West Coast road trips normally feel like lurking nightmares. This one...a little less so! The Phils kick off a three-game series against the Dodgers with a chance to solidify their spot as a National League bye-holder, then head to Arizona. With a playoff spot officially clinched, Paul and Matt take stock of the pitching depth chart and early roster spots for the outfield.

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The Phillies returned the favor against the Mets, sweeping them out of Philadelphia in a four-game romp that chased away a couple demons. All that's left is to make it official as the Phillies head toward another NL East title. Paul and Matt ride the crest of the wave, set some goals for the final 15 games, and consider what (if anything) has meaningfully changed about our perception of this team.

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With their division lead restored to seven games, the Phillies face the Mets once more. This time, the series is a four-gamer on home soil, as the Phils get another crack at cementing their standing atop the division. They will do so, though, without Trea Turner, who strained his hamstring during Sunday's game against the Marlins. How long he'll be out - as of our recording - is still a mystery, but the Phils must form a plan and forge ahead.

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In a wild week-plus, the Phillies have have seen their division lead sink to 4 games and rebound to 6, all while welcoming the production and attitude lift provided by their trade deadline acquisitions. Paul and Matt talk Harrison Bader's injection into the outfield mix and the playing time shuffle moving forward, plus playoff pitching scenarios and the guys who stand to get closer looks down the stretch.

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A long stretch of division games continues with the Phillies heading to Queens holding a seven-game lead over the Mets. With seven total games against New York over the next three weeks, this is the time for the Phillies to put the boot down. Paul and Matt recap the 5-1 homestand's Seattle dominance and Washington peskiness, Zack Wheeler's latest update, and a preview of that very Mets series.

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The sudden and scary news of Zack Wheeler's blood clot has jolted the Phillies. Even as Alec Bohm and Aaron Nola make their returns, the Phils will be significantly shorthanded for as long as Wheeler will be out; a timeframe that, as of this moment, is unknown to just about everyone. With that in mind, we take a look at how the Phillies will play out the regular season with their rotation, and the bullpen's sudden strength as José Alvarado's return looms.

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Suddenly, after some crisp play of their own and conversely poor Mets play, the Phillies find themselves 5.5 games up in the division. Following this weekend's sweep in Texas, Paul and Matt take stock of a few current "realities" and whether they're buying or selling: From Zack Wheeler's health, to the division race, to the outfield "plan."

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Welcome to the next capital-C Closer era. Jhoan Duran is an immediate spectacle, a must-watch, and the Phillies got to show him off twice in a weekend series win over the Tigers. Paul and Matt dive in on all things Jhoan, plus some updates on further reinforcements returning soon.

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The Phillies have their closer, trading for Twins reliever Jhoan Duran and his nasty arsenal in exchange for pitcher Mick Abel and minor league catcher Eduardo Tait. Paul and Matt break down the deal and what comes next.

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Hall of Famer and former Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg passed away this week, as the Phillies play the White Sox in Chicago. We take a moment to reflect on his legacy, then discuss the latest on the Phillies' looming Trade Deadline decisions.

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