Locked On Phillies - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies take down the San Francisco Giants with a thrilling ninth-inning walk-off and back-to-back strong starts from Jesús Luzardo and Cristopher Sánchez. Is starting pitching finally turning the Phillies’ season around? Connor Thomas breaks down the true catalyst behind the Phillies’ two-game win streak, questioning whether the recent firing of Rob Thomson or dominant performan...

The Philadelphia Phillies ignite with a shutout victory over the San Francisco Giants in the wake of Rob Thomson’s firing and Don Mattingly’s debut as interim manager. Could this mark the turnaround fans have been waiting for? Connor Thomas explores the impact of the managerial shakeup, Dave Dombrowski’s pursuit of Alex Cora, and the front office’s calculated timing as the Phillies enter a softer...

The Philadelphia Phillies shock MLB by firing manager Rob Thomson amid a disastrous start, just 28 games into the season. Don Mattingly steps in as interim manager as the Phillies, ten games under .500, scramble to keep their World Series hopes alive. Can the team recover, or is this the beginning of a deeper crisis at Citizens Bank Park? Connor Thomas breaks down the stunning move, questioning if...

The Philadelphia Phillies tumble to the bottom of the MLB standings as pressure mounts on manager Rob Thomson and hitting coach Kevin Long. Is the front office ready to make drastic changes, or will the coaching staff get one last chance to right the ship? Connor Thomas examines the Phillies’ disastrous start, including a brutal 10-game losing streak, roster shakeup speculation, and whispers of fi...

Aaron Nola allows 6 runs over his first 2 innings and the Philadelphia Phillies go on to lose to the Atlanta Braves 6-2.     Kyle Schwarber provided the half the Phillies hits on the day and 100% of their offense as he belted a 2-run homer in the 8th. The rest of the day the Phillies' offense was DOMINATED by Chris Sale who allowed just one hit over his 6-scoreless inning of work.     With this be...

Zack Wheeler returns to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 8-5 and snap their 10-game losing streak!     Wheeler tossed 5 innings of 2-run baseball and struck out 6...Bryce Harper helped back his starters performance with a 4-RBI night!     Segment 1: Wheeler, Harper, Marsh lead the way for the Phillies! Phils also had three "TRIPLES" on the night.     Segment 2: YOUR COMMENTS!...

The Philadelphia Phillies got their bats going, but their pitching CONTINUED to struggle as they fall to the Chicago Cubs 8-7 in 10innings!     Cristopher Sanchez allowed 12 hits and 2 walks over 5.1ip, while the bats tried to pick him up with 2 homers by Brandon Marsh and a solo homer by Adolis Garcia!   Segment 1:  THREE BIG THINGS! Sanchez Struggles - Bats get going - needing one more clutch hi...

The Philadelphia Phillies cut ties with struggling pitcher Taijuan Walker as their losing streak hits eight games. Can bold roster moves spark a turnaround, or does deeper dysfunction threaten the season? Connor Thomas reacts to the Phillies’ decision to release Walker despite $15 million left on his contract, examining Dave Dombrowski’s mixed track record and the locker room shockwaves this sends...

The Philadelphia Phillies’ early-season crisis deepens as J.T. Realmuto lands on the IL with back spasms during a brutal seven-game losing streak. Can Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber’s power at the plate make up for shaky pitching and a depleted bullpen? Connor Thomas spotlights lineup shakeups—like Felix Reyes batting cleanup and Brandon Marsh shifting to center field—while scrutinizing Rob Thoms...

The Philadelphia Phillies fall to the Chicago Cubs, 7-4 and are now in danger of losing their 5th straight series!   Jesus Luzardo started for the Phillies and started an unfortunate trend. He walked four batters and the rest of the pitching staff followed walking another six!     Segment 1: 10 WALKS?!?! - Actually scoring 4 runs!   Segment 2: Player of the Game - Turning Point -Talk about     Eve...

The Philadelphia Phillies drop their sixth straight as offensive woes deepen—can Rob Thomson survive the skid? Aaron Nola and the offense struggle to spark a turnaround, while fans question if this early slump signals broader issues or just a rough patch for a team with World Series aspirations. Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies’ ongoing struggles, spotlighting the alarming batting averages o...

The Philadelphia Phillies fall continues as they lose start their seven-game road trip off with a 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs.     Aaron Nola started for the Phillies and allowed all 5 runs over 4.1ip. As for the bats, their only run came on an RBI 2B by Justin Crawford.     Segment 1: ITS ALL STILL SO TERRIBLE!   Segment 2: Great Cubs' defense ... Colin Rea was great ... Nola was awful in 2nd an...

