Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

Liz and Justin go through the grim nature of the current sports scene: The troublesome negotiations between players and the league to return, the cuts of minor league players by many teams, and the recent layoffs in sports media. Meanwhile in 2010, the Phillies were struggling, but that wasn't really hurting the all-star voting.

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On Episode 388 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis talks with Baseball America's Carlos Collazo about the upcoming MLB Draft. As the Phillies pick No. 15 overall in a five-round draft, with no second round pick, who are they considering in the first round? Also, the latest on negotiations between the league and the player's union on starting the 2020 season and another round of This Week in Phillies History.

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On Episode 387 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh discuss the union's proposal to MLB regarding a return to action and why this week is such an important week in the negotiations. Plus, reaction to ESPN's Roy Halladay documentary and 64 hours of Derek Jeter? The gang talks about which Phillies player they'd like to see MLB Network focus 64 straight hours on.

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Liz and Justin go deep on the issues between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association in regards to having a 2021 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the myriad issues that have spiraled out of it.

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On Episode 386 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis takes a look back at Roy Halladay's perfect game in Miami, which happened this week back in 2010, with The Athletic's Meghan Montemurro. Also, the latest on MLB's proposal to the player's union and why it was a proposal destined to fail. Also, a preview the MLB Draft and what the Phillies might do, and as always, a look back at This Week In Phillies History.

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Remember early in his career, when Hall of Fame third baseman, best to ever play his position, twelve-time all-star, twelve-time Gold Glove winner, nine-time Silver Slugger, and three-time MVP Mike Schmidt was booed? Well, by the time the Phillies were retiring his number in 1990, they weren't booing him anymore! They were booing several other people who ruined the entire evening for Schmidt and everyone watching.

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On Episode 385 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the anniversary of the Wilson Valdez game in 2011, when the Phillies infielder became the first player since Babe Ruth to start a game in the field and then ultimately earn the victory as a pitcher in their 19-inning classic against the Reds. Also, when is it OK to root for a pitcher to throw a no-hitter against the Phils? And what is the Phillies' equivalent to the Eagles Super Bowl win against Tom Brady? The answer may not be as obvious as you think.

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On Episode 384 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis talks with MLB.com's Todd Zolecki, author of the new biography "Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay." Plus, details on plans to start the 2020 season, who the most important member of the 2008 Phillies was, and another installment of This Week In Phillies History.

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Liz and Justin yearn for Bryce Harper to hit in more than just a late night batting cage session, as well as the proposal by MLB to get baseball started that commissioner Rob Manfred discussed on CNN. Then, they talk about what was going on with the 2010 Phillies, including Jeff Francoeur complaining about a relocated series, and Charlie Manuel telling haters what they can do.

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On Episode 383 of Hittin' Season, it's "What If? Week! The Good Fight site manager Ethan Witte joins the show to discuss whether the Phillies would have beaten the Rangers in the 2010 World Series IF they'd beaten the Giants in the NLCS. Also, Kevin Cooney of The Philly Voice stops by to discuss "What If... the Phillies had started their rebuild right after the 2011 season. Also, "What If..." the Phillies hadn't put in Mitch Williams in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series and "What If..." Danny Ozark hadn't kept Greg Luzinski in left field for Black Friday? Also, another edition of This Week in Phillies History!

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