Locked On Phillies - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies failed to get the big hit as they returned home from their 5-1 road trip and took a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.     Cristopher Sanchez tossed six innings of two-run baseball, but needed 98 pitches to get through his outing and did not receive much run support on the night.     The Phils’ only offense came on a pair of RBI ground outs. One was in the 4th that tied...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to yet another series win for the Philadelphia Phillies as they took 2 of 3 from the Cleveland Guardians over the weekend! With 5 straight series wins, how have the Phillies become one of the hottest teams in baseball after a so-so start to the season? Next, is there anything for Phils fans to be concerned about right now? A look at what there still is to improve...

Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber lead the way as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cleveland Guardians, 3-0 to win their 5th straight series!   Wheeler was masterful tossing seven scoreless innings allowing just 3 hits and w walks while striking out eight. He picks up the win to improve to 4-1 on the season.     When Wheeler’s night was done, he gave the ball over to Jose Alvarado and then Jordan...

Ranger Suarez and Bryce Harper lead the Phillies past the Guardians in 7-1 victory!     Suarez was stellar in his second start of the season, only allowing three hits and one walk while striking out five over his seven innings. He picks up his first win of the season.     Bryce Harper seemed to find his power stroke in the win. The two-time MVP went 3-for-5 on the night, with a double off the wall...

The Philadelphia Phillies make mistake after mistake after mistake and fall to the Cleveland Guardians, 6-0.     Aaron Nola started for the Phillies and despite his recent success with J.T. Realmuto as his catcher, the Phils decided NOW was the time to have Rafael Marchan catch the righty. Nola went on to allow four runs over five innings of work and take his sixth loss of the season.     As the s...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies finally getting their 2nd sweep of the year after battling back in the series finale vs the Tampa Bay Rays! What was the most impressive part of the Phils' series in Tampa, as the team is really starting to get hot in the early part of May? Next, Andrew Painter made his AAA debut last night, and showed some flashes of why he is the des...

The Philadelphia Phillies win a thriller, coming back to beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 7-6 in 10 innings to complete the Sweep of the Rays.     Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo battled through 5.1 innings allowing two runs on six hits while throwing 105 pitches and striking out four. He left in the 6th with the Phillies trailing, 2-1. Tanner Banks took over in the 7th and surrendered a three-run homer to...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to yet another series win for the Philadelphia Phillies as they shutout the Tampa Bay Rays in a dominant performance in game 2 in Tampa! With seemingly everybody rolling right now, how did the Phils get everything going to the level they have at the moment? Next, Taijuan Walker's first bullpen appearance of the year was spectacular! What does the future hold for h...

Cristopher Sanchez and Taijuan Walker combined to shutout the Tampa Bay Rays in 7-0 win as the Phillies bats stayed hot!     Trea Turner got the offense going in the 3rd inning with a solo homer to left field, his 2nd of the season.     The Phillies really took control in the 4th inning when they pushed five runs across the plate.  Johan Rojas brought in a run on a sac bunt, followed by back-to-ba...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to another win for the Philadelphia Phillies, and another great night at the plate for Kyle Schwarber! The Phillies have to find a way to keep him past this year, but what are the parameters for what a deal should be? Next, a reaction to the other strong performances from last night's win, including Zack Wheeler's stellar start, and a busy night in the middle of t...

Zack Wheeler and Nick Castellanos lead the Phillies to 8-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays!     Wheeler tossed seven innings of two-run baseball striking out nine, allowing four hits and no walks. He picks up his third win of the season. All but one of his K’s came on fastballs. His last strike out of the night came on a curveball as he fanned Kameron Misner in the 7th inning.     The Phillies put tog...

Is it too early to call a season over for some MLB teams? This episode dives into the intricacies of when to make that call, with a special focus on the top-performing bullpens in Major League Baseball. Also let's talk about slumps. How do new environments affect performance?   Tune in for expert analysis and engaging debates that promise to enhance your understanding of the evolving MLB season.  ...

