The Phillies Show

The Phillies lost Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to injuries late last week. They won two of their first three games without them. They won Friday following a brilliant pitching performance from Cristopher Sánchez. They won Sunday, overcoming a five-error afternoon to enjoy their biggest comeback victory of the year. They'll have to win any way then can until Harper and Schwarber return, possibly...

The Phillies reached the halfway point of their season on Thursday night with the best record in baseball. They are on pace to win a franchise-record 106 games. But here come the injuries. Before Thursday's game, the Phillies placed Spencer Turnbull on the 15-day injured list with a strained right lat. He is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. Michael Mercado is expected to take his place in the short ter...

The Phillies just signed left-hander Cristopher Sánchez to a four-year contract extension with two club options that could keep him in the Phils rotation through 2030. Ruben and Todd talk about Sánchez’s journey, from struggling big leaguer to bona fide stud in arguably Major League Baseball’s best rotation. Of course, once one deal is done, it’s natural to think about the next. Could an extension...

The Phillies don't win the 2008 World Series without Cole Hamels. He went 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in five postseason starts, winning World Series MVP and NLCS MVP honors in the process. He lived up to the hype as the 17th overall pick in the 2002 Draft, giving the Phillies a homegrown ace they desperately needed for years.  Is Hamels one of the greatest Phillies ever? Absolutely. The old-school stats...

The Phillies are finally home after a grueling 20-game stretch in which they played 14 on the road, including two in London, three in San Francisco, three in Colorado and six in the AL East. The Phillies lost two of three over the weekend in Baltimore, which culminated in Rob Thomson getting ejected in Sunday’s series finale. It was the angriest anybody has ever seen the typically mild-mannered Ca...

The Phillies returned from London and dropped two of three to the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Now, they have an even bigger test: a three-game series this weekend against the Orioles in Baltimore. The Phils are just 9-8 since May 23. Any reason to worry? The offense has cooled, but help is on the way. Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh could both be back before the end of the weekend. Does Marsh move to ce...

J.T. Realmuto will miss at least four weeks following meniscus surgery on June 12 in Philadelphia. What does it mean for the Phillies? Can Garrett Stubbs and Rafael Marchan handle the load while he is away? Do the Phillies plan to acquire a catcher before the July 30 trade deadline? The guys offer their perspective following the loss of one of their most valuable players on the 26-man roster. You...

The Phillies are back from the 2024 London Series, and almost everybody there seemed to enjoy themselves. We look back at some of the weekend’s most memorable moments, including Bryce Harper’s big Saturday night, appearances from several 2008 Phillies and the Phillie Phanatic’s hijinks. Rob Thomson said he wouldn’t mind going to London every year to play. But the Phillies are back in the U.S., rea...

Bryce Harper is having a MVP-caliber season as the Phillies have raced to the best record in Major League Baseball. He joined The Phillies Show before the team's trip to Europe to play the New York Mets in the 2024 London Series at London Stadium. Harper discussed a wide range of topics in a fun and insightful interview: - The Phillies' remarkable start and what he expects this summer and fall at...

The Phillies open a three-game series on Monday night against the Brewers at Citizens Bank Park, which means Rhys Hoskins will be back at the Bank for the first time since his Phillies career officially ended last fall. Ruben, Jim and Todd share their favorite stories and memories about Hoskins, who not only was a productive bat in the middle of the Phillies lineup or years, but a leader in the cl...

The Phillies left for a West Coast road trip with the best record in baseball. They returned with the best record in baseball, despite going 2-4 in Colorado and San Francisco. But some of the team's blemishes bubbled up on the trip, including the lack of offensive production from the outfield and Taijuan Walker's struggles in the rotation. It led to discussion about the July 30 trade deadline, and...

Chase Utley is the greatest second baseman in Phillies history, a 2008 World Series champion, a sure-fire Phillies Wall of Famer and a potential Hall of Famer. He was in Philadelphia recently to promote the 2024 London Series between the Phillies and Mets on June 8-9 at London Stadium. While Utley was in town, he spent some time with The Phillies Show. They talked about the London Series, Utley’s...