The Philadelphia Phillies spiral continues as mental hurdles fuel five-game losing streak. Can Rob Thomson revive a slumping squad before it's too late? Connor Thomas spotlights the Phillies’ alarming struggles: a bottom-five MLB record, a brutal sweep by the Atlanta Braves, and a team-wide crisis of confidence. Key issues include Kyle Schwarber’s isolated home run, J.T. Realmuto’s back soreness,...

The Philadelphia Phillies cap off an abysmal homestand by getting swept by the Atlanta Braves after a 4-2 loss!     The Phillies plated two on a Kyle Schwarber homer in the bottom of the 1st, but that would be it for the Phillies' offense. The Braves got a solo homer from Michael Harris II in the 3rd then scored 3 more in the 5th.     Segment 1: THIS IS NOT OK - Phillies are awful and someone's GO...

Philadelphia Phillies fall to the Atlanta Braves, 3-1 and have now lost all three series during this nine-game homestand.   Chris Sale had the Phillies handcuffed for most of the night, except for one big swing by Phillies rookie Felix Reyes. In the 2nd, Reyes stepped to the plate for his first big league at bat and promptly homer off Sale.   Segment 1: The Phillies are very bad! Reye Player of th...

The Philadelphia Phillies get EMBARRASSED AGAIN, this time in a 9-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves!     Taijuan Walker allowed 7 runs over 4 innings of work as the Phillies' bats offered NO SUPPORT!   Segment 1: All the Phillies struggles!     Segment 2: What's the change? Fire Rob Thomson? Fire Kevin Long?    Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked...

The Philadelphia Phillies unravel as Chicago Cubs batter their pitching, raising urgent questions about early season form and clubhouse energy. Is a wake-up call enough to spark a turnaround before their high-stakes series against the Atlanta Braves? Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies’ 11-2 and 10-4 losses, dissecting Jesus Luzardo’s struggles on the mound, offensive inconsistencies from stars...

The Philadelphia Phillies drop game two against the Chicago Cubs, thanks in part to offensive inefficiency, but also due to some poor fielding by the bullpen. Could the weak spot with the Phillies relievers be more on the fielding side of things than pitching? Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies loss to the Cubs, highlighted by some quiet innings from the offense and some poor defense by the bu...

The Philadelphia Phillies get SMACKED by the Chicago Cubs in 10-4 loss.     Phillies bats broke out with an Edmundo Sosa three-run homer in the 2nd, then went SILENT until the 8th where Bryce Harper struck out with two men on then the ICE COLD Alec Bohm pinch hit for Brandon Marsh and Bohm struck out on four pitches.     Segment 1: Pinch hitting for Marsh - Mayza throwing the ball away - Bats goin...

The Philadelphia Phillies’ offense erupts for 13 runs against the Chicago Cubs, easing fan anxiety and showcasing the team’s explosive potential. Can Brandon Marsh’s hot streak ignite a lineup transformation and turn a former weak spot into a key asset for a World Series run? Speaker A breaks down the Phillies’ revitalized victory, analyzing standout performances from Kyle Schwarber, Adolis Garcia...

The Philadelphia Phillies stumble against the Arizona Diamondbacks as Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh’s base running blunders spark concern. Can Rob Thomson’s leadership and a revamped lineup solve the Phillies’ recurring issues, or is deeper change needed to ignite their playoff ambitions? Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies’ series loss, examining Harper’s aggressive but costly hero ball, Mars...

The Philadelphia Phillies score in 6 of 8 innings to ROLL the Chicago Cubs 13-7.     Kyle Schwarber homered twice while J.T. Realmuto drove 3 runs on 3 hits. The Phillies' big inning came in the 5th when they plated 5.     Cristopher Sanchez tossed 6 innings of 2-run baseball despite allowing 6 hits and issuing 3 walks. He also struck out 8.   Segment 1: Player of the Game: Schwarber with the 2 Ho...

The Philadelphia Phillies lose to the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 and drop their second straight series!     Zach Pop opened the game for the Phillies, after Andrew Painter's "start" was scratched due to a migraine. Pop went 2 innings allowing a run, then Painter was able to shake his ailment and take to the hill for the next 5 innings. Painter allowed one run and struck out 7.     The Phillies AGAIN...

Walker settles in while Schwarber and Harper go back-to-back in the 3rd as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3.     Taijuan Walker started for the Phillies and settled in after a two-run 1st inning. Walker went on toss 5 innings of 2-run four hit baseball while issuing 2 walks and striking out 6.     Phillies offense got a power surge in the third thanks to Kyle Schwarber a...

Philadelphia Phillies score 4 in the first, then the bats CLAM UP in 5-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks!     Brandon Marsh smacked a three-run homer to LF to help give the Phillies a 4-0 lead in the first, but that would be it for the offense.     Jesus Luzardo cruised through 4 innings but ran into too much trouble in the 5th allowing five runs to score.     Segment 1: Michael Soroka Player of...