Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

Preston Mattingly talked to The Athletic about the guiding philosophy of Phillies player development, "The Phillies Way," and remained understandably tight-lipped on what it is. Let's guess! Also, a former Phillies prospect put some pretty strong thoughts out on the labor stoppage, and I bet you wanted to learn whether or not Marlon Byrd ever had his leg amputated, didn't you? Great news! He did not.

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On Episode 536 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis brings you the latest news on MLB's labor front and whether the odds of a delay to the start of the regular season have increased. Also, in lieu of pitchers and catchers reporting to Clearwater, the Phillies are welcoming their top prospects this week instead. What is the "Phillies Way," and how is new farm director Preston Mattingly crafting a vision for the farm? Phillies Nation writer Destiny Lugardo joins us to talk about the moves the Phils still need to make, and we take a deep dive into potential free agent relievers who will still be on the open market once the lockout ends.

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On Episode 535 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down the press conference this week by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred in which Manfred expressed his hope the MLB season would start on time. Is there a real possibility games won't be missed?

Also, an interview with non-roster invitee Jake Newberry, a potential bullpen arm for the 2022 Phillies, and a chat with Lauren Amour from SI.com's Inside the Phillies with some background and little-known nuggets on the Phils' first-ever black player. Finally, we say goodbye to Jeremy Giambi, a contributor who was with the Phillies for half of the 2002 season.

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Matt Gelb's story on Phillies prospect Daniel Brito in The Athletic, the Nationals are showing a lot of faith in cryptocurrency, and did you know 2013 Phillies reliever was a volunteer sex ed teacher as a teen?

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Robin Roberts pitched 14 years for the Phillies, and immediately afterward, a couple of weeks for the Yankees. The Phillies found it in their hearts to retire his number despite the fact that he wasn't yet in the Hall of Fame--or even retired from the game. Let's talk about the day in Clearwater Roberts pitched against the Phillies for the very first time.

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On Episode 534 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus chat about the latest MLB labor news and a potential game-changer on the baseball broadcast/streaming front. Also, in 2017, the Phillies had the 6th-best farm system, according to Baseball America. What's happened to those players and how has the Phils' system fallen so far? John & Justin also chat about their best bet for "Breakout Phillie" in 2022.

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MLB cries for a federal mediator, a bunch of umpires come and go, and the Phillies farm system gets another ranking. Then, some talk of David Hale and Chad Billingsley, for the fun of it.

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On this edition of Up & In, John Stolnis of The Good Phight has the latest on MLB's Labor WARz, specifically the decision by Major League Baseball to request a federal mediator to help with the negotiations, and the MLB Player's Association's decision to refuse that offer, putting a serious dent in hopes that the 2022 MLB season will start on time.

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On Episode 533 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis from The Good Phight, Liz Roscher of Yahoo! Sports and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus answer your mailbag questions, focusing on the quest to land a real center fielder and what it would take to net the Pirates young star Bryan Reynolds. Also, the latest on the MLB Labor WARz, MLB's plan to provide minor leaguers with housing, and the two Phillies Keith Law of The Athletic has on his top 100 prospects list!

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Scott Franzke's future with the Phillies is being handled, J.T. Realmuto has captained this team for three years, what is Alec Bohm losing since he can't contact his coaches, and hey, how about a little theoretical Mets nightmare? All that and some Kyle Garlick/Ricardo Pinto memories.

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