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#825: Phillies London Recap and Outfield Trade Talks
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.
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Hittin' Season #824: The Phillies (and Mets) Take Over London
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).
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#823: 7 Truths About the Incredible 2024 Phillies
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.
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#822: Rhys Hoskins Comes Home
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.
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Hittin' Season #821: Phillies Return Home After Getting Ornery Out West
The Phillies are back at Citizen Bank Park this weekend to face the Cardinals after an annoying west coast trip. Hosts Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the contentious final game against the Giants before guests Tim Jackson of Baseball Prospectus gives us the lowdown on Ranger Suarez's 2024 success and BP's editor Craig Goldstein talks about the abrupt retirement of umpire Angel Hernandez.
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#820: Phillies Salvage Finale in San Francisco, Braves & Mets Are Crumbling!
On Episode 820 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis recaps a disappointing series in San Francisco that ended on a high note with the Phillies' 6-1 win on Wednesday. Should the Phils ask Trea Turner to play outfield to give Edmundo Sosa more playing time? How much rope does Taijuan Walker have to right the ship? Also, the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are riding the struggle bus right now, and legendary awful umpire Angel Hernandez abruptly retires!