Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the biggest Phillies headlines as spring training gets underway. Will Bryce Harper use Dave Dombrowski’s “not elite” comments as fuel entering the 2026 season? What led to Nick Castellanos being released and the Phillies ultimately eating $20 million? Who’s the most important player for the Phillies come April?

Bryce Harper dynamics - (7:02)

Schwarber signing back to Philly - (22:46)

Nick Castellanos’s exit - (27:32)

Most interesting on-field spring storyline - (41:59)

Justin Crawford - (50:28)

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Anthony Dabbundo

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg

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