Phillies Focus Pod

On this episode I look at the NL wild card race and the team that scares me the most, key players returning and some injury notes, Bryce Harper's hot stretch through August, Matt Strahm's re-emergence, and I look ahead at the home stretch with only 37 games left!

On today's episode I discuss the terrible umpiring behind Alec Bohm's called strikeout and the possibility of electronic home umpiring, Trea Turner's post-ovation turn around, Taijuan Walker's possible fatigue and rest, injury updates on Pache, Alvarado & Marsh, and where Bryson Stott ranks amongst fellow second basemen.

Michael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Phillies history! Reaction podcast with in game audio, interviews, and each out and walk that Lorenzen recorded in his 124 pitch outing. Also mention of Weston Wilson's first Major League at-bat resulting in a Home Run.

On this episode I discuss Trea Turner and facing mental struggles through adversity, Michael Lorenzen's debut, Brandon Marsh's injury and the oppurtunities that it provides, and much more!

Deadline day has come and gone! The Phillies ended up with RH pitcher Michael Lorenzen and utility INF Rodolfo Castro. They also won in Miami in thrilling fashion in the 9th. I recap the dramatic victory and dive into the acquisitions, with various interviews, stats, opinions and more.

The trade deadline is upon us! On this episode I go over potenital trade scenerios for the Phillies today. From Dylan Cease, to Adam Duvall, Teoscar Hernandez & Jack Flaherty, what moves can the Phills make to improve their odds of returning to the World Series? Let's dive in and go over the options available together. (Apologies for the audio quality, Mic was not operating for some reason so...

On today's show I vent about the struggling offense, the unfortunate news on Andrew Painter, Bryce Harper's debut at 1B, injury updates, trade deadline possibilities as we are only 1 week away, and the intriguing saga of Noah Song. Follow the show on Twitter @PhilliesFocus

I discuss the series vs. the Padres, the core players that we need to hit for power and consistency this second half, my apology to Craig Kimbrel, a call to to aquire Dylan Cease, a milestone for Rhys Hoskins, and a welcome to first round pick Aiden Miller.

We're at the halfway point in the season! I name a midseason MVP & LVP, preview the second half, and I list the top 10 games of the first half of the season!

On today's episode I look at the huge 8th inning in the finale vs. the Mets, provide injury updates on Seranthony and Andrew Painter, talk of promoting Darrick Hall to play over Kody Clemens, as well as Andrew Bellatti over Dylan Covey, and I hypothesize a potential trade target in left field that would be a perfect fit for the Phills.

On today's episode I talk of just how great the starting pitching has been for awhile, offensive struggles vs. left handed pitching, June Schwarber, Yuinor Marte, Mickey Moniak, and this huge upcoming series against red hot Atlanta.

On today's show I recap the thrilling walk offs of this past week, the dominate (and much needed) stretch of starting pitching, players easing back from injury, mixed trends in the bullpen, and much more.

On today's show I provide some injury updates, talk of Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber needing to turn things around, as well as a CF in reading tearing things up.

On today's show I talk of the concerns at the back of the rotation, Bryce Harper progressing at first base, injury updates, bullpen pluses and surprises, and an update on Mick Abel in AA.

On today's episode I recap the 4-1 week and Bryce Harper's ejection and bad puns, look into the starting pitchings bad luck, Seranthony Dominguez's hot streak, provide some injury updates on key pitchers, and make my weekly predictions on this weeks two series.

On this episode I talk of the Phillies lack of movement of the basepaths, Bryce Harper's first week back, Kyle Schwarber & Trea Turner's struggles, the return of Ranger Saurez, and a former Phillie flourishing down south.

On today's show I address Nola & Wheeler seeming to find thier groove, the pure dominance of the bullpen of late, Castellanos' hot stretch, Turners' poor all around play, and I look at a former Phil off to a hot start.

On today's show I look back on the 5-2 week, I discuss Brandon Marsh the MVP candidate, Jose Alvarados dominance & the bullpen coming into form, quickly look at a few former Phills, and I look ahead to this weeks match ups with the Mariners and World Series rematch vs. the Astros.

On today's show I recap last weeks games, Bryson Stotts hitting streak, Phillies surprising standard offensive stats, Bryce Haper potentially playing first base, and I look ahead to the match ups this coming week.

On this episode I recap the last week of games, look at some positives during this 3-6 start, I touch on the bullpen and the starters early struggles with command, provide some injury updates, and look ahead to the next week of games with some tough pitching match ups on the schedule.

On today's show I recap the unfortunate start to the season, I get into the pitching and batting woes, how the loss of Rhys Hoskins is even larger than expected, centerfield struggles, and I look ahead to the next 3 games.

On this episode I touched base on Rhys Hoskins' ACL injury, why not signing Nola to an extension could be a poor move, how playing Bohm too much at 1B could negatively impact his development, a potential former Phillie trade target for a 1B platoon with Hall, and my predictions for the National League standings. (My apologies for the clicking noise after the 13 minute mark)

The first episode of my new Phillies podcast to get ready for the upcoming season! On this episode I talk about the importance of signing Aaron Nola to a contract extension before opening day, the outlook of the starting rotation, the state of the bullpen and the final remaining spot up for grabs, which players should get the final two position spots available coming out of spring training, and mo...