PHLY Philadelphia Phillies Podcast

🔥⚾ Aaron Nola is ROLLING Into October + Ryan Spilborghs Talks NL Playoffs 🍎📺 | Phillies BEAT the Mets 😤 🚨 Aaron Nola just turned back the clock! 🕰️ On today's show we break down his INCREDIBLE run over his last 10 starts 📈 — a 2.10 ERA across 60 innings 😳 — capped by a dominant 7-inning, 81-pitch gem 💎 in a 3-0 shutout win over the Mets at Citi Field 🏟️. He's allowed 3 runs or fewer in EVERY one of those 10 outings 🤯 and we get into what that means for his role once October baseball begins 🍂⚾ 🔵🔴 We also dig into the Phillies' win over the Mets last night 🙌, plus Apple TV's Ryan Spilborghs 🎙️ joins the show to preview the NL playoff picture 🏆 as the postseason field starts to take shape 👀 👉 Then we look ahead to the HUGE weekend series between the Phillies and Mets 💥, and wrap things up with a trip around the rest of MLB 🌎 — including 52-year-old Ichiro Suzuki 🐐 tossing an absolutely RIDICULOUS complete-game shutout (127 pitches 😵, 17 strikeouts ❌❌❌) against Japan's best high school girls all-star team in Tokyo 🇯🇵 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for daily Phillies coverage 📰, MLB news ⚾, and playoff breakdowns all October long! 🍁 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📋 IN THIS EPISODE: 🔥 Aaron Nola's historic last 10 starts + his playoff role 😤 Phillies vs. Mets recap — big win last night 🎙️ Ryan Spilborghs (Apple TV) on the NL Playoff race 👀 Weekend series preview: Phillies vs. Mets 🇯🇵 Ichiro's unreal 17-K shutout at 52 years old 🌎 Around the league: MLB's playoff push Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🔴⚾ PHILLIES SPLIT WITH THE NATS 😤 | Wheeler on the Doorstep of 2,000 K's 🔥 | Luzardo to the IL 😱 | NL Wild Card Race UPDATE 🎙️ Welcome back to the show! The Philadelphia Phillies (83-68) are down to the final stretch of the 2026 season and there is SO much to unpack 👀 📍 NATS SERIES RECAP ➡️ The Phils split the two-gamer at Nationals Park 🤝 — a rough 6-3 loss Tuesday 😩 followed by a 3-0 shutout win Wednesday behind the ace 💪 🗽 UP NEXT: 4 GAMES vs. THE METS 🍎 A HUGE series that could decide the second NL Wild Card spot 😬 Buckle up, Philly 🎯 ZACK WHEELER CHASING 2,000 CAREER STRIKEOUTS ⚡ Wheels is RIGHT on the doorstep after another gem in D.C. 🔢 When does he get there?! 🚑 JESUS LUZARDO HITS THE IL 😖 The lefty (14-5, 2.87 ERA 📊) lands on the 15-day IL with left shoulder inflammation, retroactive to Sept. 12 📅 We break down the timeline and what it means for the playoff rotation 🗓️ 📊 NL WILD CARD PICTURE 🧮 Where the Phils sit with 11 games left ⏳, how the Braves pulled away in the NL East 😤, and exactly what has to happen to lock up October 🍂 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Phillies dropped two of three at Truist Park and left Atlanta further back than when they arrived — and that's only half the story. On today's show we break down the rough weekend in Atlanta, the Jesús Luzardo shoulder situation, where Philadelphia actually sits in the NL Wild Card race, the bullpen problems that keep costing this team games, and what the week ahead looks like with 12 to play. WHAT WE COVER: 🔴 ROUGH WEEKEND IN ATLANTA — Friday's 11-inning gut punch, when Drake Baldwin's walk-off double scored Ha-Seong Kim after Jonathan Bowlan blew a 3-2 lead in the ninth. Saturday's 12-2 beatdown, sparked by an eight-run Braves fourth. Then Sunday's 9-4 salvage job, with Alec Bohm's two-run double keying a seven-run eighth and J.T. Realmuto driving in three. The problem: Philadelphia came in four games back and left five out of first. 🩺 JESÚS LUZARDO SHOULDER STIFFNESS — Luzardo was scratched from Saturday's start with stiffness in his left shoulder, five days after tossing the first complete game of his career. The MRI showed no structural damage — just inflammation. No IL stint planned, with the club hoping rest gets him back on the mound this week. We talk about what this means for the rotation, October workload, and whether Don Mattingly made the right call. 🃏 NL WILD CARD PICTURE & LIKELY OPPONENTS — Phillies at 83-67, holding a spot but squeezed on both sides. The Cubs sit a half-game up, the Padres a game back, the D-backs lurking. We walk through the seeding math, why the current bracket points toward a Cubs matchup, and what it would take to climb, catch Atlanta, or slip out entirely. 🔥 BULLPEN WOES — Blown ninth-inning leads, extra-inning meltdowns, and a relief corps that keeps handing back what the offense earns. Who can Mattingly actually trust in October? We rank the arms and talk about who has to be left off a playoff roster. 