Locked On Phillies - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Phillies

In today's episode, Connor recaps a busy weekend for the Philadelphia Phillies in which they won two shutout games over the St. Louis Cardinals that gave them the season series win over the Cardinals! Kyle Schwarber stayed hot and the Phillies pitching stepped up, and now the Phillies can win the series with a win tonight at Busch Stadium. Next, the NL All Star roster has been announced, and while Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber deservingly made the team, Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola were among some of the biggest snubs in the National League. Finally, in Off The Poll, Connor wants to know the fans thoughts on the Wheeler/Nola All Star snubs!

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In today’s episode, Connor breaks down last night’s Philadelphia Phillies’ loss to the Washington Nationals despite continued brilliance from Kyle Schwarber at the dish. With 2 more home runs in the game, Schwarber notched back to back multi home run games, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the fact that the rest of the lineup only had 1 hit combined. Also, Odubel Herrera had a rough play in center field that many feel cost the Phillies the game, should he shoulder all of the blame? Next, a preview of Phillies-Nats game 3 with Bailey Falter and Joan Aldo facing off in dueling spot starts. Finally, in Stepping Off, Connor gives props to the Phillies on their awesome display during their postgame firework shows over the past week or so at Citizens Bank Park!

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In today's episode, Connor recaps the Philadelphia Phillies huge win over the Washington Nationals behind an 11 run offensive performance powered by Kyle Schwarber's 2 home run night and numerous other contributors. He also discusses Christopher Sanchez's solid spot start in the win but raises caution about future outings from some of the fill-in pitchers. Next, we take a look at the standings in the NL and in the NL Wild Card race and break down whether or not the Phillies, who are currently in the 3rd and final NL Wild Card spot just above the St. Louis Cardinals, can hold that position during the 2nd half of the season! Finally, in Off The Poll, will the Phillies have a better, worse, or similar 2nd half to what they did in their first 81 games?

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In today's episode, Connor takes a look at the big storylines from the Philadelphia Phillies' first half of the season with game 81 set for tonight! How did the Phillies get to where they are at 42-38? Does the fact that the first half was all over the place give you more or less confidence the rest of the way? Who were the biggest surprises and disappointments in the first 81 games? All of that and more is covered as we review one of the more interesting starts to a season in recent memory. Next, a preview of the upcoming series with the Washington Nationals and some concerns about the Phillies' starting pitching depth with Ranger Suarez now joining Zach Eflin on the IL. Finally, in Off The Poll, how will the Phillies' second half compare to the first half we just watched?

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In today's episode, Connor goes top to bottom on the Philadelphia Phillies roster and discusses which players' stocks are up and which players' stocks are down since opening day. Highlights include Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, JT Realmuto, Bryson Stott, and Mickey Moniak for the position players, Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, and Ranger Suarez for the starting pitchers, and just about every bullpen pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies has had an interesting stretch of the season at one point or another. Does the team have enough players who have had their stock rise since opening day to inspire faith that a playoff push is still on the horizon?

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In today's episode, Connor reacts to the game 2 loss by the Philadelphia Phillies behind another anemic offensive performance, especially thanks to continued issues for Nick Castellanos, JT Realmuto, and Mickey Moniak. Next, he previews the getaway game of the series and discusses whether or not Aaron Nola will have a strong enough performance to quiet the Atlanta Braves' bats to the point where the Phillies can steal a game in the series. Finally, Connor shares some stories from inside the Braves clubhouse following 2 games where he went behind enemy lines helping out a radio station in Atlanta!

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In today's episode, Connor discusses Nick Castellanos' struggles at the plate as the Philadelphia Phillies drop game 1 of their series with the Atlanta Braves, and what the slugger can do to try and work his way out of his huge slump. Next, the Phillies prepare for game 2 against Atlanta and call up Darick Hall, a power hitting lefty first baseman from AAA to bat cleanup in his debut! Can the Phillies give themselves a chance to win the series by taking tonight's contest? Finally, in Off The Poll, Connor has a question about what the Phillies will do in Bryce Harper's absence!

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In today's episode, Connor previews the Philadelphia Phillies' Game 1 matchup with the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park and breaks down the pitching matchup as well as some players to look out for at the dish in the series. Next, it's time to take stock in the NL East again and see where the Phillies stand both in division and in the NL Wild Card race! Finally, in Stepping Off, Connor talks about a covert mission he has behind enemy lines this week as he gets ready to gain access to the Braves' locker room for the duration of the series!

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In today's episode, Connor reacts to the biggest news of the Philadelphia Phillies' weekend as Bryce Harper is now out indefinitely with a broken thumb that could possibly require surgery. How will the Phillies possibly continue to compete without their best player for a long stretch of the season?? Next, there's a huge NL East opportunity this week as the Phillies are visited by the Atlanta Braves. What are the chances the Phillies could pull off the 3 game sweep and tie for 2nd place in the division? Finally, in Off The Poll, Connor wants to know if Bryce Harper's injury is season ending, does that also mean the end to the Phillies' season??

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In today's episode, Connor crosses over with Javier Reyes of Locked On Padres to discuss the 4 game series between the Phillies and Friars out in San Diego! What are the big story lines for the Philadelphia Phillies coming into this series? Who should the Padres look to avoid pitching and hitting wise? And are the Phillies still technically in a hot stretch even after losing 3 straight? Also, the Padres look like world beaters right now. Is there a weak spot in San Diego's rotation? How much does Manny Machado's ankle injury affect the team? The guys also get into an interesting discussion on which division is more likely between the NL East and NL West to have 3 playoff teams in this year's NL Playoff bracket!

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