Phightin' Words: A Phillies Podcast

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: The upcoming series at Citi Field between the Phillies and the Mets A mostly successful weekend against Washington Encouraging starts from Aaron Nola and...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: The suddenly potent Phillies offense How Bryson Stott saved his season after his son was born The re-emergence of J.T. Realmuto Great signs from the left...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: The latest on Zack Wheeler's blood clot Aaron Nola looking the same as he did three months ago The rest of the rotation is a bit shaky Alec Bohm's return...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: The blown chances the Phillies have had to bury the Mets in the N.L. East Whether managerial decisions impacted their loss in Washington What to do with...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, Tim Kelly joins Bob Wankel to discuss: The Phillies' August surge How legitimate this team is What to look for the rest of the season Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: Kyle Schwarber's incredible run and if it makes him MVP-worthy First impressions of the newest Phillies Jhoan Duran and Harrison Bader Duran's WWE-like e...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: The Phillies trade deadline acquisitions and the deals they did not make Reminding everyone that, oh yeah, they lost a series to the White Sox A look ahe...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: How does Otto Kemp fit into the plans for the deadline? The resurgence of JT Realmuto Who are the Phillies trading for? Looking at who should be buying a...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: Harper’s playing like the league forgot about him Third time’s a charm for David Robertson Are we going to get 2024 second-half Ranger again? John Middle...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: Harper’s playing like the league forgot about him Third time’s a charm for David Robertson Are we going to get 2024 second-half Ranger again? John Middle...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: Phillies take a stand on All Star Game Sanchez continues to dominate Realmuto saves the road trip Did the Phillies draft for now? What’s next for Andrew...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: If Bryce Harper is back Another Jesus Luzardo mechanical change Monitoring the A.L. Central for the trade deadline If Aidan Miller is a tradable asset Wh...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: Wheeler with one of the best pitched games you will ever see. Only two Phillies all stars? Ranger on a pitch count Stott needed that homer Zack Hample is...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: How the Phillies continue to not hit, yet see their lead in the N.L. East increase The disappointments that are Max Kepler and Jordan Romano Bryce Harper...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: The fact that nobody hits (woo hoo!) Max Kepler feeling lied to Dave Dombrowski's possible delusion The Phillies elite starting pitching More! Subscribe...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: Phillies take the lead in the NL East Jesus Luzardo returns to form What to look for in the Astros series Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phightin' Wor...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: Phillies erase a 5 1/2 game deficit in six days Is Orion Kerkering the closer for the rest of the year? Does the Casty/Topper squabble matter? Time to re...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: The road back from injury Staying locked-in and keeping up with the team Making adjustments prior to injury His journey with the team from last to making...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: How Jesus Luzardo fixed himself How the Phillies rebounded against the Cubs The importance of Ranger Suarez A centerfield report and more Subscribe to th...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: A miserable weekend in Pittsburgh The Phillies’ slumping offense How the Phillies might try to fix it Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phightin' Words YouTu...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: Luzardo disaster start Stott’s struggles Fixing center Shaking things up Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phightin' Words YouTube cha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: Phillies getting swept by the Brewers The realigned bullpen Rob Thomson's mea culpas Other strange happenings around the Phillies this weekend Subscribe...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: Phillies' bats go cold Bohm struggles in the middle of the order Grading Nick Castellanos' season Retaliation talk (yawn) Are the Braves cooked? Subscrib...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: The recent road trip Matt Strahm’s season J.T Realmuto’s surprising splits A shaky bullpen and what the Phillies can do about it Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run. On this episode, the guys discuss: After 50 games Phillies have three MVP/Cy Young candidates. That’s the Bryce Harper everyone’s been waiting for. Are we ok with a second base platoon? Wh...