Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

On Episode 544 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh break down a truly historic moment in Phillies history, when the team went over the luxury tax for the first time and signed free agent outfielder and slugger Nick Castellanos. What does mean for the Phils' chances to make the playoffs? How does the lineup look? Who hits where? How bad will the defense be? And how big a psychological hurdle did Phils ownership just clear to go over the tax for the first time?

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Kyle Schwarber is a part of the Phillies offense, the 2022 Phillies are in their first basic form, Maikel Franco may stick with the Nats, and how about that Freddie Freeman exit from Atlanta? Also: Koyie Hill almost table-sawed his whole hand off once.

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On Episode 543 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis and Justin Klugh break down the signing of free agent left fielder Kyle Schwarber to a four-year, $79 million deal. While it is a perfect fit for what the Phillies need, how much closer does it get them to the Braves and Mets? Also, lots of conversation about Kris Bryant's insane deal with the Colorado Rockies, and which other players are still available that could help fill out the Phils' roster?

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On Episode 542 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh discuss the signings of relief pitchers Jeurys Familia and Brad Hand and the decision by the Phillies to go with a platoon of Odubel Herrera and Matt Vierling in center field. Also, what is Didi Gregorius doing on his Twitter feed? Which big bat are the Phillies going to land in the next few days? And is Freddie Freeman's time in Atlanta really over?

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On Episode 541 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis rejoices in the end of baseball's 9th labor stoppage, a 99-day lockout that stole three months from our lives. More on the deal reached between the owners and player's union, including an expanded postseason, increased luxury tax, and the potential for an international draft. The transaction freeze has lifted which means free agency and trades are once again in full swing, so what will the Phillies do with $20 million more dollars to spend before hitting the cap? And what spring training storylines can we expect over the next few weeks? It's a celebration episode!!!

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On Episode 540 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher & Justin Klugh talk about the latest news from baseball's labor stoppage, but before news hit that Tuesday's negotiations would be the last chance for baseball to have a full 162-game schedule this year. Why the luxury tax is baseball's version of Jerusalem and Middle East peace, what a "win" looks like for the union, and lots of talk about the effects a pitch clock would have on the game. Plus, did you know the Phils turned down a trade for Barry Bonds in 1990? And that Von Hayes was the player they didn't want to give up?

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Buster Olney is at it again! Also, MLB is rushing to put together some funding for stadium workers now that they've realized the Players Association is going to. Speaking of which, who is going to be your non-MLB team you get your baseball fix from this summer? Then, of course, let's have a fun 'lil chat about Steve Susdorf and Shawn Camp.

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On Episode 539 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis from The Good Phight breaks down the reasons behind MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's decision to cancel the first two regular season series amidst a breakdown in labor negotiations. Mike Baumann of The Ringer joins the show to offer his perspective as well.

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Note: This episode was recorded prior to the end of negotiations on Monday night, 2/28.

On Episode 538 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh discuss the state of labor negotiations as the player's union and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and select owners tried to beat MLB's Feb. 28 deadline to get a new CBA deal done and avoid the cancellations of games.

Why an expansion of 14 teams in the playoffs is surprisingly the most contentious issue.

A breakthrough on the luxury tax?

Why the owners are solely to blame for this mess.

Derek Jeter resigns from the Marlins

Bryce Harper's Instagram post on the 3-year anniversary of his signing with the Phils.

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On Episode 537 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis and Justin Klugh break down the latest on MLB's labor impasse and the discussions that took place on Monday. Also, PECOTA projections LOVE the Phils' starting rotation, why DRA (Deserved Run Average) is better than FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching), some chatter about an Athletic article by Jayson Stark about defensive shifts, and managing expectations about a Rays executive now in the fold with the Phils.

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