The Phillies Show
Episodes
What's behind Aaron Nola's and J.T. Realmuto's struggles
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We spent Wednesday about three Phillies trending upward: Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott and Andrew Painter. But we’re spending Friday’s show talk...
Three Phillies trending upward in May
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not just Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez keying the Phillies’ turnaround in May. It’s ...
Phillies' superstars have fueled the team's winning ways
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies are 15-4 since they changed managers. Why? It starts with Zack Wheeler and Cristophe Sánchez. It continues with Bryce Harper and K...
Your questions about the Phillies lineup, trade deadline and more
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Schwarbombs, Schwarbombs, Schwarbombs!
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Schwarber has homered in five consecutive games, helping the Phillies to a series-opening win on Tuesday night at Fenway Park. He leads Major Lea...
Harper, Schwarber and Marsh have powered Phillies' turnaround
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies have righted the ship the past two weeks, but they have a long way to go. Still, it’s been encouraging to see Kyle Schwarber and Br...
How the Phillies can fix Alec Bohm
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alec Bohm is not only off to a bad start, but it’s one of the worst starts of any player in Phillies history. Don Mattingly benched Bohm on Thur...
The Phillies have the best rotation in baseball again
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies are 7-1 under interim manager Don Mattingly, and you want to know why? They’ve literally gone from the worst rotation in baseball t...
Donnie Baseball: The Phillies are 5-1 under Don Mattingly
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies are 5-1 under interim manager Don Mattingly, and there are a lot of reasons why. The change shocked the clubhouse, and suddenly everybody...
Walk-offs! Sweep! The Phillies are 3-0 under Don Mattingly
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So far so good for the Phillies since Don Mattingly became interim manager on Tuesday. The Phillies swept the Giants this week, including a doublehead...
Blame Game: Dombrowski, Mattingly, Thomson discuss firing and future
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday was a franchise-altering day for the Phillies. Dave Dombrowski fired Rob Thomson as manager. He hired Don Mattingly, who was his second choice...
EMERGENCY POD: Phillies manager Rob Thomson fired
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies on Tuesday fired manager Rob Thomson. Don Mattingly has been named interim manager. Lots to discuss. Use our code for 10% off your next S...
Dave's Decision: changes could be coming to Phillies
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Will Rob Thomson be the Phillies manager on Tuesday? Will Kevin Long be the hitting coach? The team’s 9-19 start has fueled this speculation. Th...
Rock bottom yet? Phillies have lost nine straight
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to imagine how much worse things can get for the Phillies, but we’ll find out this weekend in Atlanta. The Phillies have lost ni...
Rob Thomson is on the hot seat
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies have been playing bad baseball for weeks, and if they keep playing like this it could cost Rob Thomson his job. Should it? We discuss Dav...
"We're not used to this:" Phillies off to their worst start since 2015
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’ll find out if this is rock bottom for the Phillies. They just got swept by the Braves. They’ve lost five in a row, 10 out of 13 and ju...
Accountability coffee: Digging into the Phillies' 8-10 start
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not good, folks. The Phillies rank toward the bottom in baseball in most offensive categories. They have one of the highest ERAs in basebal...
Aaron Nola talks Phillies, fastballs, J.T. Realmuto, Andrew Painter and more!
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola joins the show! He’s having a charity poker tournament on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park, which includes ...
“Just bad baseball:” Bryce Harper is frustrated following series finale
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce Harper made it short and quick following Sunday’s 4-3 loss to Arizona: “Just bad baseball.” What made it bad? Bad base running...
Restless and frustrated: We answer your Phillies questions
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies have played only 12 games, but it doesn’t mean fans can’t be frustrated. But should they overreact? We asked you for your Phi...
Nobody hits: Phillies finish road trip with 20-straight scoreless innings
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happened out west? The Phillies opened a six-game road trip on Friday in Colorado by scoring seven runs in the first inning and winning 10-1. The...
A series win: Phillies show flashes in Colorado
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies scored seven runs in the first inning in Friday’s series opener in Colorado, and everybody had to be thinking … here comes t...
Youth is served: Justin Crawford, Andrew Painter lead Phillies
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thank goodness for Phillies rookies Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford. Painter led the way to a victory on Tuesday, when he made his MLB debut. Crawf...
Andrew Painter delivers in Phillies debut
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies fans had been waiting years for Andrew Painter’s Phillies debut. Painter had been waiting his entire life. But Tuesday’s MLB debu...
A no-hit weekend: Phillies stumble in season-opening series
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies won Opening Day, then stumbled badly this weekend in a season-opening series loss to the Rangers. They were no-hit through 4 ⅔ innings ...
