Locked On Phillies - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies fall to the Chicago Cubs, 7-4 and are now in danger of losing their 5th straight series!

Jesus Luzardo started for the Phillies and started an unfortunate trend. He walked four batters and the rest of the pitching staff followed walking another six!  

Segment 1: 10 WALKS?!?! - Actually scoring 4 runs!

Segment 2: Player of the Game - Turning Point -Talk about  

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The Philadelphia Phillies drop their sixth straight as offensive woes deepen—can Rob Thomson survive the skid? Aaron Nola and the offense struggle to spark a turnaround, while fans question if this early slump signals broader issues or just a rough patch for a team with World Series aspirations.

Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies’ ongoing struggles, spotlighting the alarming batting averages of Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott, the rotation’s vulnerabilities without Zack Wheeler, and debates over Rob Thomson’s job security. Listener comments reveal heated opinions, from calls for shakeups to frustration with lineup choices. Key topics include the bullpen’s unsung performances, the psychological toll of losing streaks, and possible timelines for managerial change if the Phillies can’t bounce back before their mid-May benchmark. Will Philadelphia regain its confidence, or is a major overhaul looming?

00:00 Phillies Six-Game Losing Streak

11:12 Should Rob Thomson Be Fired?

22:11 Fanbase Reaction & YouTube Comments

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The Philadelphia Phillies fall continues as they lose start their seven-game road trip off with a 5-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs.  

Aaron Nola started for the Phillies and allowed all 5 runs over 4.1ip. As for the bats, their only run came on an RBI 2B by Justin Crawford.  

Segment 1: ITS ALL STILL SO TERRIBLE!

Segment 2: Great Cubs' defense ... Colin Rea was great ... Nola was awful in 2nd and 3rd inning.

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The Philadelphia Phillies spiral continues as mental hurdles fuel five-game losing streak. Can Rob Thomson revive a slumping squad before it's too late?

Connor Thomas spotlights the Phillies’ alarming struggles: a bottom-five MLB record, a brutal sweep by the Atlanta Braves, and a team-wide crisis of confidence. Key issues include Kyle Schwarber’s isolated home run, J.T. Realmuto’s back soreness, and a depleted bullpen with Zack Wheeler’s return looming as a potential turning point. The episode explores the psychological toll of repeated losses, Rob Thomson’s mounting pressure reminiscent of Joe Girardi’s final days, and why panic may be premature despite mounting injuries and a historically tough April schedule. Will a lighter May slate and lineup tweaks rescue their playoff hopes, or is a shakeup inevitable? Dive in for injury updates, clubhouse reaction, and what must happen for the Phillies to regain momentum as they head into their crucial series against the Chicago Cubs.

00:00 Phillies’ Losing Streak & Mental Slump

13:04 Injury Report & Roster Impact

21:34 Panic Button & Schedule Outlook

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The Philadelphia Phillies cap off an abysmal homestand by getting swept by the Atlanta Braves after a 4-2 loss!  

The Phillies plated two on a Kyle Schwarber homer in the bottom of the 1st, but that would be it for the Phillies' offense. The Braves got a solo homer from Michael Harris II in the 3rd then scored 3 more in the 5th.  

Segment 1: THIS IS NOT OK - Phillies are awful and someone's GOTTA GO!

Segment 2: Rob Thomson STILL the manager? and Your Comments! 

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Philadelphia Phillies fall to the Atlanta Braves, 3-1 and have now lost all three series during this nine-game homestand.

Chris Sale had the Phillies handcuffed for most of the night, except for one big swing by Phillies rookie Felix Reyes. In the 2nd, Reyes stepped to the plate for his first big league at bat and promptly homer off Sale.

Segment 1: The Phillies are very bad! Reye Player of the game  

Segment 2: Checking your comments 

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The Philadelphia Phillies get EMBARRASSED AGAIN, this time in a 9-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves!  

Taijuan Walker allowed 7 runs over 4 innings of work as the Phillies' bats offered NO SUPPORT!

Segment 1: All the Phillies struggles!  

Segment 2: What's the change? Fire Rob Thomson? Fire Kevin Long? 

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The Philadelphia Phillies unravel as Chicago Cubs batter their pitching, raising urgent questions about early season form and clubhouse energy. Is a wake-up call enough to spark a turnaround before their high-stakes series against the Atlanta Braves?

Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies’ 11-2 and 10-4 losses, dissecting Jesus Luzardo’s struggles on the mound, offensive inconsistencies from stars like Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott, and Rob Thomson’s controversial decision to rest Justin Crawford. The discussion ranks the team’s top issues—vibes, inconsistent bats, rotating pitching woes, and a taxed bullpen—while exploring whether Luzardo’s woes are mechanical or mental. With the bar set at a World Series run, every Phillies flaw is under the microscope. Can the team fix its slide, or will pressure mount ahead of the divisional showdown with Atlanta?

00:00 Phillies Embarrassed by Cubs

14:18 Lizardo’s Early Season Issues

23:05 Justin Crawford Sits: Managerial Decision Explained

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The Philadelphia Phillies drop game two against the Chicago Cubs, thanks in part to offensive inefficiency, but also due to some poor fielding by the bullpen. Could the weak spot with the Phillies relievers be more on the fielding side of things than pitching?

Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies loss to the Cubs, highlighted by some quiet innings from the offense and some poor defense by the bullpen. Discussion covers Tim Mayza and Tanner Banks' tough outings on the mound, some positive signs from JT Realmuto at the plate, and a Zack Wheeler injury update. With the Phillies sitting below .500 in the standings right now, what does the team need to focus on to try and build momentum in the early part of the season? And can an imminent Zack Wheeler return be a true difference maker with a recent velocity increase in his most recent rehab appearance?

00:00 Phillies Struggles In Loss To Cubs

12:37 JT Realmuto's timing improvement

22:17 Zack Wheeler injury update

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The Philadelphia Phillies get SMACKED by the Chicago Cubs in 10-4 loss.  

Phillies bats broke out with an Edmundo Sosa three-run homer in the 2nd, then went SILENT until the 8th where Bryce Harper struck out with two men on then the ICE COLD Alec Bohm pinch hit for Brandon Marsh and Bohm struck out on four pitches.  

Segment 1: Pinch hitting for Marsh - Mayza throwing the ball away - Bats going cold

Segment 2: Your comments 

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