On Episode 985 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, review the first half of the Phillies' 2025 season and wonder, how are the Phillies in first place? Also, John, Justin and Liz dive into a trivia challenge centered around the Philadelphia Phillies and their All-Star Game history, flowing through various milestones, memorable moments, and anecdotes from past All-Star Game.

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Season

02:40 Home Run Derby Highlights and Player Performances

05:28 Phillies' First Half Performance and Team Dynamics

08:42 Strengths and Weaknesses of the Phillies' Roster

11:37 Reflections on the First Half and Comparisons to Other Teams

14:46 Grading the Players: Starting Pitching and Offense

17:37 Bryce Harper's Impact and Expectations

20:33 Assessing the Bullpen and Overall Team Performance

23:30 Final Thoughts and All-Star Trivia

40:11 Trade Deadline Predictions

42:39 All-Star Game Trivia Fun

53:38 Milestones and Memorable Moments

59:16 All-Star Game Trivia Begins

01:02:18 Milestones and Historical Context

01:05:07 The Evolution of the Vet Stadium

01:07:43 Home Run Derby Highlights

01:11:31 Memorable All-Star Moments

01:15:17 Final Trivia Challenge and Wrap-Up