PHLY Philadelphia Phillies Podcast

With voting now open for the 2025 MLB All Star Game, we ask the question, will the Philadelphia Phillies have ANY starters in the lineup? Can Kyle Schwarber get elected as the DH? Will Trea Turner's defense turn voters away? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies Phillies look for a little revenge against the Toronto Blue Jays after losing 2/3 to the Jays in Canada just 10 days ago. Plus, was Jesus Luzardo actually tipping pitches? And did he fix those problems? And is the Phillies defense as bad as it seems? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

The National Baseball Hall of Fame opened its doors on this day in 1939. Since then, 278 former Major Leaguers have been enshrined in Cooperstown’s Hallowed Halls. With all this greatness, can we decide on the best roster possible of Hall of Fame players? Is Mike Schmidt not just the best Phillies 3B of all time, but the best ever? Does Steve Carlton join the five best starting pitchers of all tim...

Join the PHLY Phillies Podcast for the next watch along, as Jesus Luzardo looks to bounce back from two consecutive rough starts and help the Phillies win the series against the Ben Brown and the Chicago Cubs! Do the Phillies snap their 3 series losing streak? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

Last night, Zack Wheeler crossed the 1000 strikeout mark since joining the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020. Where does Zack Wheeler rank among starting pitchers since joining the Phillies five years ago? Is he the best starting pitcher in the last six seasons? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Philadelphia Phillies were swept out of Pittsburgh by the Pirates this weekend, scoring just 6 runs across three games. They’ve not lost 3 straight series and nine of their last ten games, dropping their record to 37-28. They’re not 4.5 games back of the New York Mets for the NL East lead. What is going on with the Phillies offense? With Bryce Harper out, who steps up to be a contributor along...

Breaking news: the Philadelphia Phillies have promoted AAA slugger Otto Kemp to the Major Leagues from the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. He'll join the Phillies in Pittsburgh and is expected to play 3rd base today. In a corresponding move, Bryce Harper is placed on the 10-day IL with a wrist injury. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

Jesus Luzardo struggled for the second straight start, giving up 8 runs in less than 3 innings, as the Philadelphia Phillies drop the rubber match to the Toronto Blue Jays 9-1 and lose the series 2-1. What's going on with Luzardo right now? And what’s happening with the Phillies farm system? We’ll check in with Jake Starr, the Reading Fightin’ Phils director of media relations, to get the latest o...

Bryce Harper returned to the Philadelphia Phillies lineup for the first time in over a week since being hit on the elbow with a pitch from Spencer Strider, and the Phillies offense delivered from the 1st inning! Six first inning runs, including back-to-back homeruns from Harper and Trea Turner. Cristopher Sanchez tossed six strong innings in the win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Hosted by Simplecast...

The Philadelphia Phillies were swept out at home by the Milwaukee Brewers after a rough weekend all around. Jesus Luzardo gave up a career high 12 earned runs on Saturday, Weston Wilson and Trea Turner and critical mistakes on defense on Sunday and Rob Thomson was ejected after arguing a balk call. Overall, it was just a 204 homestand for the Phils. It's now time for the Phillies to regroup, as th...

The Philadelphia Phillies take another series victory, their ninth in ten tries, as they take 2/3 from the Atlanta Braves to begin the week. After winning the first game on Tuesday night, game two was postponed to a day-night double header on Thursday. The Phillies took game 1 of the series 5-4, behind a strong day from Rafael Marchan. They lost game 2 of the series 9-3, as Zack Wheeler was not hi...

In a rare down performance, Zack Wheeler struggled against the Braves offense in the fourth inning after cruising through the first 3. The Phillies fall 9-3 to the Braves in the second night of the double header, but still take the series against Atlanta. It’s the PHLY Phillies Postgame Show o break it all down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

The Philadelphia Phillies take game one of the series 2-0 against the Atlanta Braves, but Bryce Harper leaves the game early after being hit with a fastball from Spencer Strider. X-rays were negative, but we await an update on his status. Ranger Suarez was excellent again, throwing 6 shutout innings for the third time in four starts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

The Athletic and Jayson Stark produced their MLB quarter century teams, the best lineup and starting rotation possible from the players from 2000-2025. So, we thought it would be fun to come up with our Philadelphia Phillies quarter century team. From the obvious choices, like Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins, to the more difficult ones, we’ve compiled the best starting 9, plus 5 man rotation, the Ph...

