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The Phillies didn't get the start they were hoping for to begin the second half, dropping two of three to the Mets at Citizens Bank Park, as Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down everything that stood out from a frustrating weekend in South Philly.
The guys discuss the offense's inconsistency despite Trea Turner's recent offensive heater, Bryce Harper's struggles against left-handed pitching, Brandon Marsh's search for answers during a slump, and why the lineup needs more production from top to bottom during this postseason push. They also dive into the club's approach at the plate, improved chase rates, on-base concerns, and the importance of finding offensive balance as the season enters its final two months.
With the MLB Trade Deadline fast approaching, Josh and Austin debate the Phillies' biggest needs, including the ongoing fifth starter dilemma, potential bullpen upgrades, and whether Dave Dombrowski should target a rental arm or a pitcher with team control. They also discuss the organization's prospect depth and how aggressively the club should pursue roster additions.
Plus, the guys preview this week's highly anticipated series against the Dodgers, examine Zack Wheeler's Cy Young-caliber season, react to the Phillies' newly unveiled Field of Dreams uniforms, and close the show by looking ahead to what could be one of the most important stretches of the season.
Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and iHeartRadio, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (Red Pinstripe Press) and Austin Myers (Phillies Perspective) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox. The podcast is also streaming weekly on the Catchin' Phils YouTube channel.
Episode timestamps:
00:00 Phillies' Series Struggles Against the Mets
04:05 Offensive Inconsistencies and Future Prospects
08:01 Key Players and Their Performance
14:19 Brandon Marsh's Importance and Challenges
18:17 Trea Turner's Resurgence and Impact
24:22 Pitching Concerns and the Fifth Starter Dilemma
29:55 Trade Deadline Strategies and Priorities
38:47 Assessing the Phillies' Pitching Needs
41:09 Trade Deadline Strategies for the Phillies
43:16 Evaluating Bullpen Options
46:32 Introducing New Talent: Alex McFarlane
50:43 The Importance of Double-A Performance
53:14 Field of Dreams: New Uniforms Unveiled
58:57 Previewing the Dodgers Series
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By Josh Liddick and Austin MyersThe Phillies didn't get the start they were hoping for to begin the second half, dropping two of three to the Mets at Citizens Bank Park, as Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down everything that stood out from a frustrating weekend in South Philly.
The guys discuss the offense's inconsistency despite Trea Turner's recent offensive heater, Bryce Harper's struggles against left-handed pitching, Brandon Marsh's search for answers during a slump, and why the lineup needs more production from top to bottom during this postseason push. They also dive into the club's approach at the plate, improved chase rates, on-base concerns, and the importance of finding offensive balance as the season enters its final two months.
With the MLB Trade Deadline fast approaching, Josh and Austin debate the Phillies' biggest needs, including the ongoing fifth starter dilemma, potential bullpen upgrades, and whether Dave Dombrowski should target a rental arm or a pitcher with team control. They also discuss the organization's prospect depth and how aggressively the club should pursue roster additions.
Plus, the guys preview this week's highly anticipated series against the Dodgers, examine Zack Wheeler's Cy Young-caliber season, react to the Phillies' newly unveiled Field of Dreams uniforms, and close the show by looking ahead to what could be one of the most important stretches of the season.
Follow and leave a five-star review for Catchin’ Phils: A Phillies Podcast on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and iHeartRadio, and subscribe to Josh Liddick (Red Pinstripe Press) and Austin Myers (Phillies Perspective) on Substack to get their latest work straight to your inbox. The podcast is also streaming weekly on the Catchin' Phils YouTube channel.
Episode timestamps:
00:00 Phillies' Series Struggles Against the Mets
04:05 Offensive Inconsistencies and Future Prospects
08:01 Key Players and Their Performance
14:19 Brandon Marsh's Importance and Challenges
18:17 Trea Turner's Resurgence and Impact
24:22 Pitching Concerns and the Fifth Starter Dilemma
29:55 Trade Deadline Strategies and Priorities
38:47 Assessing the Phillies' Pitching Needs
41:09 Trade Deadline Strategies for the Phillies
43:16 Evaluating Bullpen Options
46:32 Introducing New Talent: Alex McFarlane
50:43 The Importance of Double-A Performance
53:14 Field of Dreams: New Uniforms Unveiled
58:57 Previewing the Dodgers Series