Phillies Therapy

With about 2 weeks to go before camp breaks, an injury threatens to upend the balance of the Phillies bullpen. Who can seize the spot? Plus, the curious right-handed lean of the Phils' pitching depth, and revisiting the status of Trea Turner's leadoff spot projection. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

It's the first week in March, so that means we can draw concrete conclusions about everybody. Right? Of course. Paul and Matt give their props to the recently reassigned Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller, update the pitching landscape on the back of Taijuan Walker's pleasant surprise outing, and waffle on the value of pitching models. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast...

Games have begun, and the Phillies' thinnest unit (right-handed-hitting outfielders) has taken a couple of hits with injuries to Weston Wilson and Johan Rojas. What's the latest with them, and which of the reserve role competitors stands to gain the most from an extended look in their absence? For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

At last, the home stretch to fake baseball is here. Just days away from the Grapefruit League lid-lifter, the Phillies look likely to shake up the top of their lineup. What would this mean for Kyle Schwarber? For Trea Turner? For Bryce Harper? For...yeah, for everybody, really? Plus, Bryson Stott's somewhat surprising elbow revelation, and some last-minute minor league signing insurance. For more,...

Spring Training is here! Pitchers and catchers (plus a few VIPs) have descended on Clearwater to kick off the 2025 Grapefruit League. Paul and Matt discuss J.T., the Alec Bohm situation, Spring experimentation, and some tough conversations lurking down the line. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

Typically, a team with 90% of its roster locked in place won't make for the most "intriguing" set of Spring Training storylines, but that doesn't mean the Phillies don't have guys and battles to watch. Paul and Matt each draft 5 players whose stories they're curious to watch unfold this spring. Who would make your list? For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an...

A late January podcast on the heels of another Eagles trip to the Super Bowl can mean only one thing: Power rankings, of course! Paul and Matt rate the units of the Phillies and the other top NL East contenders and size up how the division looks as reporting dates for pitchers and catchers creep closer. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

A lament over Jeff Hoffman's departure for Toronto quickly gives way to a question that bears resemblance to last week's: Have the Phillies done enough this offseason to supplement their outfield? For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New year, same us. Phillies Therapy's first episode in 2025 focuses mainly on one question: Have the Phillies done enough with the bullpen and its depth this offseason? Paul and Matt dig in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Surprise! The Phillies made some moves last week that warranted a (not-so-) quick episode this week after all. Paul and Matt discuss the Max Kepler signing and Jesus Luzardo trade, their ripple effects, and whether this finally makes the Phillies a better team on paper than they were in '24. For more, visit www.patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Paul and Matt pour some eggnog and recap the Winter Meetings, balancing patience and disappointment with the Phillies' offseason so far, and wonder what could have been with Garrett Crochet. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Countering the Mets' massive Juan Soto splash, the Phillies turn to the upside play at the Winter Meetings and add former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano. The moves have only just begin. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

And so the wait continues. Paul (with an assist from his 3-month-old co-host) and Matt don't have any Phillies moves to discuss yet, but the market is slowly forming around the team. Plus, the level of attention the bullpen needs, and whether Jeff Hoffman prioritizes starting over relieving in the end. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...

The contract tender deadline passed with few surprises on the Phillies front. The Phillies could potentially stand to improve at backup catcher, so Garrett Stubbs's spot in the mix deserves a little context. Plus, the downstream Phils impacts of the Reds and Royals making a trade. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

Paul and Matt dig in a bit deeper on Andrew Painter scenarios, some names to watch as Rule 5 protection lists come due, and the loss of Brian Kaplan to the Diamondbacks' coaching staff. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Phillies are fielding trade interest in some of their Major League players. Which ones? How many would it be sensible to trade away, and what kinds of returns should the Phillies seek or expect? Plus, a bit more on the influx of cash from new ownership partners, what to make of it, and where it's likely to be put to use. Paul and Matt have you covered. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesThera...

Will the Phillies pursue Juan Soto? Who should the Phillies add to replace Juan Soto in the bullpen? How many innings will Juan Soto pitch as the 5th starter? Is there a limit to how much Juan Soto can spend to add free agents? Finally, Juan Soto. Paul and Matt discuss the offseason at the outset of the GM meetings in Texas, where the Phillies have some decisions to make as they prepare to lay the...

President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski and Manager Rob Thomson held their annual postseason media availability this week, offering few concrete details on the offseason ahead but nevertheless shining some light on possible paths forward. Paul and Matt get into the nitty-gritty. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

Paul and Matt host a solemn gathering to eulogize the disappointing 2024 Phillies and their abbreviated playoff run, then take a (very early) look ahead to what the '24-'25 offseason may bring. Who stays? Who goes? Does this core have another strong run in them? The wounds are fresh, but Paul and Matt talk them through while getting stitched up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...

Did you expect anything less? The Phillies and Mets have played two wild games to start their Division Series matchup, and it all boils down to a series tied at 1; a best 2-of-3. After a waste of Zack Wheeler's brilliance in Game 1, the Phils showed up with an instant classic in Game 2. Paul and Matt revisit the moments, the pitching concerns, the interesting message sent via an Alec Bohm benching...

When the Phillies and Mets get together, you know weirdness is about to happen. Add in the first playoff matchup in these franchises' history and you've got a recipe for something explosive. Paul and Matt look ahead to a series the Phillies should hold the upper hand in, how the pitching and lineups should play out, and who needs to step up to give the Phils their third straight NLCS appearance. H...

With a bye into the NLDS locked in, the Phillies will rest and prepare for the winner of the Milwaukee Brewers/New York Mets Wild Card matchup. Paul and Matt take a quick look back on the season that was, potential roster moves ahead of this weekend, and offer strengths/weaknesses/predictions for the Wild Card round. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

The regular season nears its end with the Phillies closing in on a home clincher. Despite a less-than-great road trip last week, there isn't a whole lot that's changed with the Phils, but the rest of the NL has certainly made it interesting. Paul and Matt look ahead to the off-ramp of this week's games and steady their nerves for the tension to come later. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

The Phillies, powered by the collective of Weston Wilson, Buddy Kennedy, Cal Stevenson, and Kody Clemens, are mere games away from clinching their first division title in 14 years. Paul and Matt discuss playoff roster implications for the bench and rotation as the team zeroes in on the NL East crown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

After a flat end to an otherwise solid road trip, the Phillies are singing the 5th starter blues. But does that really matter in the bigger picture? Paul and Matt review the growing challenges to position player depth and the start of a key stretch that includes a big Milwaukee series next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...