PHLY Philadelphia Phillies Podcast

🔔⚾ Phillies Offseason News: Harper Lockout Post, Qualifying Offers, Gunnar Henderson Trade Idea, Pitching Grades & More 🔥

🚨 Bryce Harper says the season will be locked out! 😳 The qualifying offer decisions are in 📝 and we get creative with an outside-the-box trade idea 🤯. Today’s Philadelphia Phillies show covers the biggest stories of the offseason so far! 🔔❤️

📺 IN TODAY’S PHILLIES SHOW:
🗣️ Bryce Harper’s social media post claiming the 2027 season will be locked out 🔒, and what it could mean for the Phillies 😬

📝 Which players did and did not receive qualifying offers yesterday ✅❌, and what it means for the roster 👀

🤯 An outside-the-box trade proposal: Gage Wood to the Baltimore Orioles 🐦 for Gunnar Henderson 💥

📊 End-of-year pitching grades for the entire Phillies staff 🔥🧊 Who gets an A and who gets an F? 🅰️🅵

🇯🇵 New details on Teruaki Sato’s posting window ⏰ and what it could mean for the Phillies 👀

🏆 Don Mattingly named an NL Manager of the Year finalist 👏

✂️ Former No. 2 overall pick Heston Kjerstad released 😮

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🔥⚾ Phillies Season Grades, Wheeler’s Comeback Honor, Brewers World Series Champs & Arozarena/Bauers Free Agency | PHLY Phillies Podcast🔔

🚨 The Phillies season is over and the offseason is HERE! 🚨 On this episode of [Show Name], we hand out 📝 end-of-year Phillies grades, 🏆 celebrate Zack Wheeler’s Comeback Player of the Year win, 🍺 react to the Milwaukee Brewers winning the World Series, and 👀 look at the looming MLB free agency, including whether the Phillies should chase outfielders Randy Arozarena and Jake Bauers. 💰

📺 IN THIS EPISODE:

🏆 Zack Wheeler wins Comeback Player of the Year and what it means for the rotation 💪

📝 End-of-season Phillies report card: lineup, rotation, bullpen, and front office 🔴

🍺 Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series: how they did it and what Philly can learn 🏅

🏃 Free agent outfielders Randy Arozarena and Jake Bauers: fit, price, and fallout 💸

🔮 MLB free agency preview: Phillies needs, targets, and predictions 🔥

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🔔 Phillies fans, we’ve got a LOT to unpack on today’s show! The Phillies are hiring a new hitting coach, the outfield free agent market is heating up, and the Brewers are on the verge of a World Series sweep. Plus, MLB labor tension is rising. Let’s get into it! 🎙️⚾ 🔴 IN TODAY’S SHOW:

🧢 The Phillies’ New Hitting Coach Hire

What does the Phillies’ search for a new hitting coach mean for the lineup? We break down what the Phils need in a voice for their bats and how it shapes the offseason. 🏏

🌟 Seiya Suzuki & Ian Happ: Do They Make Sense for the Phillies?

Two top free agent outfielders are about to hit the market. We look at the bat, the glove, the fit, and the price tag to ask whether either one is the answer in Philadelphia. 🤔🔥

💰 How Much More Will John Middleton Spend?

Will Phillies owner John Middleton keep pushing the payroll, or are we nearing the ceiling? We dig into what the Phillies’ offseason budget could look like. 💵
🍺 Brewers Up 3-0 in the World Series

Milwaukee is on the brink of its first World Series title in franchise history. We react to the Brewers’ dominant run and what it means for the baseball world. 🏆

⚠️ MLB Labor Negotiations & the Looming Lockout

The CBA is set to expire, and both sides are far apart. What could a lockout mean for free agency, trades, and the 2027 season? 🔒

📅 When Does MLB Free Agency Begin?

We lay out the offseason timeline: when players hit the market, the key dates to watch, and how a lockout could freeze it all. 🗓️

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Don Mattingly takes over the Phillies, the 2026 free agent outfield class, Teruaki Sato and whether the Phillies can finally land a Japanese star, the World Series preview, and an Aidan Miller Arizona Fall League update. Full Phillies offseason breakdown inside.

In this episode of PHLY Phillies Podcast, we dig into the biggest storylines facing the Phillies right now:

🔴 Don Mattingly is the new steward of the Phillies. What does his arrival mean for the clubhouse, the lineup, and the 2027 season? We break down his managerial style, how he fits with this roster, and what changes to expect.

🔴 The 2026 free agent outfield class. Who's available, who fits Philadelphia's needs, and how much will it cost? We look at the top outfield targets and what the Phillies should do this offseason.