📅 THE WEEK AHEAD — Three at Washington starting Tuesday with Cristopher Sánchez on the mound, then a weekend set at Citi Field against the Mets before the season-closing homestand against Milwaukee and Tampa Bay. A soft schedule on paper — but this team has made soft schedules hard all year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🔴 PHILLIES WIN IT WITH A SCHWARBIG SWING! ⚾️💥 Schwarber's Slam, Braves Chase, Sanchez Struggles & MLB Expansion Talk Kyle Schwarber does it AGAIN! 🚨 The Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Houston Astros 11-7 behind a massive Schwarber grand slam that blew the game open in a wild six-run 6th inning! 💪🔥 We break down the big swing, what it means for the stretch run, and why the Phillies are now just 3 games back of the Atlanta Braves 🐍 in the NL East race with October right around the corner! 📆 In this episode we cover: ⚾️ Kyle Schwarber's go-ahead grand slam vs. the Astros — the swing that flipped the game 📉 Phillies within 3 games of the Braves for the NL East crown — can Philly complete the comeback? 🏃‍♂️ Phillies' ongoing base running woes — the mental mistakes that keep costing them 🥎 Cristopher Sánchez gets hit around again — is his second-half slide a real concern heading into the playoffs? 🌎 MLB Expansion buzz — Nashville, Charlotte, Portland, Sacramento & Montreal all making their pitch for a 32nd team Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

⚾🔴 PHILLIES WEEKEND RECAP: Braves Split, Schwarber's Chase, Luzardo Dominates & the Playoff Push Heats Up! 🔥 The Phillies split their crucial 4-game set with the division-rival Atlanta Braves this weekend at Citizens Bank Park! 🏟️ We break down every big swing, every key at-bat, and what it means for Philly's chances of catching Atlanta in the NL East. 🎯 🚀 In this episode: ✅ Full breakdown of the Phillies-Braves weekend series and the NL East standings shakeup 💣 Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading home run pace and his push toward 50+ bombs 🧨 🎯 Jesús Luzardo's dominant outing on the mound — the strikeouts, the swagger, the brilliance 🔥 🆚 What to watch as Houston rolls into town for a huge Astros series 👀 📊 Where the Phillies stand in both the NL East race AND the NL Wild Card chase heading into the stretch run 🏁 Phillies baseball in September means one thing: it's go time. 💪 Every game matters now — from Schwarber's bat to Luzardo's arm to the standings in both the division and the Wild Card. Let's get into it! 🎙️ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrew Painter is BACK — and he looks like a completely different pitcher. 🔥 The Phillies just wrapped up a brutal late-season West Coast trip, and somehow the biggest takeaway might be just how dominant Andrew Painter looked. His changeup is filthy, his fastball is playing up, and whatever the Phillies worked on with him in the minors appears to be paying off. So what does Painter’s emergence mean for the Phillies rotation heading into the playoffs? Could Aaron Nola’s postseason experience push him into a Game 4 role? And how much can Philadelphia rely on Painter if he keeps pitching like this? Plus, the Braves are coming to Citizens Bank Park for a massive showdown. Atlanta is now just four games back — and we’re previewing the weekend series, including the pitching matchups and whether Matt Olson is on a Hall of Fame trajectory. Bryce Harper is also making history with his incredible on-base streak. Where does Bryce rank among the greatest Phillies legends? We break down the franchise leaderboard and put Corey to the test with some Bryce OB streak trivia. And don’t sleep on Alex McFarlane. The rookie reliever’s role continues to grow, and his recent performance against Nolan Arenado had the Phillies clubhouse buzzing. Aaron Nola, Garrett Stubbs, and Arenado himself all had high praise for the young right-hander. Plus: Howie Roseman calls Dave Dombrowski, the biggest storylines around MLB, Paul Skenes’ incredible rookie season, the Angels' wild sale, Ronald Acuña Jr. reaching 200 career home runs, the AL Cy Young race, and a heated WAR debate featuring Adrian Beltre vs. Miguel Cabrera and Mike Schmidt vs. Albert Pujols. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🔴 PHILLIES ARE ROLLING: Inside Philadelphia's Incredible August Surge & NL Wild Card Takeover The Philadelphia Phillies just put together one of the best months in franchise history — and they're not slowing down. In this episode, we break down how Philadelphia turned a rocky first half into a legitimate World Series contender. What we cover: 🔥 Six Straight Wins — The Phillies capped a dominant stretch (15 of their last 17) with a six-game winning streak, including a 7-1 rout of Arizona that pushed them past the Chicago Cubs for the top NL Wild Card spot. 