Phillies Weekly ⚾️🔔  After becoming the hottest team in baseball and finishing August with the best record in MLB, the Phillies faced another important test this week. They went 2-4 against the Astros and Braves, raising a much bigger question with the playoffs approaching: Can the Phillies beat the National League's best teams when it matters most?

Join Oscar Budejen with special guests Mike McGarry (The Press of Atlantic City), Tyler Poitras (@PhilsTailgate) and John Foley (@2008Philz) as they break down a concerning season-long trend and what it could mean for the Phillies in the playoffs.

The Phillies are just 8-21 against Brewers, Dodgers, Braves, and Cubs, four of the National League's top contenders. They have already lost the season series to the Dodgers, Cubs and Braves, while three games against the Brewers remain next week. They are also 32-37 against teams above .500, compared with 51-30 against teams below .500. Are these simply regular-season numbers, or evidence of a larger problem against elite competition?

The concerns go beyond the record. Baserunning and defensive mistakes continue to cost the Phillies, the bullpen has shown cracks, and Jesús Luzardo's shoulder stiffness adds another question heading into the playoffs. But there are reasons for optimism: Zack Wheeler appears to be regaining his form, Luzardo's MRI showed no structural damage, Andrew Painter continues to battle and develop, and the Phillies responded to two difficult losses in Atlanta with a big six-run, two-out eighth inning Sunday.

With the NL East slipping away and only 12 games remaining, the Phillies' attention increasingly turns toward securing the best possible Wild Card position and preparing for the playoffs.

The Phillies have shown they can get hot. But can they beat the NL's best teams when the season is on the line?

⚾️ 8-21 vs. MIL, LAD, ATL & CHC: How concerning is it?

⚾️ 2-4 vs. Houston & Atlanta: What did this week expose?

⚾️ Baserunning & defensive mistakes: Why do they keep happening?

⚾️ Bullpen concerns: Can Mattingly find a reliable bridge to Duran?

⚾️ Luzardo's shoulder: How much of a concern is it?

⚾️ Wheeler, Sánchez & Luzardo: Can the rotation carry them in the playoffs?

⚾️ Wild Card positioning: How important is home-field advantage?

⚾️ Can the Phillies beat the NL's best in the playoffs?

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After asking whether the Field of Dreams series could spark a turnaround and whether the Phillies had found their October formula, the Phillies have answered with their best baseball of the season, finishing August as the best team in baseball.

Join Oscar Budejen with special guests John Foley (@2008Philz), Luke Arcaini (Crossing Broad) and Cory Nidoh (Metro Philadelphia) as they break down the Phillies' remarkable August, the dramatic comebacks fueling their surge and what it all means heading into September and October.

The Phillies have won seven games when trailing entering the ninth inning, tied for the most in baseball, and have hit an MLB-leading four go-ahead home runs with two outs in the ninth. Edmundo Sosa's dramatic pinch-hit grand slam in Anaheim was the latest example of a team that simply keeps finding ways to win.

But questions remain. The rotation is taking shape behind Cristopher Sánchez, Jesús Luzardo, Aaron Nola and Andrew Painter, while Zack Wheeler's recent struggles and the team's occasional fundamental mistakes bear watching.

Are we watching the identity of a championship-caliber team take shape?

⚾️ Best team in baseball in August⚾️ Dramatic comebacks fueling the surge⚾️ Sosa and the importance of roster depth⚾️ Rotation taking shape for October⚾️ Wheeler's struggles: Cause for concern?⚾️ What to expect in September and October

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A week ago, we asked whether the magical Field of Dreams win could be the spark the Phillies needed. Eight straight wins later, the Phillies are the hottest team in baseball.

Join Oscar Budejen with special guests Ty Daubert (Phillies Nation), Tyler Poitras (@PhilsTailgate) and Kyle Fisher (Metro Philadelphia) as they break down the Phillies' remarkable turnaround and whether this team has finally found the formula for a deep October run.

The Phillies are 15-5 in August, the offense is producing in different ways, Alec Bohm continues to stay red hot, Aaron Nola is showing signs of a resurgence, and Andrew Painter just delivered the best start of his young career. Suddenly, the Phillies have cut the Braves' NL East lead to just three games with 32 games remaining.

Perhaps the biggest development is how they're winning. Instead of relying primarily on the long ball, the Phillies are putting together quality at-bats, creating sustained rallies and delivering with runners in scoring position — while still getting power from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper.

Have the Phillies finally found a formula that can win in October?

⚾️ Eight straight wins — what has changed? ⚾️ Have the Phillies found their October offensive formula? ⚾️ Andrew Painter's breakthrough — has he solved the No. 5 starter problem? ⚾️ Alec Bohm's resurgence and the new-look Phillies lineup ⚾️ Aaron Nola trending in the right direction ⚾️ Wild Card or NL East — can the Phillies catch the Braves? ⚾️ How far can this Phillies team go in October?

