Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

The Phillies played four games against the Braves while Woodstock '99 got started, went bad, and caught on fire. Let us explore those games and consider how they were events framed as symbols of hope that ultimately let everybody down.

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On Episode 577 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh analyze the Phillies' weekend series loss to the Mets and break down why the offense had so much trouble against deScherzgrom and Chris Bassitt. Could it be playing without your two best left-handed power hitters sapped the offense of its potency? Hmmmm. Also, the pitching staff continues to be awesome, the fundamentals are much stronger, and the trade deadline acquisitions had a nice night in the series opener against the Reds. The Edmundo Sosa Game! Noah Syndergaard lookin' good! Why David Robertson is so important. Lots more!

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It's a Phillies-Mets series that means something! Let's talk about the last time that happened and what we expect to be pleased and displeased by in Flushing this weekend.

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Who cares how the Phillies are winning? With 11 games against the Nationals, there's no reason not to win them all, even if they are cut to five innings. Let's talk trade deadline, roster moves, and how Juan Soto and the Padres have exemplified how to run an MLB franchise.

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On Episode 576 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down the Phillies trade deadline, and what the additions of Noah Syndergaard, Brandon Marsh and David Robertson means for their playoff chances in 2022. Also, say goodbye to Odubel Herrera and Jeurys Familia! In addition, John's 11-year-old son, a diehard Nationals fans, breaks down the Juan Soto trade from a Nats fan perspective, and John's looks at other winners and losers from the trade deadline around Major League Baseball.

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On Episode 575 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher of Yahoo! Sports and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus break down the Phillies' four-game sweep of the Pirates and chat about the MLB Trade Deadline. They talk starting pitching market, and the Phils' needs in center field, and analyze the big trades that went down on Monday.

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Alec Bohm is hitting like a mad man and Jeurys Familia almost blew a six-run lead in the ninth, but forget all that--John Middleton is ready to be loved again!

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On Episode 574 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis recaps an all-important series win against the red-hot Atlanta Braves. John is joined by MLB Network Radio's Mike Ferrin to talk about what he's seen from the Phils this year, trade deadline needs, the liklihood of Juan Soto or Shohei Ohtani getting dealt, and handicaps the NL wild card race. Also, John previews the upcoming series against the Pirates and gives 3 predictions for the trade deadline!

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On Episode 573 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discussed an extraordinarily disappointing series sweep at the hands of the lowly Chicago Cubs, the struggles of the offense. Also, our thoughts in the Nick Castellanos vs. Jim Salisbury to-do, and the team's decision to bring Pete Rose back to Philadelphia for an alumni celebration, five years after revelations he had a sexual relationship with a teenager in the 1970s that resulted in the cancellation of a previous appearance at Citizens Bank Park. Also, we preview the upcoming Braves series, too.

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On Episode 572 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus react to Kyle Schwarber's performance in the Home Run Derby, recap the storylines from the first half of the Phillies season and preview the upcoming second half.

Was Schwarber robbed of at least one HR in the Derby? (yes)

What was the turning point of the 1st half for the Phillies?

Players we loved to watch

Obstacles to 2nd half success

What to do at the trade deadline?

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