Bona Fide Superstar: Cristopher Sánchez leads Phillies on Opening Day
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies opened another World Series-or-bust season with a solid 5-3 win over Texas on a beautiful Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. The R...
Opening Day 2026: expectations and BOLD predictions
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies will open the 2026 season on Thursday afternoon against Texas at Citizens Bank Park. We’ve got expectations and bold predictions fo...
The Pitching Staff’s Ace: Caleb Cotham joins the show!
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies pitching coach Caleb Cotham is one of the best pitching coaches in baseball. You know he’s good when Zack Wheeler swears by him. Cotham...
Sánchez's new deal; Opening Day roster announced
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Did anybody see this coming? The Phillies on Sunday surprised everybody by announcing a six-year, $107 million deal, which includes a $32.5 million cl...
Bryce Harper's mission: chase less, walk more, win more
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce Harper returned to Phillies camp on Thursday, and he had several interesting things to say. He talked about playing for Team USA in the World Ba...
Orion Kerkering joins! Talks new pitch, mindset and more
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering joined the show this week to talk about a lot of things: Will he be ready by Opening Day? Why he started throwi...
We predict the Phillies' Opening Day roster
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A week from today, the Phillies will play their final Grapefruit League game in Clearwater, Fla. Three days after that, Opening Day is March 26 agains...
Bravo! Aaron Nola looks "pretty dang good" this spring.
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We say it almost every episode in the spring: Don’t go crazy over spring training performances -- good or bad. But Aaron Nola sure has looked go...
Jesús Luzardo, Phillies agree to 5-year, $135 million extension
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
EMERGENCY POD! News broke on Monday night that the Phillies and Jesús Luzardo have agreed to a five-year, $135 million contract extension, keep...
Simply the Best: Kyle Schwarber powers Team USA
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Schwarber reminded everybody on Saturday that he’s one of the most feared, most highly regarded hitters in baseball. He crushed a tie-break...
Early signs from Phillies rotation
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If everybody does their thing, the Phillies’ rotation is the team’s strength in 2026. There are questions, but the early performances from...
Your Phillies Spring Training Questions
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Opening Day is less than a month away, and you’ve got questions about the Phillies. Ruben, Jim and Todd answered several of your questions, answ...
Andrew Painter’s spring debut: two innings of hope and promise
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three years later, Andrew Painter delivered the goods. He threw two scoreless innings on Sunday against the Yankees in his first Grapefruit League sta...
Back Together: Bullpen Battles, Bohm & Painter from Clearwater!
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not often we get Ruben, Jim and Todd together in the same room for a show, but we made it happen Wednesday in Clearwater. They talked about...
First Weekend Impressions: Justin Crawford and a Schwarbomb
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies opened their Grapefruit League schedule this weekend. What did we see? What did we like? We talk Justin Crawford, Kyle Schwarber, Team US...
What We Want to See This Spring
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies will play their Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Blue Jays in Dunedin. They play their home opener on Sunday against the ...
Bryce Harper's still upset about Dave Dombrowski's "elite" comments
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce Harper got to Clearwater, Florida, on Sunday. He spoke to reporters in the morning outside BayCare Ballpark. He had a lot to say: He talked abo...
Beer and Baseball: Phillies release Nick Castellanos
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies couldn’t salvage their relationship with Nick Castellanos. They didn’t want to. So, they released him on Thursday. The Philli...
Phillies are back: Zack Wheeler’s rib, Nick Castellanos’ locker
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Day 1 of Phillies spring training is in the books. Phillies ace Zack Wheeler talked about his recovery from thoracic outlet decompression surgery in S...
The Phillies top 5 storylines this spring
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies pitchers and catchers have their first workout in Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday. What should we be watching this spring? Here are our top...
Get ready for spring with Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies pitchers and catchers will have their first workout in Clearwater, Florida, in FIVE DAYS! What better way to warm up for Phillies spring trai...
Spring warm up: Tom McCarthy talks Phillies, booth hijinks and more
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We can’t wait for baseball to start again. What better way to warm up for Phillies pitchers and catchers on Feb. 11 than by talking to Phillies ...
What should the Phillies’ Opening Day lineup be?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Title: What will the Phillies’ Opening Day lineup be? Opening Day is 52 days away with the Phillies hosting the Rangers on March 26 at Citizens ...
Who's the best? Phillies or Mets?
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies smoked the Mets in the NL East last year, winning the division by 13 games. But the Mets won the offseason, especially when they stunned ...
Bye Bye, Bader: Is the Phillies outfield really set?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been listening to the show the past several weeks, you know we’ve been saying Harrison Bader almost certainly wouldn’t be ...
Your Phillies questions: on being "content," the outfield, the rotation
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We asked you for your Phillies questions, and by and large they fit into three buckets: Are the Phillies really content with their offseason, like Da...
