Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast WHYY

Justin Klugh recaps the first two games in Detroit for the Phillies before talking to Marlins writer Ely Sussman of Fish on First about the upcoming four-game set with the Phils... and just what has happened to this Miami franchise since last fall.

On Episode 831 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn, Liz Roscher from Yahoo! Sports and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and BillyPenn recap the Phils' series win against Arizona. Why didn't this NCLS rematch have much juice? Also, Christopher Sanchez signs an extension, what does it mean for the future of the rotation, and is Ranger Suarez next? And just how bad is Taijuan Walker's blister really?

Cole Hamels is coming back to retire with the Phillies, and the Diamondbacks are in Philadelphia to give everyone nightmares about their last visit in the 2023 NLCS. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk their favorite Hamels memories, and Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro talks about the 2024 version of the team that knocked the Phillies out of the 2023 postseason.

On Episode 829 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis is joined by Dan Szymborski of Fangraphs to chat about the Phillies' unexpected race to the top of the NL East, the play of the Braves and Dodgers, and whether Willie Mays is the greatest player of all time.

On Episode 828 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap a fun-filled win over the Padres Monday night and explain what was behind a 2-4 road trip through Boston and Baltimore. Also, the first round of All Star voting is out and the Phils are really well represented thus far. And the latest Phillies trade rumors. Should they be going all-in at the trade deadline this time?

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.