Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast WHYY

On Episode 809 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher ask a few important questions. Who's had the better April, Alec Bohm or Ranger Suarez? Who won the Brandon Marsh-Logan O'Hoppe trade? And will Mike Trout finally try to force a trade from the Angels so he can play playoff baseball again?

On episode 808 of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the Phillies' four-game series split with the Reds in Cincinnati--what worked (Alec Bohm, Zack Wheeler, Bryce Harper's dad strength) and what didn't (Seranthony Dominguez, Rob Thomson's decision-making). Then, Justin talks to Phillies minor league evaluator Mitch Rupert about prospect Gabriel Rincones, Jr.'s recent 500+ foot home run.

On Episode 807, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com opens up the Hittin' Season mailbag, grouses about Rob Thomson's lineups for Tuesday and Wednesday night's losses to the Reds, as well as yet another seemingly endless slump by Nick Castellanos.

On Episode 806 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh discuss the Phillies' 7-game winning streak following their win Monday night over the Reds. Justin & John analyze the win streak, the outstanding starting rotation and the waking bats with a NEW segment called "BULL or BOWA?" Plus, thoughts on the future of umpiring in MLB given some disastrous performances by the dudes calling the balls and strikes.

On Episode 805 of Hittin' Season, hosts Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher go down the Phillies' struggling batting order and talk about who is doing their job, who is still scuffling, who is perhaps starting to turn a corner--and why.

Host John Stolnis recaps the Phillies' three-game sweep of the Rockies, lauding the starting pitching, with special bouquets thrown to Ranger Suarez. Plus, former 94 WIP afternoon host Jon Marks joins the show for his thoughts on the pitching, the bats breaking out, the future of Nick Castellanos and what lies ahead for the Phils.