Dombrowski, Realmuto talk for first time since Bo Bichette "gut punch"
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a week for the Phillies. They went to sleep on Thursday thinking they were signing Bo Bichette, who stunningly signed a three-year, $126 million ...
Boo Bichette: Phillies stunned to lose star, J.T. Realmuto returns
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What the hell happened? The Phillies offered Bo Bichette a seven-year, $200 million contract on Thursday. They thought they had him. Then – poof...
Bo Bichette or J.T. Realmuto? Or could the Phillies land both?
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies’ pursuit of Bo Bichette is heating up. They have talked at least twice this week, including Monday’s ballyhooed Zoom. The Phi...
Are the Phillies really going to sign Bo Bichette?
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies might not be running it back after all. They are having a virtual meeting on Monday with Bo Bichette. We discuss: Why the Phillies jumpe...
Star Power: Don Mattingly, J.T. Realmuto and Bo Bichette
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies have hired Don Mattingly to be their bench coach in 2026. We love the hire. But how does it help the Phillies? Well, of course, it could ...
Our 2026 predictions!
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies Show is running it back. Last year, for our first show of the new year, we made our 2025 predictions. We’re doing it again this yea...
Happy New Year! Your "Elite" 2026 Phillies questions
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, everybody! Our first episode of 2026 is a fun one. We answer your questions about the Phillies. We kick off the questions with an &ldq...
Jimmy Rollins, Part 2: the 2026 Phillies, more laughs and surprises
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Rollins is one of our favorites.If you missed Part 1 of our interview with Jimmy Rollins, check it out. J Roll talked about his Hall of Fame cha...
Jimmy Rollins, Part 1: Hall of Fame chances, what made him Phillies star
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Rollins is one of our favorites.Our time with J Roll was so much fun that we split this interview into two episodes. In Part 1, we ask J Roll ab...
Phillies bullpen, clubhouse shake up: Matt Strahm traded, J.T. Realmuto stalemate
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies had a busy week last week:They signed Adolis Garcia to a one-year, $10 million contract on Tuesday.Phillies assistant general manager Ani...
Phillies add Adolis García and Brad Keller. Is J.T. Realmuto next?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies have been busy the past week or so. They signed Kyle Schwarber to a five-year, $150 million deal. They signed Adolis García to a one-yea...
Hello, Adolis García. Bye, Harrison Bader and Nick Castellanos?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies on Monday agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with free-agent right fielder Adolis Garcia.He will be Nick Castellanos’ replaceme...
Kyle Schwarber is back! What’s next for the Phillies?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Schwarber on Tuesday signed a five-year, $150 million contract with the Phillies.We discuss how it went down and why we like the deal. But we als...
Optimism: Signs point to Kyle Schwarber's return with Phillies
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have a feeling about Kyle Schwarber.Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski does, too. He used the word “optimism” on Monday ...
Center of Attention: Kyle Schwarber’s name is buzzing at the Winter Meetings
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everything hinges on Kyle Schwarber.It can be said for the Phillies, and so many other teams at the Winter Meetings. Dribs and drabs of interest in Sc...
Hammering the Winter Meetings: WIP’s Joe DeCamara talks Phillies, new book
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Winter Meetings begin Monday in Orlando, Fla.WIP’s Joe DeCamara joins the show to talk about the Phillies’ quiet offseason so far, what he’d...
Ranger's getting paid; Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto seeing Reds?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Winter Meetings are next week in Orlando, Fla., where magical things can happen.Ranger Suárez could have a magical winter, following Dylan Cease’...
A Turkey Day Q&A: We give thanks to baseball, your questions
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!We got together to give thanks to baseball, and answer your Phillies questions.What are we thankful for? Do the Phillies...
What’s happening with Kyle Schwarber’s free agency and more
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you thought the Phillies and Kyle Schwarber would sign a multiyear contract shortly after free agency started, think again.We still think Schwarber...
Pirates interested in Kyle Schwarber? Bucc No
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Hot Stove is on a low simmer with Thanksgiving fast approaching.But there are interesting reports out there. How about the Pirates pursuing Kyle S...
Your Phillies center fielder: Buxton, Bader, Crawford?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The GM Meetings wrapped up this week in Las Vegas. Dave Dombrowski spoke about the team’s outfield situation, including what’s happening in center...
Bo Bichette? Alex Bregman? You asked, we answered
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Dombrowski and his top lieutenants are in Las Vegas this week for the GM Meetings. They’ve got plenty to discuss.So do we. We asked you for our...
Baseball America's top 10 Phillies prospects
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball America on Friday released its latest Philles top 10 prospects list.You might be surprised at who’s No. 1.We talked to Baseball America's J...
