Phillies Talk: A Philadelphia Phillies Podcast

The Phillies finished up at 95-67 and now they wait to see who they'll face in the NLDS. Corey Seidman breaks down the final weekend in D.C., potential playoff matchups, the postseason roster and more.

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The Phillies are inching closer to Red October, as they wrap up the regular season in Washington D.C.! Spencer McKercher and Sean Kane talk chat about the positives and negatives, like Ranger Suarez's struggles, in the latest Phillies Talk podcast.

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It took them two extra nights but the Phillies clinched their first NL East title since 2011 in front of their home fans and had another huge clubhouse celebration afterward. Corey Seidman and Spencer McKercher relive the best moments of the clincher and look ahead to the most important storylines of the final week.

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Ranger Suarez has an ERA of nearly 6.00 over his last 10 starts and hasn't looked right lately. How much of a concern is it ahead of the playoffs? Plus, Ben Davis and Corey Seidman discuss the Phillies' charge toward the 1-seed, the order of the playoff rotation and which bench players are poised to play key roles in October.

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Cal Stevenson has had the week of his life, Bryce Harper finally snapped his home run drought and the Phillies are putting themselves in good position to earn the top seed in the National League.

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00:00 - Phillies, Rays' benches clear after Castellanos hit by pitch

6:27 - Ranger Suarez roughed up by Rays

9:28 - Top of the order comes through

14:24 - Phillies fighting off Dodgers for the #1 seed

19:24 - Stevenson, Kennedy contributing to wins

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The Phillies have won five straight, and 10 of their last 12, and the Phillies Talk crew is back to discuss:

1:14 - The magic number is down to 15 for the division

4:48 - Kyle Schwarber is on fire at the plate

10:54 - Expectations for Seth Johnson

15:54 - Zack Wheeler or Chris Sale for NL Cy Young?

20:52 - Should Bryce Harper take the weekend off?

24:58 - Eagles week one prediction 😂

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Coming off arguably the most important win of the season, Corey Seidman and Spencer McKercher discuss:

0:59 - It's been an incredible homestand (so far)

3:27 - Nick Castellanos has been Mr. Consistent all season

8:23 - Taijuan Walker officially heading the bullpen

13:35 - Will there be a battle for the fifth starting spot in Spring Training?

16:49 - Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott are finally finding their groove as we head into September

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Coming off Friday's loss to the Royals, the Phillies Talk crew (joined by Brooke Destra, who is in Kansas City) discusses:

1:48 - Is it time to move on from Taijuan Walker?

9:32 - The games have been uneventful over the last few weeks because the offense is struggling.

13:38 - Time to worry about the division lead

21:32 - Bryce is finding a groove, but the top of the lineup is still struggling

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On the latest edition of the Phillies Talk podcast, Corey Seidman and Spencer McKercher recap the Phils' rough night against the Braves and discuss if they're chances at a bye week could be slipping away.

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