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The Phillies won another series, following Thursday night’s victory in Cincinnati. Jesús Luzardo was brilliant, striking out 11 in seven scoreless innings. But you know what else was good? Jonathan Bowlan and Jhoan Duran in the final two. The Phillies need more depth in the bullpen, however, following José Alvarado’s and Tanner Banks’ latest meltdowns on Wednesday....

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler showed everybody on Tuesday why he believes he should be an NL All-Star. He struck out a career-high 14 batters in seven innings in a dominant performance against the Reds. Afterward, he made his case to join his six teammates at the All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park. Kyle Schwarber continues to hit Schwarbombs, although Tuesday’s in Cincinnati was an unusual one....

Bryce Harper was one of five Phillies to make the 2026 National League All-Star team. He will join Kyle Schwarber, Brandon Marsh, Cristopher Sánchez and Jhoan Duran. Does this make Harper elite again? Was there any doubt he wasn’t? We share our thoughts on each of the five Phillies All-Stars. We also discuss Aaron Nola’s start on Sunday, Andrew Painter’s Triple-A start on...

It was 105 degrees at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday afternoon. It’s been hot at the Bank all week. The Phillies’ offense scored 25 games in the first three games of a four-game split against the Pirates, including an eight spot on Paul Skenes. But Zack Wheeler was hot on Wednesday night when Don Mattingly pulled him from the game with two outs in the fifth inning. Wheeler talked...

The Phillies have two of the best pitchers in baseball in Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler. Jesus Luzardo has All-Star potential too. But the Phillies have growing concerns with Aaron Nola and their No. 5 starter. Should the Phillies prioritize a starting pitcher over a right-handed bat or late-inning reliever before the Aug. 3 trade deadline? Ruben mentions an outside-the-box trade cand...

The Phillies not only enjoyed another late-inning comeback on Sunday in New York, but they moved within three games of the Braves in the NL East. The Phils were 9-19 and 10 ½ games behind the Braves on April 26, which was Rob Thomson’s final game as manager. FanGraphs gave the Phils just a 6.9 percent chance to win the division. But they woke up on Monday 47-37 with a 33.2 percent cha...

We said it Wednesday: Don’t turn off the TV. Did you turn off the TV on Wednesday night? Thursday night? If so, you missed the Phillies becoming the first team in Major League Baseball history to hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning in three consecutive games. Bryson Stott did it Tuesday. Derek Hill did it Wednesday. Bryce Harper did it Thursday. We talk about what a series like this...

The Phillies enjoyed a crazy comeback victory on Tuesday night in Washington, but we’re here to talk trades. What trades should the Phillies make before the Aug. 3 trade deadline? A reliable bullpen arm would be huge for this team. But so would a bat. The problem is: can the Phillies do both? Can they possibly acquire an impact reliever and an impact bat with a farm system that ranks among t...

“Just get us in.” Bryce Harper said that’s the Phillies’ motto for the 2026 season. Just get into the playoffs, and let’s see what happens. Well, if Kyle Schwarber and Harper hit like they hit this weekend against the Mets, it feels like anything is possible. They made history on Saturday with Harper hitting for the 11th cycle in Phillies history and Schwarber hitting...

Andrew Painter has been optioned to Triple-A. So what does that mean for his future in Philadelphia? Jim Salisbury and Ruben Amaro Jr. dig into the decision and what comes next for the highly-touted right-hander. They also break down why starting pitching is the most pressing need heading into the trade deadline, what Dave Dombrowski should be targeting to address it, and how Alec Bohm's resurgenc...

The Phillies struggled for wins at home early in the season, but are now 21-17 at Citizens Bank Park after starting off their latest homestand with a pair of wins against the Miami Marlins. The Phils scored 15 runs in those two games.  Brandon Marsh and Alec Bohm have continued to swing hot bats and Kyle Schwarber's home run total is up to 25. Of course, the Phillies remain a team that is bui...

The Phillies lost two of three this weekend against the Brewers. Now, no team would have beaten Jacob Misiorowski on Friday night. He was unhittable and unbeatable. But the Phillies are 3-9 against NL division leaders: 1-5 vs. Atlanta, 1-2 vs. Milwaukee and 1-2 vs. Los Angeles. What does it say about this team?  Also, is it finally time to sit Trea Turner? And should the Phillies elevate Orio...

