Philadelphia Baseball Review Podcast

Paul White — The Birth of Baseball Weekly & Reinventing the Box Score In 1991, baseball fans lost something they had relied on for decades. The Sporting News stopped printing box scores. What happened next would change baseball media forever. In this episode of Diamonds & Scribes, Patrick Gordon sits down with longtime editor Paul White, the founding editor of Baseball Weekly, to revisit how a las...

La Salle baseball is officially back — and they didn’t ease into Division I life. After a 1,700-day hiatus, the Explorers opened the season with a dominant three-game sweep of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, scoring 48 runs and announcing themselves as a real factor in the Atlantic 10. On the Phillies side, we break down the Nick Castellanos saga — from the dugout beer incident to the or...

Diamonds & Scribes — Episode 03 Tim Wendel: The scrappy, chaotic, thrilling launch of Baseball Weekly Diamonds & Scribes is a limited-series podcast produced by the Philadelphia Baseball Review, exploring the craft of baseball journalism through conversations with the writers who shaped it. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the reporting, storytelling, habits, instincts, and hard-earned wisdo...

A look at why you should be skeptical of the Bo Bichette meeting, and what the potential hang ups may be if the Phillies were to sign him to a deal.

Diamonds & Scribes — Episode 02 Bob Nightengale: Scoops, Trust, and the Real Cost of Being First Diamonds & Scribes is a limited-series podcast produced by the Philadelphia Baseball Review, exploring the craft of baseball journalism through conversations with the writers who shaped it. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the reporting, storytelling, habits, instincts, and hard-earned wisdom tha...

Diamonds & Scribes — Episode 01 Paul Hagen: Inside Four Decades of Baseball Writing Diamonds & Scribes is a limited-series podcast produced by the Philadelphia Baseball Review, exploring the craft of baseball journalism through conversations with the writers who shaped it. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the reporting, storytelling, habits, instincts, and hard-earned wisdom that define grea...

What is going on with all of this drama involving Dave Dombrowski and Bryce Harper? In my opinion, Dombrowski was in the right. Also, a quick note on youth baseball in Philly.

🎧 Recap of end of year press conference A recap of Dave Dombrowski and Rob Thomson's end of season press conference. Comments on the coaching staff, Bryce Harper, the future of Nick Castellanos, and more.

🎧 What’s Next for the Phillies? The Phillies’ latest October collapse leaves more questions than answers. Rob Thomson will return — but what about the rest of this core? After another NLDS flame-out, it’s hard to imagine they simply run it back. Patrick Gordon of the Philadelphia Baseball Review breaks down the decisions facing Dave Dombrowski’s front office this winter — from roster shake-ups an...

In this special 15-minute episode, the Philadelphia Baseball Review lays out our full coverage plan for the 2025 postseason. From daily Phillies game previews and recaps to in-depth analysis of October’s biggest storylines across Major League Baseball, we’ll walk you through exactly what to expect. We’ll cover the matchups, highlight the key players, and connect every moment back to Philadelphia....

The Philly Select Youth Leagues launched at four different age groups (13U - 17U), with a goal of providing structure and competitiveness for teams with middle and high school age athletes that are serious about the game. In this episode, we talk with Andrew Lihotz (Director of PSBL), John Duffy (Collegeville Spiders), and Chris Meyer (Kings), about their coaching philosophies, the second season o...

Andrew Lihotz, Director of Philly Select Baseball, is committed to honoring the essence of the game by fostering a league that stays true to its core values. His passion for baseball is rooted in his own playing career, which began as a varsity pitcher at Northeast High School, where he helped lead the team to two public league championships. Andrew went on to play as a four-year starter at Rutger...

A Warminster native, Brian Klumpp carved out a reputation as one of the region’s premier high school baseball minds, developing some of the area’s top talent while playing a key role in launching the Philly Select League in its debut season. Now, he’s taking on a leadership role with a club that has been synonymous with excellence in the region for the last 26 years. In this episode, Klumpp talks...

Philadelphia Baseball Review Podcast - discussing the week that was with the Phillies, while also looking ahead.

Phillies writer and Philadelphia Baseball Review Executive Editor Patrick Gordon breaks down the past week for the Phillies, looks ahead to upcoming matchups, and delivers all the news and notes you need to stay informed

Phillies writer and Philadelphia Baseball Review Executive Editor Patrick Gordon breaks down the past week for the Phillies, looks ahead to upcoming matchups, and delivers all the news and notes you need to stay informed

Domonic Brown, a former MLB All-Star, spent six years with the Phillies and was arguably one of the organization's most hyped prospects in recent memory. Now, he dedicates his time to mentoring high school players, significantly impacting the amateur baseball scene in Philadelphia by imparting valuable life skills beyond just baseball techniques. Brown has become a notable figure in the FTB (Flori...

John DeBrigida is the head coach of the FTB/DB9 Phillies NE 2026. With over two decades of experience in baseball at various levels in the region, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. Beyond coaching on the diamond, John is dedicated to mentoring young adults in the classroom, using his extensive experience to guide and inspire the next generation both athletically and academ...

Jimmy Gulden was drafted out of Lewisburg Area HS by the Montreal Expos in the 2000 MLB Entry Draft before accepting a scholarship to play baseball at Virginia Tech. After 2 seasons, he transferred to Cleveland State University, where he played 2 seasons earned his Bachelors degree in communications with a minor in business management. Gulden is the owner/director of Baseball U - PA Philly. Visit...

Dirk Baker is writing a book about one of the legends of the Philadelphia baseball scene - Kid Gleason. Gleason was born in Camden and pieced together a solid professional baseball career before becoming a manager. He managed the White Sox in 1919 and had multiple stints with the Phillies and the Athletics. In this podcast we discuss Dirk's coaching career, his interest in baseball history, and hi...

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A quick preview of the 2023 Winter Meetings. For more information, visit us at www.philadelphiabaseballreview.com.

Kyle Davis will make history when he takes to the diamond this fall as head coach of a new baseball program at Holy Family University. Davis joins HFU from former Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) member University of the Sciences (USciences), where he was the head coach from 2019-22 after previously spending one season as an assistant in 2014. In his first season at the helm of his al...

Neil Lanctot is an award-winning author and historian who has authored numerous texts on Negro League baseball history. In particular, he has written about the Hilldale club and Roy Campanella. We discuss the storied history of Negro baseball in Philly, the importance of the Black Press in breaking the color barrier, and the efforts of Ed Bolden and the Philadelphia Stars. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE on YOUT...

Joe Lake is the co-owner and CEO of Philadelphia Baseball Training, Philadelphia Baseball Tournaments, and the Philadelphia Bell Ringers. We discuss the amateur scene across the Philly area and how he transitioned into creating one of the best travel programs in the region. We also spoke about what parents should explore while looking at a baseball program/facility for their children. Enjoy! Shown...