💪 Bryce Harper's Career-Level August — Harper hit .333 with a .496 OBP, .573 SLG, and a staggering 1.069 OPS in August, setting a new Phillies single-month walk record (31) and putting him on pace for 100+ walks for the first time since 2021. ⚾ Jesús Luzardo's Dominant Stretch Since July — We dig into Luzardo's incredible run: an 8-1 record with a 1.90 ERA over his last 14 starts, capped by a near no-hitter against Seattle (1 hit, 7 scoreless innings, 9 strikeouts) as he crossed 200 strikeouts on the season. 📊 NL Wild Card Picture — How Philadelphia climbed from below .500 in mid-August to sitting atop the National League Wild Card standings — and closing in on Atlanta for the NL East crown. 🏆 Kyle Schwarber's 40-Homer Season — Plus how Schwarber's power surge and the team's revamped rotation are fueling this playoff push. If you're a Phillies fan trying to make sense of this red-hot second half, this is your full breakdown of August 2026 — the month that changed Philadelphia's season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

⚾🔴 PHILLIES SWEEP THE ANGELS! Diamondbacks Series Preview + Wild Card Watch 🔴⚾ The Phillies just completed a THREE-GAME SWEEP of the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, and it was a wild one from start to finish! 🔥 In this episode we break down every big moment from the weekend and look ahead to a huge NL Wild Card showdown with the Diamondbacks. 🏆 WHAT WE COVER: ✅ How the Phillies pulled off the sweep in Anaheim — extra-inning heroics, bullpen battles, and clutch two-out hitting ✅ Zack Wheeler's bounce-back outing 💪 — after a rough start in Seattle, Wheeler battled through a shaky first inning and settled in to give the Phillies exactly what they needed on the mound ✅ Edmundo Sosa's UNREAL weekend 🚨 — from a pinch-hit walk-off grand slam to a go-ahead homer, Sosa was the story of the series and might be the Phillies' most clutch bat right now ✅ Looking ahead to the Diamondbacks series 👀 — Arizona is fighting for that final NL Wild Card spot too, and this series could swing the playoff race ✅ Full breakdown of the NL Wild Card picture 📊 — where the Phillies stand in the NL East race and what it means for October positioning The Phillies keep finding ways to win, and with the Diamondbacks up next, this could be one of the most important series of the stretch run. Let's talk about it! 🎙️ 👍 LIKE this video if you're riding with the Phillies down the stretch 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for daily Phillies breakdowns, game reactions, and playoff coverage 💬 COMMENT below — was Sosa's weekend the best of any Phillie this season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

⚾ The Phillies Stumble in Seattle, Set Sights on the Angels & D-backs 🔥 | Harper & Luzardo Season Check-In + MLB's Wild New Offseason Plan The Phillies 🔴⚪ (74-60) dropped 2 of 3 to the Mariners in Seattle 😤, watching their nine-game win streak snap in ugly fashion before Jesús Luzardo 💪 and the bats bailed them out with a series-salvaging shutout finale. We break down what went wrong with Zack Wheeler ⚠️ and the offense, why Aaron Nola's encouraging start still ended in a loss, and what it means with Philly sitting 4.5 games back of Atlanta 🍑 in the NL East while clinging to a Wild Card spot 🎟️. ✈️ We also look ahead to a big West Coast swing — a three-game set with the Angels 😇 in Anaheim followed by a stop in Arizona 🐍 to face the Diamondbacks — and what the Phillies need to see from this roster down the stretch. Plus, a full check-in on Bryce Harper's 🚀 up-and-down 2026 season as he heats up at the perfect time (career-best on-base streak 📈, 27 homers and counting 💣), and a look at Jesús Luzardo's bounce-back year 🔥 after a rocky start — he's now racked up his second straight 200-strikeout season 🎯 and been nearly unhittable in August. We close things out with the biggest story in the sport right now 🚨: MLB's proposed offseason overhaul 📝, including a restricted free agency calendar tied to a salary cap 💰 — and why the MLBPA is already pushing back hard ✊. 🔔 Subscribe for more Phillies talk, breakdowns, and reactions all season long! 