The Philadelphia Phillies are spiraling—and it’s not just one thing. After dropping another home series to the Chicago Cubs, the Phils now sit at 8-10 and suddenly look like one of the bottom feeders of Major League Baseball.

In this episode, Josh breaks down a frustrating week at Citizens Bank Park, where the offense teased with a 13-run outburst before completely disappearing again. From historically bad swing decisions (yes, 26 whiffs in one night) to brutal RISP numbers and key hitters like Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott going ice cold, nothing feels consistent right now.

He also dives into a starting rotation that was supposed to be elite—but hasn’t shown it. What’s going on with Jesús Luzardo? Why does Aaron Nola keep getting crushed by lefties? And how concerned should fans be about a staff ranking near the bottom of the league in several categories?

Plus, Josh gets into manager Rob Thomson’s questionable decision-making–including a head-scratching pinch-hit call–what a lineup shakeup could look like, and whether it’s already time for real changes.

He wraps with a preview of a tough series against the NL-East leading Atlanta Braves, zeroing in on a red-hot Dominic Smith at the plate and a must-watch pitching matchup featuring Chris Sale and Cristopher Sánchez.

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Same story, different weekend. Josh and Austin break down another frustrating series loss for the Phillies, this time dropping two of three to the Diamondbacks to fall to 7-8 through the first 15 games of the season.

The guys dive into key takeaways from the weekend, including Bryce Harper’s red-hot six-game hitting streak, Justin Crawford’s breakout start, and a bullpen that continues to be a steady bright spot. They also discuss ongoing concerns with Taijuan Walker’s first-inning struggles, Jesus Luzardo’s inconsistency, and an offense that has gone ice cold—scoring in just three innings over its last 46.

Josh and Austin hit on all three games from the series, from a fast start on Friday that quickly unraveled, to Saturday’s power surge from Schwarber and Harper, to a back-and-forth loss on Sunday that spoiled the Phanatic’s birthday festivities.

They wrap things up by previewing a key three-game set against the Cubs, highlighting players to watch and what the Phillies need to do to get back on track. Plus, a quick nod to the Flyers as they inch closer to playoff hockey in Philly for the first time since 2018.

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Josh and Austin break down another tough series loss for the Phillies in San Francisco, dropping them to an even 6-6 through the first 12 games of the season. 

The guys cover the latest injury updates, highlight standout performances from the minor leagues, and look ahead to a crucial nine-game homestand starting Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park.

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Josh and Austin break down a second straight series win as the Phillies take two of three in Colorado and show signs of turning the corner early in the season.

The guys highlight Trea Turner’s scorching stretch at the plate, the impact of Adolis García, and a bullpen that’s starting to settle in. They also dive into strong outings from Aaron Nola and Jesús Luzardo, while addressing early concerns nine games into the year.

Listen until the end of the episode for a full preview of the upcoming road series with the San Francisco Giants.

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The guys discuss a narrow series win against the Nationals and preview the weekend matchup with the Colorado Rockies.

Josh and Austin dive deep into the performances of rookies Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford, along with the struggles of the top of the batting order. Listen until the end of the episode for bold predictions for the upcoming series. 

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(This episode was recorded before Phillies vs. Nationals on 3/30)

Josh and Austin recap a disappointing first series against the Texas Rangers over the weekend, giving their reactions to the Phillies' 1-2 start. They talk about Zack Wheeler's promising outing in his first rehab assignment down in AAA and preview the first NL East action of the season as the Phils host the Washington Nationals.

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Josh and Austin give their quick reactions to the Phillies' 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Opening Day, live on Substack.

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Opening Day is (finally) here! Josh and Austin sit down to discuss the pageantry of the baseball season, and to preview the Phillies matchup with the Texas Rangers. The guys breakdown each team’s lineup and highlight the one thing they’re watching for in game one of 162.

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Happy Opening Week! With Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park just days away, Josh and Austin break down the newly finalized 26-man roster and everything else you need to know before the season begins. In today’s Deep Dive, the guys highlight their highs and lows across key stat categories, comparing their projections to FanGraphs.

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Josh and Austin hop on Sunday afternoon to record an emergency episode of the podcast to discuss the Phillies' extension of left-handed ace Cristopher Sánchez, bolstering the club's starting rotation for years to come.

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