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Phillies Weekly ⚾️🔔  After a slow start following the All-Star Break, the Phillies have won the series against the Twins... including a magical victory at the Field of Dreams in Iowa. Could this be exactly the spark the team needed?

After an unforgettable 7-1 win in Iowa featuring two Kyle Schwarber home runs, the Phillies followed it up with a dominant 9-1 victory over the Twins to secure the series. The bats are coming alive, Aaron Nola is showing encouraging signs, Jesús Luzardo continues to dominate, and Bryson Stott is thriving as the new-look Phillies begin their final push toward October.

Join Oscar Budejen with special guests Roger McNamee (@Moonalice), John Foley (@2028Philz) and Nick Piccone (Crossing Broad) as they discuss:

⚾️ Can the Field of Dreams win be the spark the Phillies needed?

⚾️ Is the new-look lineup beginning to come together?

⚾️ Should Luis Arráez continue to hit 4th?

⚾️ Will Bryson Stott & Alec Bohm continue their hot streak?

⚾️ Nola's resurgence and Luzardo's dominant run!

⚾️ Will Alex Cora be the Manager of the Phillies in 2027?

⚾️ With the Wild Card race tightening, can the Phillies turn their season around and make another October run?

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Phillies Weekly ⚾️🔔 The Phillies have lost 5 of 7 series since the All-Star Break and find themselves in an increasingly tight Wild Card race. After a busy Trade Deadline that brought Luis Arráez, Brooks Raley and Caleb Kilian to Philadelphia. While reshaping the lineup and defense, did the Phillies do enough to strengthen their chances for October?

Join Oscar Budejen and Jeff Kerr, along with special guests Tim Kelly and Anthony SanFilippo from OnPattison, as they discuss:

⚾️ Did the Phillies do enough at the Trade Deadline?

⚾️ What is the impact of Luis Arráez on the Phillies lineup?

⚾️ Harper back in RF and a revamped infield — will it work?

⚾️ Did the Phillies add enough to the bullpen?

⚾️ After losing 5 of 7 series since the break, how concerned should we be?

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Phillies Weekly ⚾️🔔 The MLB Trade Deadline is less than 24 hours away, and the Phillies face critical decisions after a difficult stretch coming out of the All-Star Break. With contenders around baseball making major moves (Tarik Skubal, Dodgers, Lane Thomas, Braves), can Dave Dombrowski add the pieces needed to strengthen the Phillies for another deep postseason run?

Join Oscar Budejen, Jeff Kerr, and special guests John Foley (@2028Philz) and Tyler Poitras (PhilsTailgate) as they break down the Phillies' biggest Trade Deadline priorities.

⚾️ Which moves should Dombrowski make before Monday's deadline?

⚾️ Is the bullpen still the Phillies' biggest need?

⚾️ Should the Phillies add another starting pitcher or a right-handed bat that gets on-base?

⚾️ Can Andrew Painter and the young talent provide enough internal help?

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The Phillies have stumbled out of the All-Star break, losing three straight series at Citizens Bank Park to the Mets, Dodgers, and Yankees. With the Trade Deadline fast approaching, what should Dave Dombrowski do to strengthen this roster for the stretch run?

Join Oscar Budejen, Jeff Kerr, and special guest Luke Arcaini of Crossing Broad as they break down the Phillies' biggest priorities before the deadline.

⚾️ What's behind the Phillies' recent struggles?

⚾️ Which areas of the roster need the most help?

⚾️ Bullpen, fifth starter, outfield, or another bat, which should Dombrowski's prioritize?

⚾️ Which trade targets make the most sense?

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The All-Star break is over, and the Phillies begin the final 62-game sprint toward October.

Join Oscar Budejen, Jeff Kerr, and special guests John Foley, Tyler Poitras, and Cory Nidoh as they discuss the biggest questions facing the Phillies heading into the second half:

 ⚾️ Can the bullpen be strengthened before the Trade Deadline? ⚾️ Is the roster deep enough for a World Series run? ⚾️ What should Dave Dombrowski's priorities be at the deadline? ⚾️ Which players will have the biggest impact over the final 62 games?

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Oscar Budejen and Jeff Kerr are joined by Nick Piccone (Crossing Broad) and Kyle Fisher (Metro Philadelphia) to break down another exciting week for the Phillies. Five Phillies were selected to the All-Star Game in Philadelphia, while the offense continues to catch fire. As the Phillies gain momentum in the NL East race, is pitching depth now the biggest question standing between this team and a deep postseason run? 

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Oscar Budejen and Jeff Kerr are joined by John Foley (@2008Philz) and Roger McNamee (@Moonalice) to break down another exciting week for the Phillies. In Washington, the Phillies made MLB history by becoming the first team ever to hit go-ahead home runs in the ninth inning in three consecutive games, showcasing the club's resilience and clutch hitting. With the division race tightening, can the Phillies catch the Braves and ultimately win the NL East?

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