If you're watching the Phillies, then you know they're off to their best start in franchise history, and the best start in baseball since the 2001 Mariners. Ruben, Jim and Todd try to wrap their minds around the Phillies' historic start, discussing what has jumped out to them and why they believe the players in the clubhouse will maintain their focus and continue to play with an edge the rest of t...

The Phillies swept the Nationals over the weekend, and Kody Clemens led the way. He hit a game-tying home run with two outs in the ninth inning on Saturday. He hit a go-ahead double in the fifth inning on Sunday. Ruben, Jim and Todd talk about Clemens' massive contributions, and what the future might hold for him. The Phillies are 34-14, tying the `93 and `76 Phils for the best 48-game start in cl...

Ruben, Jim and Todd answer questions from The Phillies Show listeners. We discuss Bryson Stott’s and Brandon Marsh’s development against left-handed pitching; Kyle Schwarber’s bat speed; stats that jump out to us, including Alec Bohm’s ridiculous production with runners in scoring position; the Phillies’ biggest need before the July 30 trade deadline; which `08 Phillies numbers should be retired;...

The Phillies crushed the Marlins on Friday and Saturday. It set up for another series sweep on Sunday, especially with Zack Wheeler on the mound. But Wheeler struggled and just like that the Phillies lost the series finale in 10 innings. It happens. The gang discusses Wheeler's start, but also digs into something a little more concerning: Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto are dinged up. Neither inj...

The Phillies snapped an 11-game winning streak at Citizens Bank Park with a loss to the Blue Jays on Wednesday, but they still have the best record in baseball. They have it, even though Bryce Harper hasn't been on one of his trademark hot stretches yet. But Harper might be heating up. A recent conversation he had with Trea Turner might've gotten him going. The gang talks about Harper's recent at-...

The Phillies have the best record in baseball. It is their best start since 1995. Everything is going smoothly. Right? Well, they learned Saturday that Trea Turner will miss at least six weeks with a strained left hamstring. How well are the Phillies positioned to handle Turner's loss? Taijuan Walker is back in the rotation. Walker's return has bumped Spencer Turnbull to the bullpen, but even Walk...

Pat Burrell led the Philadelphia Phillies' 2008 World Series championship parade down Broad Street. Now, he's a hitting coach with the San Francisco Giants. The Phillies and Giants play a four-game series beginning Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. Pat spent time this week with Ruben, Jim and Todd. He told some great Phillies stories, shared his incredible insight on his new job as Giants hittin...

The Phillies just swept the Padres in San Diego. They're tied with the Yankees for the third-best record in baseball. They're hot. But nobody in the Phillies lineup is hotter than Alec Bohm. He had 20 home runs and 97 RBIs last season, but is this the year he truly breaks out, makes an All-Star team and maybe even picks up a NL MVP vote or two? Ruben, Jim and Todd discuss his development, both off...

The Phillies rotation continues to roll, and people are starting to compare this group to the 2011 Phillies rotation, which is one of the best single-season performances by any rotation in baseball history. Ruben, Jim and Todd compare the two. Todd shares a story about the time Roy Halladay almost killed him with a look.  Taijuan Walker rejoins the rotation. How long is his leash? Ruben thinks it...

Come for the recap of the Phillies 8-2 homestand. Stay for the talk about the show's super cool logo and some great stories from Phillies days past in Cincinnati. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ranger Suárez tossed his second career shutout on Tuesday. Do the Phillies have the best 1-2-3 combo of any rotation in baseball? The gang discusses it, plus the imminent return of Taijuan Walker and what it means for Spencer Turnbull, and what's behind Johan Rojas' recent improvements at the plate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Phillies are still trying to find their footing offensively. Ruben has an interesting theory why they've started slowly. Jim and Todd dig into the slow start as well as they look ahead to what should be a big week against the Rockies and White Sox.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few Phillies made some illuminating comments toward the end of a successful road trip this week in St. Louis. Specifically, they've been too tentative at the plate. Could the team's emphasis on reducing their chase rate taken away some of their aggressiveness at the plate? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.