Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast WHYY

On Episode 827 of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher lament the Phillies' series loss to the Red Sox and talk about former closer and 2008 World Series hero Brad Lidge's post-playing career. Then, Orioles beat writer Andy Kostka gives a sense of what to expect from the rampaging O's this weekend.

On Episode 826 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis is joined by Leo Morgenstern to discuss how the Phillies will miss J.T. Realmuto, on the shelf with a knee injury for at least a month. Also, are the Braves in a real decline, which Phils will be All Stars a month from now and a recap of the first two games of their series against the Red Sox in Boston.

On Episode 825 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher from Yahoo! Sports recap a fun-filled weekend in London for the Phillies. They discuss some of Rob Thomson's moves, Bryce Harper "The Showman," and the prospects of making the London Series a longer event. Also, how much should the Phils be willing to give up in trading for a stud young outfielder like Luis Robert Jr. or Kyle Tucker? And we look ahead to a challenging week with series in Boston and Baltimore.

This weekend, the Phillies are Mets will square off in two games at London Stadium. Episode 824 of Hittin' Season is all about the event, as hosts Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss potential outcomes and the general state of the Mets, while Mets lifer and podcaster Linda Surovich from A Pod of Their Own provides thoughts on the series and her least favorite Phillies player ever (It's Chase Utley, obviously).

On Episode 823 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis recaps yet another series sweep, this time the first place Milwaukee Brewers, by the Phillies, and delivers 7 Truths about the team and the 2024 MLB season, too.

On Episode 822 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh recap Rhys Hoskins' emotional return to the Citizens Bank Park in the Phillies' 3-1 win over the Brewers Monday night. Also, how will the Phils handle the loss of Brandon Marsh and Kody Clemens? What outfielders are available in trades? And on the two-year anniversary of Rob Thomson being named manager, we grade his performance thus far.