🔴 Teruaki Sato and the Japanese star question. Can the Phillies finally land a Japanese star? We look at Sato's profile, why Philadelphia has missed on past Japanese stars, and whether this is the year that changes.

🔴 World Series preview. The Fall Classic starts tomorrow night. Our predictions, key matchups, and what the Phillies can learn from the two teams still playing.

🔴 Aidan Miller Arizona Fall League check-in. How is the Phillies top prospect performing in Arizona, and how close is he to the big leagues?

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⚾🔥 Dombrowski’s Press Conference, 5 Days Later: Phillies Offseason Reaction | Mattingly’s Changes, Trea Turner at Shortstop & the MLB Playoff Picture

🎙️ Five days after Dave Dombrowski’s end-of-year press conference, we’re breaking down how we really feel about where the Philadelphia Phillies stand heading into the offseason. 🤔 Is the plan enough? What does it mean for 2027? We get into it all!

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🔴 In this episode of PHLY Phillies Podcast : 🔴

🎤 Dave Dombrowski’s press conference reaction: What stood out, what was missing, and how our thoughts have changed after sitting on it for five days.

🧢 Don Mattingly and the Phillies: Donnie Baseball is finally feeling like this is his team! 💪 We talk about what that means, the changes he feels need to be made, and whether the roster and front office will deliver. 🔧

🧤 Trea Turner’s position: Why not move Trea to the outfield right now? 🌿 Letting him prove he can still play shortstop makes sense (or does it?). 🤷‍♂️

🏆 The MLB playoff picture: Who’s left, who we’re watching, and what it means for the Phillies’ offseason competition. 👀

🎤 Dombrowski press conference: our reaction 5 days later

🧢 Mattingly’s changes and the future of this team

🧤 Trea Turner: shortstop vs. outfield

🏆 Remaining MLB playoff picture

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⚾🔔 Phillies End-of-Year Press Conference: Dombrowski on Roster Construction, Mattingly’s Return, Trea Turner at SS & the 2027 Outlook

🎙️ Dave Dombrowski sat down for the Phillies’ end-of-season press conference, and there’s a lot to unpack as Philadelphia turns the page toward 2027! In this video, we break down everything the president of baseball operations had to say and what it means for the offseason. 🔥

📋 IN THIS VIDEO:

🏗️ Dave Dombrowski’s roster construction philosophy and what the Phillies need this winter

🧢 Don Mattingly returning as manager in 2027 and what it means for the dugout

🔝 Is Trea Turner a true top-of-the-order hitter, or should the Phillies rethink the lineup?

🧤 Should Trea Turner keep playing shortstop for the Phillies?

🛋️ Getting Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber & J.T. Realmuto off their feet more next season (DH, rest days & workload management)

🌟 Can top prospects Aidan Miller, Gage Wood & Bryan Rincon contribute to the big league club in 2027?

⚠️ How the looming MLB lockout could impact this year’s free agent class

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After taking over as interim manager and guiding the Phillies to the playoffs again, the big question is whether Dave Dombrowski removes the interim tag. With Alex Cora out of the picture, we look at why Mattingly could be the favorite to return for 2027.

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⚾🔔 PHILLIES OFFSEASON FIREWORKS: Dombrowski Extension, Cora Says No Again, Bohm Return & a Bryce Harper Trade?! 🔔⚾

The Phillies offseason is already heating up in Philadelphia!

🔥 On today's show, we break down the biggest Phillies storylines and what they mean for 2027. Hit that LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 so you never miss a Phillies take!

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IN TODAY'S SHOW:
📝 Dave Dombrowski's Looming Extension: Is the Phillies president of baseball operations about to get a new deal? 🤔 We dig into what an extension means for the front office and the direction of the franchise.

🚫 Alex Cora Passes on the Phillies Managerial Job… AGAIN: Why does the Phillies' managerial search keep hitting a wall? 😬 We talk about what Cora's decision says about the job and who could realistically be next.

🔙 Could Alec Bohm Return?: Is a reunion on the table for the Phillies third baseman? 🧢 We look at the fit, the cost, and the alternatives.

🌟 Would a Bryce Harper Trade Actually Make Sense? 💥 Hot take territory! We weigh the contract, the no-trade protection, the production, and the impact on the clubhouse and the fan base.

🚂 Can the Phillies Move Trea Turner? 💰 We discuss his contract, his trade value, and whether the Phillies could actually shed it.

🏆 MLB Playoffs Breakdown: Who's rolling in October?