In today's episode, Connor discusses whether or not the Philadelphia Phillies are platooning at too many positions right now, as it appears they have 3 different spots where they are alternating players based on handedness. Are all platoons created equal, and is this a problem for a team that has World Series aspirations? Next, the Phillies' road record has not been sterling this year... but has i...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to another series win for the Philadelphia Phillies as they took 2 out of 3 from the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend! Even with a slow start to Sunday's series ender, this was a plenty good enough result for the Phillies, with some good signs out of some individual players. Next, what should fans make of Ranger Suarez's rough first start of the season, and h...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to a lethargic game 3 by the Philadelphia Phillies as they fell to the Washington Nationals. With acceptable pitching performances from Taijuan Walker and the bullpen, the Phils offense felt like they just slept-walked through the final game versus the Nats, even though they did win the series. Next, what are the chain reactions that could happen depending on how...

Thanks to a rough 6th inning the Philadelphia Phillies failed to compete the sweep of the Nationals, dropping game three, 4-2.     Taijuan Walker started for the Phillies and gutted out 5.2 innings allowed just one earned run, but four runs total. A Bryce Harper error in the 6th lead to a four-run inning for the Nats.     Walker started the game by making a miraculous play, shoveling a grounder wi...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies finally getting a comfortable win as they lead start to finish against the Washington Nationals! While not every game can be quite this easy, there were a lot of strong performances to build on as the Phils locked down their 4th straight victory. Next, Ranger Suarez is officially back as the team announced he will be starting Sunday's...

The Philadelphia Phillies get a complete team victory as they beat the nationals 7-2 Wednesday night.   Philadelphia’s offense was powered by home runs from Kyle Schwarber, Max Kepler and J.T. Realmuto. Schwarber hit his 9th home run of the season in the first inning by way of a three-run home run that jump-started the Phillies offense. Kepler followed in the 6th inning with his third home run on...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to an absolutely insane finish to the Philadelphia Phillies game 1 of their series against the Washington Nationals! With multiple blown saves, defensive blunders, and big offensive moments, what in the world is the takeaway from a Phillies walk off win to start the series? Next, with some conflicting reports coming out yesterday about Andrew Painter, where in the...

The Philadelphia Phillies win a WILD ONE on a Wild Pitch to get past the Nationals, 7-6!     Thanks to a two-run homer from Kyle Schwarber, a solo homer from Johan Rojas and some stellar pitching from Zack Wheeler, the Phillies were able to take a 3-1 into the 7th inning and THAT’S when things started to get crazy!     The Nationals were able to tack on another run on the 7th, when CJ Abrams took...

This episode dives into the Cubs' impressive start, analyzing their performance against top-tier teams and their potential for a deep playoff run. The discussion also covers the financial hurdles faced by small market teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies, highlighting the importance of player retention and draft strategies. Plus, what is your favorite walk off moment?  Support Us...

In today's episode, Connor is joined by Ryan Clary of Locked On Nationals to preview the Philadelphia Phillies matchup with the Washington Nationals! In an opportunity for both teams to get rolling as we head into the month of May, what NL East rival comes out on top? First, the guys discuss the first month of the season for each team, and where they're at based on preseason expectations. Next, a...

In today's episode, Connor reacts to the Philadelphia Phillies series win over the Chicago Cubs up in the windy city this past weekend! While there were certainly ups and downs over the 3 games, which is still an annoyance with this team, did some great pitching performances create some much needed momentum? Next, a conversation about Trea Turner and why he should be the turning point of this team...

Aaron Nola deals as the Philadelphia Phillies take their series with the Chicago Cubs, 3-1 in 10 innings.     Nola tossed seven innings of one-run baseball, allowing three hits, one walk with six strikes outs and throwing 99 pitches in the outing. It was by far his best start of the season.       When Nola’s day was down, the bullpen triumvirate of Orion Kerkering, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Roman s...

The Philadelphia Phillies bats’ come alive as they beat the Chicago Cubs, 10-4. The win snaps the Phillies’ five-game winning streak.     Max Kepler got the Phillies scoring started in the 4th inning with an RBI single and the Phils tacked on five more runs in the frame. Kepler was one of 3 Phillies to drive in two or more runs. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber also had multi-rbi games. Johan Rojas...