Jesus Luzardo threw 6 strong innings last night, striking out 10, as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4 for their fifth straight win. Six different Phillies, including Bryce Harper and Trea Turner, had multi-hit nights, as the team picked up 17 hits for the second straight game. They go for a sixth straight win tonight, as Taijuan Walker rejoins the starting rotation. Plus, we...

Mick Abel tosses six shutout innings in his MLB debut, as the Philadelphia Phillies shutout the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 despite complete game from Paul Skenes. The Phillies sweep the Pirates. They now head West to take on the 8-38 Colorado Rockies for a four game series. Jose Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games and barred from Postseason play due to PEDs. How will this impact the Phillies bull...

The Philadelphia Phillies dropped 2 of 3 to the St. Louis Cardinals during the week in part due to Aaron Nola’s continued struggles on the season. He’s now lost a MLB lead- tying 7 games this season and has an ERA worse than 6. What is wrong with Nola? Next, Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates come to town just a week after firing Manager Derek Shelton. The Phillies have to win this series. Hos...

Bryce Harper seems a little frustrated. His numbers (.770 OPS) are not bad, but they are not to his normal standard. Harper shaved his head the other night to try and snap out of his funk. Rich Hofmann and Bob Cooney will talk about Bryce and more Phillies developments on the PHLY Phillies Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber blasts two home runs as the Phillies win another series, this time against the Guardians in Cleveland. Pair Schwarbombs wtih a gem of a Zach Wheeler performance and the Phillies seems to be firing on all cylinders. Kyle Schwarber is now tied with Aaron Judge for the MLB lead with 14 HRs. Time to extend Kyle Schwarber. Join hosts Jamie Lynch & Rich Hoffman & guest Bob Coo...

Bryson Stott homered down 4 runs in the eighth inning to spark a dramatic comeback for the Philadelphia Phillies, as they beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 in extra innings to sweep out the three game series. Jesus Luzardo didn't have his best stuff, but battled enough to help keep the Phillies in the game. Trea Turner had another two hits. And Brandon Marsh continues to be productive since returning fr...

This is the final year of Kyle Schwarber’s 4-year contract that he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies before the 2022 season. Schwarber should NOT even hit the open market, and the Phillies should be working on a contract extension ASAP. Alec Bohm breaks his homerun drought with his first of the season last night. Nick Castellanos finishes a triple shy of a cycle. Zack Wheeler dominates, once a...

Ranger Suarez made his 2025 season debut for the Philadelphia Phillies, but took the loss after giving up 7 runs to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the series finale at Citizens Bank Park yesterday. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper homered for the Phillies offense, but it wasn't enough to overcome the three runs allowed by the bullpen in the top of the 10th inning. Up next, it's a three game series wit...

Taijuan Walker pitched well in last night's loss to the Washington Nationals, but it was a costly error from Philadelphia Phillies first baseman, Bryce Harper, that doomed Walker's start and handed him the loss. The Phillies take two of three from the Nationals and have won two straight series. Now, Corbin Carroll and the Arizona Diamondbacks come to town for a 3-game weekend series. Ranger Suarez...

Bryson Stott scored the game winning run on a wild pitch as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 in the first game of a three game series at Citizens Bank Park. Zack Wheeler was excellent, once again, but took a no decision after Orion Kerkering gave up a 3-run homerun to Nathanial Lowe in the top of the 9th. Johan Rojas and Trea Turner contribute offensively, but struggle d...

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher, Aaron Nola, turned in his best start of the season last night to help the Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in extra innings and take two out of three in the series at Wrigley Field. Alec Bohm and Trea Turner drove in runs in the top of the tenth, and the bullpen of Orion Kerkering, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Romano shut the door in the last three innings. Th...