Here are 20 trade targets for the Phillies
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies can’t solve everything via free agency. They might need to make a trade to upgrade the 2026 roster. We talked Monday about the Phillies...
Here we go: 20 free agent targets for the Phillies
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The World Series ended on Saturday. Free agency started on Sunday.The Philadelphia Phillies said they want to bring back Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto...
Phillies prospect Dante Nori talks hitting, stealing and Kyle Schwarber
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies prospect Dante Nori had a heck of a first full season in professional baseball.Nori, whom the Phillies selected with the 27th overall pick in...
Your cheat sheet for the Phillies offseason
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Game 5 of the World Series between Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers vs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays is on Wednesday night, which means the en...
The Forever Phillie: Bryce Harper is “hurt” by recent comments, trade talk
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce Harper speaks!He told The Athletic on Saturday that he is “hurt” by Dave Dombrowski’s original comments about his 2025 season, and the tra...
"Elite" Bryce Harper talk: Scott Boras, Dave Dombrowski talk trade rumors, more
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski tried to clear the air on Thursday, following last week’s interesting comments about Bryce...
Can the Phillies afford to lose Ranger Suárez? No. But can they pay him?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It could’ve been a 1993 World Series rematch between the Phillies and Blue Jays …Instead, it’s the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani vs. the...
Feeling better? Still upset? Dodgers steamroll Brewers to win NL pennant
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you watched the Dodgers pulverize the Brewers in the NLCS, you probably thought about the Phillies’ lost opportunities in the NLDS.A hit here or ...
Breaking down Dave Dombrowski’s offseason plans
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Dombrowski spoke for nearly an hour on Thursday morning at Citizens Bank Park.He hinted at change for the Philadelphia Phillies following their l...
Rob Thomson’s return doesn't mean the Phillies are running it back
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sources confirmed on Monday that Rob Thomson will return as Phillies manager in 2026.None of us are surprised at the decision, but some Philadelphia P...
Who stays? Who goes? Our thoughts on a busy Phillies offseason
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody thinks the Phillies need to shake up the roster in a major way to win the World Series in 2026.But what does that mean exactly?Ruben, Jim an...
Dead October: Making sense of more Phillies heartbreak
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s over. The Philadelphia Phillies lost the NLDS to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the most impossible way in Game 4 on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. Or...
Game 3 NLDS: Schwarbomb brings Phillies back to life
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies are alive.They beat the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, 8-2. Kyle Schwarber crushed a g...
Game 2 NLDS: The Phillies season is on life support
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies are on life support.They lost Game 2 of the NL Division Series to the Dodgers on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park, 4-3. Their season is...
Game 2 NLDS preview: Your Phillies-Dodgers questions
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You have a lot on your mind.The Phillies and Dodgers play Game 2 of the NL Division Series on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park. L.A. has a 1-0 lead ...
NLDS Game 1: Phillies suffer a “gut punch" loss to Dodgers
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever happened to “four hours of hell?”The Phillies lost Game 1 of the 2025 NL Division Series to the Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park, 5-3. They ...
NLDS preview: Phillies vs. Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the Phillies vs. Dodgers in the NLDS.It’s Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts vs. Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner. I...
Phillies third base coach Dusty Wathan sends 'em home!
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you see Phillies third base coach Dusty Wathan waving home a player this postseason – you certainly hope it happens a lot – you should know ple...
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is ready for Red October!
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody is excited for the Phillies and Red October, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.The Governor joined the show this week to talk abo...
Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long talks October baseball, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long has two World Series rings: one with the 2009 Yankees, and one with the 2019 Nationals.He hopes to win a third this ...
“We’ve got a dream:” Red October is finally here!
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies finished the 162-game regular season on Sunday with a victory over the Twins at Citizens Bank Park.But let’s be honest, the only thing ...
Real talk with Larry Bowa: Phillies’ World Series chances, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every time you talk baseball with Larry Bowa, you learn something.The Phillies’ legend talked about the Philadelphia Phillies’ chances to win the ...
Magic Eight Balls: Phillies hit a franchise-record eight homers to clinch bye
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies clinched a first-round bye on Wednesday night, and they did it in historic fashion.They smashed a franchise-record eight home runs in a v...
What we want to see from the Phillies before the playoffs
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies have six games to play in the 2025 regular season. They already won the NL East. They almost certainly will clinch a first-round bye.So, ...
Ryan Howard visits! Talks Kyle Schwarber, Phillies’ World Series hopes and more!
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Howard hit a franchise-record 58 home runs for the Phillies in 2006, when he won the National League MVP Award.So, who is better to talk about Ky...
Thinking Red October: What’s the Phillies' postseason rotation and roster?
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Phillies clinched the NL East on Monday. They will almost certainly clinch a first-round bye in the coming days, too.The Phils are thinking about ...