😬 Phillies Drop 2 of 3 to Mariners in Seattle 👀 Previewing Angels & Diamondbacks Series 🚀 Bryce Harper's 2026 Season So Far 🔥 Jesús Luzardo's Bounce-Back Year 💰 MLB's New Offseason & Free Agency Proposal ✅ Final Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Phillies' 9-Game Win Streak Is OVER 😱 | Wheeler's Slump, Nola's Turnaround & Harper Hits 1,000! The Philadelphia Phillies' magical nine-game winning streak came crashing down in Seattle, and it's Zack Wheeler who's at the center of it. In this episode, we break down: 🔴 The Losses in Seattle – How the Phillies' win streak snapped against the Mariners and what it means as they push toward October. ⚾ Zack Wheeler's Alarming Slide – The ace has a 9.27 ERA over his last five starts and just became the first pitcher in Phillies history to allow 4+ homers and 5+ walks in a single outing. We dig into what's behind the command issues and whether it's cause for real concern. 📈 Aaron Nola's Incredible Turnaround – After a brutal first half (6.04 ERA), Nola has been dominant since early July, posting a 3.63 ERA over his last nine starts. We look at what changed and why he might be exactly what this rotation needs down the stretch. 🏆 Bryce Harper's 1,000th Hit as a Phillie – Harper became just the 34th player in franchise history — and the first since Ryan Howard in 2011 — to reach 1,000 hits with the club. We celebrate the milestone and check in on his on-base streak. ✈️ What's Next on the Road Trip – The Phillies continue their nine-game West Coast swing with stops against the Angels and Diamondbacks. Here's what to watch for as Philly tries to right the ship before heading home. Drop a comment and let us know: is it time to worry about Wheeler, or is this just a rough patch before the playoffs? 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 ON FIRE! 9 Wins in a Row, Andrew Painter's Breakout Start & the Road Trip That Could Decide Their Season ⚾🔥 The Philadelphia Phillies are RED HOT right now! 🔥 In this episode, we break down the Phillies' incredible 9-game winning streak — capped off by a walk-off sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals — and what it means for the stretch run. ⚾ WHAT WE COVER: 🔥 The Phillies' 9-game win streak (their longest since May 2025!) and how they've clawed back within striking distance of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East 🌟 Andrew Painter's BEST start of his career Saturday night — 7 strong innings, 8 Ks, zero walks, and a 99.6 mph heater on his 100th pitch 💣 Kyle Schwarber's walk-off Sunday bomb (his MLB-leading 39th HR!) that sealed the sweep in dramatic fashion 📊 Updated Phillies playoff odds — right now sitting firmly in a NL Wild Card spot and just 3 games back of Atlanta ✈️ Preview of the Phillies' upcoming West Coast road trip: Seattle Mariners, LA Angels & Arizona Diamondbacks If you're a Phillies fan who needs your daily dose of Phillies news, analysis, and hot takes, hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 🔔⚾ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aaron Nola Bolsters The Phillies Playoff Optimism Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🔴⚾ Phillies-Marlins Series Recap, Sánchez's Chase for 20 Wins, Wheeler's Outing, USA Today's Stadium Rankings, Bohm's Big Play & Our Top 5 Phillies Since 2007! 🏆🔥 👋 Welcome back Phillies fans! In this episode we're covering EVERYTHING going on in Philly right now as the Phillies fight for playoff positioning in the NL Wild Card race 📈 ⚾ Phillies vs Marlins Series Breakdown — Big divisional matchup with postseason implications on the line 🐍💪 🔥 Cristopher Sánchez's Historic Season — He just became baseball's FIRST 16-game winner this year and is now 16-4! We talk about whether he can chase down 20 WINS 🎯🚀 before the season's out — that would be a franchise-defining year 👀 ⚡ Zack Wheeler's Latest Outing — Our ace takes the mound and we break it all down 🎙️ 📰 USA Today's 2026 MLB Stadium Rankings — Citizens Bank Park landed at #14 overall 😤 Fair or foul?? We react 🔊 💥 Alec Bohm's Clutch Play — He's been heating up lately and we highlight his best recent moment 👏 🤖 ABS Challenge System Review — Robot umps are here! We give our full take on how the Automated Ball-Strike system is changing the game ⚾🖥️ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🔥⚾ PHILLIES SWEEP THE TWINS! 💪 Offense is ON FIRE, Alex Cora Report 👀, Dombrowski Gets EXTENDED 📝 The Phillies are ROLLING! 🚀 Philadelphia completed a three-game sweep 🧹 of the Minnesota Twins this weekend — including the Field of Dreams game in Iowa 🌽⚾ — capped off by a WILD 7-5 comeback win Sunday where they erased a five-run deficit! 