Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

On Episode 411 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis takes a look at the decision by Phillies players, as reported by NBC Sports Philly's Jim Salisbury, not to play their series finale against the Washington Nationals in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake. Also, some talk about the upcoming trade deadline and what it might mean for the Phillies. Will they be buyers? Sellers? Neither? Is there any way they trade impending free agent J.T. Realmuto? Also, Collin Whitchurch from Baseball Prospectus joins to talk about the players who would have been the 2020 "All Stars," and a recap of the Phils' first two games of their series in the nation's capitol.

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On Episode 410 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss the Phillies' recent five-game losing streak as well as their narrow 5-4 victory on Sunday, thanks to the brilliance of Roman Quinn, Didi Gregorius and Andrew Knapp! Also, a detailed breakdown of every trade Matt Klentak has made as Phils GM.

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It's MLB Trade Deadline Season! On Episode 409 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis quickly recaps two trades made by the Phillies on Friday, acquiring right-handed reliever David Hale from the Yankees and two relief pitchers from the Red Sox, Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree. Can they help save the worst bullpen in Major League Baseball!

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The Phillies have put together a brief stretch of solid games of late, doing their best to squash the swell of negativity following a sweep at the hands of the Orioles. Liz and Justin talk about what's gone right, as well as what the 2010 Phillies were up to in late August at their 100th straight sellout game.

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On this quick-hit edition of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis is joined by NBC Sports Philadelphia's Corey Seidman to chat about the Phils' early-season high-octane offense, led by superstars Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto. Also, what the Phillies might do at the trade deadline, and Aaron Nola's return to ace-level form.

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The Phillies had a slight problem in early August 1894: The Philadelphia Baseball Grounds had caught fire, causing $100,000 in damage. If the Phillies had any frustrations about the loss, they took them out on the Louisville Colonels on August 18. Justin and Trev go back over a century to talk about the 29-4 drubbing the Phillies hung on their opponent in a time apparently before the unwritten rules had been not written.

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On Episode 408 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh happily discussed this weekend's Phillies sweep of the New York Mets. The bats got hot, Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler shoved and the Phils moved to within 2 games of 1st place in the NL East! Also, Gabe Kapler is still doing Gabe Kapler things out in San Francisco, but why do we care so much what the former Phillies manager is doing in his new home? What is with our Gabe Kapler psychosis?

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Oh, baby; the thing you were worried would happen has happened. The Phillies have gone 1-5 against the Marlins and Orioles so far, two teams projected to be among the league's worst teams. The Philly bullpen sucks, the offense is unreliable, and there seems to be no move to make. Justin and Liz discuss how there's still like 40 games left of this s***.

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On Episode 407 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis asks a very simple question as the Phillies stumble out of the gate in 2020... are they broken? MLB analyst and actress Ellen Adair stops by to share her thoughts on Aaron Nola's fantastic start, the struggles of Rhys Hoskins and just how the Phils managed to put together one of the worst bullpens of the last half-century. Plus, on This Week In Phillies History, one of the most bizarre winning streaks in team history comes to an end.

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On Episode 406 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talked about the long-awaited debut of the Phillies' No. 1 prospect, starting pitcher Spencer Howard. Although it didn't go great on Sunday, there's lots to be excited about. Also, the numbers tell a conflicting tale of the Phillies' success (or failure) with the bats so far this year, and the Astros and Athletics get into a full-out brawl, a big no-no in MLB's COVID-2020.

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