The newest addition to the Phillies beat, Charlotte Varnes, joins Paul and Matt for a chat on first impressions of Philly, marathons, life on the beat, and tolerating having Matt as a coworker. Plus, the guys chat outfield changes.

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As one of the hottest teams in baseball, the Phillies are leaving the northeast heat wave in their wake for a six-game road trip to Houston and Atlanta, after taking two of three from the Mets. Paul and Matt look at what's changed in the two weeks since the bottom-out in Pittsburgh.

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I imagine we're all feeling a bit better after this homestand, yeah? The Phillies looked more like themselves this week. But now, as we enter late June, there's a tense waiting period about to begin. Who will be selling? Who will try to buy? What reverberations will the Phils feel from the massive Rafael Devers-to-San Fran deal that landed on Sunday? Paul and Matt dig in.

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The Phillies are 1-9 in their last 10, and finished their latest road trip with a 3-game sweep of 1-run losses at the hand of the Pirates. Things haven't been great. SO we're wondering: What level of concern should we really have for different areas of this team? What's a true capital-P Problem, and what can we expect to see sorted out sooner than later? Paul and Matt dive in.

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What started out on such a high note (series win over the Braves!) quickly took a turn for the worse (swept by the Brewers at home!) this weekend. Amid the highs and lows, Paul and Matt back on the past week, then quickly turn attention to the path ahead: Bryce Harper's return, a trip to Canada, and possibly Wheeler vs. Skenes.

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The Phillies cleaned up against some lesser competition and are back atop the East heading into a week against the Braves and Brewers at home. Paul and Matt talk about the left side of the infield's offensive surge, Matt Strahm, Jesús Luzardo (of course), and shoutout Sactown-area listeners who came out to the games.

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Kyle Schwarber rips, and has 300 Major League home runs as proof. The big story, though, is José Alvarado's 80-game suspension. What comes now, what comes next (in July), and what comes later (in October)? That, plus Mick Abel's dazzling debut and a good problem to have.

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The Phillies had a great road trip, going 5-1 against the Rays and Guardians. The rotation is pitching well. The bullpen is getting back on its feet. Kyle Schwarber is a monster. Andrew Painter is facing Triple-A hitters. It's been a good stretch in Phillies World, and Paul and Matt are here to match the mood.

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A winning homestand segues into Major League games at a minor league park later this week. Paul and Matt revisit the Nationals and Diamondbacks series and how, despite the 19-15 record, this team may be critically flawed in their pursuit of a title. What can be done about that? Plus, Ranger's return and the new bullpen configuration.

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Losing a series to the Mets? Never good. Getting swept? Worse still. But the week ended on a high note with a series win against the high-powered Cubs, and the Phils look to press ahead with a homestand this week. Paul and Matt talk the offense, the dual platoon option, and looming roster decisions on the pitching side.

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