😱 Alec Bohm went OFF with a 5-hit game 🔥 and a go-ahead three-run homer 💣, and the bullpen has been lights out 🚫🔥. In this video, we break down: 📈 How the Phillies' offense has completely turned a corner in August after a rough start to the season 👔 Bob Nightengale's bombshell report that Alex Cora is "all but" the Phillies' next manager — and what it means for interim skipper Don Mattingly 🤔 ✍️ Dave Dombrowski reportedly set to receive a contract extension this offseason despite fan frustration 😤 📅 What's next on the schedule as Philadelphia battles for a Wild Card spot down the stretch 🏆 The Phillies are surging at the right time ⏰ and the front office storylines are heating up right along with the bats 🌶️. Let's get into it! 👇 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Phillies Fly From Busch to the Cornfield: Wheeler's Slide, a Lifeless Offense, Harper's Knee & Field of Dreams Chaos The Phillies are heading straight from St. Louis to Dyersville after dropping another series to the Cardinals — their sixth series loss in eight tries since the break. Tonight they play the Twins at the Field of Dreams, and there's a lot to unpack before first pitch. 🌽 Field of Dreams preview — Phillies vs. Twins from the Iowa cornfield, presented by John Deere, streaming on Netflix 📉 Another series dropped in St. Louis — the Phils are 10-15 since the All-Star break and sliding toward the wild card cutline 😬 Zack Wheeler concern — three of his last four starts have gone south, ERA climbing from 2.16 to 2.89, and Wednesday's fifth-inning meltdown was the last straw 🤐 The offense is inept — Schwarber and Turner went a combined 0-for-8 in the series finale, and run support has been nonexistent 🦵 Bryce Harper's knee — the soreness that flared up after his move to right field, and what it could mean going forward 🏟️ Weekend in Minnesota — after the Field of Dreams game and an off day, the Phillies and Twins pick the series back up Saturday and Sunday at Target Field 🎬 BONUS: We rank the best fictional baseball characters of all time — Crash Davis, Roy Hobbs, Ricky Vaughn and more get debated Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

⚾ Phillies Offense STRUGGLES Continue | Harper's Knee Concern, Arraez's Slow Start & Bullpen Meltdowns 🌽 Field of Dreams Preview 🚨 The Philadelphia Phillies offense is sputtering at the worst possible time, and we're breaking it all down. 🦵 Bryce Harper is battling knee soreness that's worsened since his move back to right field, raising real questions about his workload down the stretch. 🆕 New addition Luis Arraez is still searching for his timing in red pinstripes after the trade deadline deal — we discuss what needs to change. 🥎 Cristopher Sanchez was pulled after just 89 pitches despite scattering only four hits and striking out seven — was it the right call from the dugout? 🔥 We also dig into the Phillies bullpen struggles that have plagued this team since the All-Star break, with blown leads becoming a nightly worry for Phillies fans. 🌽 📺 Finally, we preview tomorrow's Field of Dreams Game between the Phillies and Twins, streaming LIVE exclusively on Netflix from Dyersville, Iowa! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Phillies dropped two of three to the Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park this weekend, and it wasn't pretty. We break down the 5-4 Friday loss, the gut-punch 7-5 defeat in 11 innings on Saturday (Nathan Lukes' go-ahead homer off the Phillies pen), and the wild 7-6, 12-inning win on Sunday that at least kept this from being a sweep. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wednesday was a brutal night for the Phillies in the wake of the trade deadline with two acquisitions struggling mightily and the starting rotation left on shaky ground by Andrew Painter’s injury. Uh-oh. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the dust settled on the 2026 MLB trade deadline, Anthony Gargano and Corey Seidman break down whether the Phillies did enough to put themselves in contention with the NL’ best. - Arraez’ promising Phils debut - Does this batting order make sense? - How concerning is the new defensive alignment? - Why is Bohm still here? - Projecting Phillies’ playoff path - Do we believe in Painter rest of season? - New-look bullpen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline has finally arrived and the Phillies have plenty of work to do. - Could we see any shockers for the Phils? - Can they find an impact bat by 6 p.m. Monday? - Would 1 bat be enough? - Top reliever targets - Worthwhile starting pitchers - Holes extend beyond 2026 - Dodgers get Skubal - Does Skubal trade increase chances of lockout? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.