🍂 Our thoughts on the postseason picture, the matchups, and what Phillies fans can learn from the teams still playing.

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💔 The Philadelphia Phillies season is over, and the questions about what comes next are getting louder! 🔥 In this episode, we break down Dave Dombrowski's upcoming press conference 🎤, what he needs to say, and the moves he has to make to correct the course of this team. 🔔

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IN THIS EPISODE:

💔 The Phillies' 2026 season ending and what went wrong

🎤 Dave Dombrowski's looming press conference: what he can say, what he should say, and what fans need to hear

🛠️ Roster construction: what has to change to salvage this core

🌟 The offseason plan for Aidan Miller and Andrew Painter

🔥 Where the remaining MLB playoff series stand

🏆 Who looks like the favorite to win the 2026 World Series

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⚾🔔 Phillies Season OVER: Braves Eliminate Philadelphia 😤 | Nola Over Wheeler, Offense Collapse, Turner & Mattingly Questions 💔 The Philadelphia Phillies' season is over after a [series score] loss to the Atlanta Braves, and the questions are piling up heading into the offseason. 😡 In this video, we break down what went wrong, who's to blame, and what the Phillies have to do next. 👇

• 🪓 How the Phillies' season ended against the Braves
• Aaron Nola over Zack Wheeler: was it the right call?
• Why the offense went ice cold when it mattered most
• Trea Turner's postseason struggles and what they mean for the lineup 🧢
• Don Mattingly's future with the Phillies
🔄 Roster, coaching, and front office questions 🔮
• What the championship window looks like from here

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The Phillies are still alive! Philadelphia beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in 10 innings in Game 2 of the 2026 NL Wild Card Series, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 tomorrow. Watch the highlights and get the full breakdown of this Phillies comeback win.

🔥 Phillies vs. Braves Game 2 Highlights & Recap:

⚾ Cristopher Sánchez battled through a career-high 116 pitches, going 6 2/3 innings on the road in an elimination game.

💥 Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back homers in the 8th inning to tie the game after the Braves took a 3-1 lead. Schwarber's was a 447-foot blast and Harper's went 418 feet. It was the perfect answer after Harper's costly misplay in right field an inning earlier.

🧱 Andrew Painter came out of the bullpen and threw 3 big innings, got out of a jam with a double play, and earned the win.

🚀 Alec Bohm hit a two-out solo homer in the top of the 10th to put the Phillies ahead for good.

🗓️ What's next: Game 3 is tomorrow, with the winner advancing to the NLDS and the loser going home.

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⚾🔥 PHILLIES DEVASTATING GAME 1 LOSS vs. BRAVES! Austin Riley Does It Again 😤 | Sánchez vs. Mahle Game 2 | Wild Card Odds 🔥⚾

💔 One out. That's all the Phillies needed. Then Austin Riley launched a go-ahead three-run homer off Jhoan Duran, and the Braves took Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series 5-3 at Truist Park. In this video, we break down the heartbreak and whether Philadelphia can bounce back! 👇

📺 IN THIS VIDEO:

💥 The Game 1 collapse: how the Phillies' lead slipped away in the eighth

😡 Austin Riley, Phillies killer: his history of crushing Philly, from the 2023 two-homer game to the go-ahead NLDS blast

🚨 Jhoan Duran's outing and the fastball down the middle

🙌 Jesús Luzardo's return to form: 5 innings, 3 hits, 1 run on 77 pitches, in his first start in 22 days

👑 Chris Sale's greatness, and how J.T. Realmuto and the Phillies finally chased him in the 7th

🔮 Game 2 preview: Cristopher Sánchez 🆚 Tyler Mahle, Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET

📊 The Phillies' odds of winning the series

😬 THE MATH IS TOUGH, BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE:

Only one team has ever come back from 0-1 to win a wild-card series, and 11 of the first 16 wild-card series ended in sweeps 🧹. But the Braves have NEVER beaten the Phillies in a playoff series 🔔, and Philly has Sánchez and then Wheeler lined up to force a Game 3! 💪

🎰 SERIES ODDS: +240 for the Phillies

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The Philadelphia Phillies are back in October baseball — and it's the Atlanta Braves standing in their way YET AGAIN.

The Phillies snuck into the 2026 MLB Postseason as the final NL Wild Card team after beating the Rays on the last day of the regular season, finishing 86-70. Now they head to Truist Park to face a Braves team that ran away with the NL East at 92-64. This is the fourth time in recent postseason history these two NL East rivals have collided in October — and the tension is real.