Adolis García is banged up, so the Phillies made a trade on Thursday for White Sox outfielder Derek Hill. But the Phillies need more help. Andrew Painter needs help, too. He’s struggling as a rookie. We spoke to 2008 World Series champion Chad Durbin about Painter’s issues -- Durbin can relate -- and how he can improve in the coming weeks. Chad also talks about Roy Halladay, Chr...

Jhoan Duran might be the most talented closer in Phillies history, but nobody is perfect. He blew his first save of the season on Tuesday night in Toronto. Duran had saved 16 consecutive games to start the season. Where do we rank Duran compared to past Phillies closers like Tug McGraw, Billy Wagner, Brad Lidge and Jonathan Papelbon? We also talk about Adolis García’s and Trea Turner&...

The Phillies played 13 consecutive games without scoring five or more runs, until their series finale last week against the Padres. Then this weekend against the White Sox, they scored 20 runs to win another series. Everybody has been waiting for this for some time, but can it last? Does it change how you think about the trade deadline, if this continues? We talk about the Phillies’ offense,...

The Phillies finally scored more than four runs in a game in Thursday’s victory over San Diego. It’s the first time they’ve done that since May 18! They continue to win under Don Mattingly, but it seems clear they will need a bat before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. But who? Or they could just go all-in and try to win with elite pitching. Tarik Skubal anybody? We discuss the Phillie...

Cristopher Sánchez's pursuit of Major League Baseball history continues on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. He will begin the game with a 44 2/3-innings scoreless streak. Former Phillies general manager and current Brewers executive Matt Klentak joined the show this week to tell the story behind the trade that brought Sánchez to Philadelphia in November 201. It wasn’t a m...

The Phillies went 4-2 on a road trip through San Diego and Los Angeles, which typically would be time to celebrate. But the Phillies’ struggling offense is a growing concern. They haven’t scored five runs in a game since May 18. They haven’t had 10 hits in a game since May 15. The Phillies are 21-10 since Don Mattingly became interim manager, but in that time they rank 29th in ba...

Cristopher Sánchez on Wednesday passed Grover Cleveland Alexander for the longest scoreless innings streak by a Phillies pitcher since 1893. Sánchez’s streak of 44 ⅔ innings is the seventh-longest in MLB in the live-ball era (1920). It’s 11th in MLB in the modern era (1900). He can move into fifth place on the moder-era list with just four scoreless innings in his next st...

The Phillies have made another change at the top. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly dropped Trea Turner from the leadoff spot before Tuesday night’s 4-3 victory over San Diego at Petco Park. He flipped Turner and Kyle Schwarber in the 1-2 spots. Turner homered. Maybe it’s the start of something. The Phillies’ right-handed batters have been terrible this year, so they need so...

We might be watching the Phillies’ best two pitching performances in a season in franchise history.   Christopher Sanchez tossed eight scoreless innings on Friday. He has a 37 ⅔-inning scoreless streak. Zack Wheeler tossed six scoreless innings on Saturday. Sanchez has a 1.62 ERA. Wheeler has a 1.67 ERA. If they keep this up, they could be the best 1-2 punch by any rotation in Phillies...

We spent Wednesday about three Phillies trending upward: Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott and Andrew Painter. But we’re spending Friday’s show talking about the very real concerns we have about Aaron Nola and J.T. Realmuto. Nola has a 6.02 ERA over 27 starts over the past two years. It’s no longer a blip on the radar. Nobody can point to Nola’s health, which they could last season....

It’s not just Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez keying the Phillies’ turnaround in May. It’s supporting players like Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott and Anderw Painter, who have started to play much better. Are we buying what they’re selling lately? Also, updates on Phillies prospects Aidan Miller and Gage Wood. 🔔 To explore coverage, visit&n...

The Phillies are 15-4 since they changed managers. Why? It starts with Zack Wheeler and Cristophe Sánchez. It continues with Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. Basically, their pitching has been excellent, and they’re getting big contributions from two of the game’s biggest starts. And wouldn’t you know it: the Phillies’ playoff odds have shot through the roof! 🔔 It&r...

We asked you for your Phillies questions, and once again you delivered. Can the Phillies make the World Series? Should Don Mattingly change the lineup? What will the Phillies pursue before the Aug. 3 trade deadline? What are their options at third base, if Alec Bohm continues to struggle? 🔔 ⚾ Love the show? Get  Phillies Show merchandise at ThePhilliesShowShop.com ! @The Phillies Show Subsc...