarber hit his 22nd homer of the season while Ranger Suarez tossed seven-scoreless as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-0!     Schwarber's homer was a three-run homer in the 2nd inning that helped propel the Phillies offense to the hot night they had.   Otto Kemp also came up with his first career RBI on a single in the 6th that brought home J.T. Realmuto. J.T. also...

In today's episode, Connor takes a look at the Philadelphia Phillies centerfield situation, and discusses the options that they have for the rest of this season. With a couple of names popping up in trade rumors, and still some internal options, what's the best course of action for the Phillies at one of their weakest spots? Next, an interesting look at a strategy the Phillies could use with the f...

As the MLB trade deadline looms, teams across the league are strategizing their next moves. A surprising contender faces a tough choice: keep their breakout star or cash in for future prospects? Another team, on the cusp of playoff contention, must decide whether to go all-in for their superstar's potential final season or pivot towards rebuilding.   One powerhouse club's plans may shift dramatica...