In this video, I break down everything you need to know about the 2026 NL Wild Card Series between the Phillies and Braves:

Series Schedule — Best-of-three, all games airing 2:00 PM ET on NBC/Peacock
Game 1: Tuesday, Sept. 29 @ Atlanta
Game 2: Wednesday, Sept. 30 @ Atlanta
Game 3 (if necessary): Thursday, Oct. 1 @ Atlanta

Pitching Matchups — Chris Sale, the NL Cy Young front-runner, gets the ball for Atlanta in Game 1 on extra rest after Atlanta strategically set up their rotation down the stretch. Philadelphia's situation is murkier — with Zack Wheeler unavailable until a potential Game 3, the Phillies could turn to Cristopher Sánchez on short rest, rookie phenom Andrew Painter, or lean on a newly activated Jesús Luzardo out of the bullpen.

X-Factors — Who swings the series? We look at Kyle Schwarber's power in a short series, whether Bryce Harper can deliver another signature October moment, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies at the top of Atlanta's order, and whether Philly's bullpen can bridge the gap if the rotation gets stretched thin.

Phillies Odds & Chances — With Atlanta as the well-rested home favorite and Sale lined up for Game 1, oddsmakers have the Braves favored, but Philadelphia has made a habit of playing spoiler in October. We break down what it would take for the Phillies to pull the upset.
If you're a Phillies fan gearing up for the postseason or just want the full scouting report before first pitch, this video has you covered.

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⚾🔴 Phillies Playoff Push: Magic Number Watch, Larry Andersen Joins, Wheeler's Comeback POY Case & Vlad Jr.'s Contract Comments 🔴⚾

🏟️ The Phillies are deep in the stretch run and this episode breaks it all down! We dig into Philadelphia's magic number 🔢 and every scenario that gets them into October 🍂, plus why their offense has gone ❄️ cold at the worst possible time in September.

🆚 We break down the Braves, Padres, and Cubs matchups that could shape the Phillies' playoff seeding and first-round opponent.

🎙️ Legendary Phillies radio voice Larry Andersen stops by to talk about the stretch run, what he's seeing from this team on the field, and his read on where this club is headed in October.

💪 We also make the case for Zack Wheeler as NL Comeback Player of the Year 🏆, and react 😳 to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments about his contract 💰 that had fans and MLB Twitter buzzing — plus what else is happening around the league 🌎 as the playoff picture takes shape.

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Phillies Playoff Push: Wheeler's Finale, Brewers Showdown & the Wild Card Chase Heats Up! 🔴⚾

The Philadelphia Phillies are barreling into October with the NL Wild Card race tighter than a Bryce Harper walk-off swing! In this episode, we break down:

✅ Zack Wheeler's final regular-season tune-up on the mound tonight vs. the Brewers

✅ Which team the Phillies actually WANT to see in the playoffs: Cubs, Braves, or Padres?

✅ The final 2026 Phillies farm system report card — who broke out, who got traded, who's next up

✅ A massive Milwaukee Brewers series at Citizens Bank Park with playoff seeding on the line

✅ Around the league: the AL East gauntlet, magic numbers, and the shape of the October bracket

Whether you're a die-hard Philly sports fan or just tracking the MLB playoff picture, this is your one-stop Phillies recap for where this team stands heading into the postseason. Drop a comment with your Wild Card prediction!

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⚾️ It's a HUGE weekend for the Philadelphia Phillies as they wrap up their series in New York and turn the page on their final 6 games of the 2026 regular season — a season-closing gauntlet against the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays! 🔴⚪️

With the NL Wild Card Series looming on September 29th, the Phillies are locking in their October roster, and there's a LOT to break down in this video:

🚨 Bullpen Woes — The Phillies' relief corps has been a major concern down the stretch, and things came to a head this weekend with Orion Kerkering being optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. We dig into what went wrong and who steps up in his place.

💪 Luzardo Update — Some good news on the injury front: Jesús Luzardo resumed throwing this weekend and is now in the mix to help out of the bullpen in October. Could the All-Star lefty be a postseason X-factor in relief? 👀

🏆 Paul Owens Award Winners — We're shining a spotlight on this year's Paul Owens Award recipients, honoring the Phillies' top minor league hitter and pitcher for 2026! 🌟 Alex McFarlane & Bryan Rincon!

📊 NL Wild Card Picture — With the Cubs, Diamondbacks, Marlins, Reds & Giants all jockeying for position, we break down exactly what the Phillies need to clinch and lock up their 5th straight postseason berth! 🎯

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🔥⚾ 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! 🍁

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📋 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

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🔴⚾ 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 🍂

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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.

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🔴 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

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