On Episode 994 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of SB Nation's The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and SABR's Liz Roscher discuss the Phillies' series win over Detroit and their Monday night 13-3 blowout of the Baltimore Orioles, highlighting key players like Kyle Schwarber and Christopher Sanchez. They delve into the MVP candidacy of Schwarber, compare his stats with Shohei Ohtani, and analyze the outfield situation, particularly the struggles of Max Kepler. The conversation also touches on Zack Wheeler's recent performance and injury updates for the Phils.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Game Overview

02:46 - Phillies' Performance and Player Highlights

05:27 - Kyle Schwarber's MVP Candidacy

08:37 - Comparing Stats: Schwarber vs. Ohtani

11:34 - Contract Talks and Future Considerations

14:30 - Outfield Dynamics and Player Decisions

21:09 - Max Kepler's Struggles and Stats

23:31 - Outfield Decisions and Roster Moves

25:56 - Power Surge: Phillies' Offense in the Second Half

29:29 - The Importance of Comeback Wins

33:42 - The Jhoan Duran Effect: A New Closer's Impact

39:26 - Christopher Sanchez: Rising Star in the Rotation

47:13 - Concerns About Zach Wheeler

54:28 - Injury Updates and Final Thoughts