It’s Cristopher Sanchez Appreciation Day on the PHLY Phillies Podcast! After a dominant 2025 season that saw Sanchez elevate himself into one of the National League’s elite pitchers and finish 2nd in NL Cy Young voting, we break down how he took the leap, from his improved strikeout rate to his elite changeup to why hitters simply couldn’t figure him out this year. We also dive into what’s next for the Phillies’ pitching staff, including: 🔥Ranger Suárez’s free-agency outlook. What could his market look like? Will the Phillies be able to keep him? Could the Phillies trade one of their three lefty relievers? Who makes the most sense to move, and who’s too valuable to part with? If you love Phillies talk, pitching deep-dives, you’re in the right place. Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how high Sanchez ranks on your 2025 Phillies MVP list!

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Dive into a packed PHLY Phillies Podcast as we break down a massive week in MLB awards and offseason news. We start with the NL MVP voting, where Kyle Schwarber finishes second with zero first-place votes behind another historic season from Shohei Ohtani. We analyze the numbers, the voter trends, and what Schwarber’s runner-up finish means for the Phillies moving forward. We also react to Cristopher Sánchez finishing second to Paul Skenes in the NL Cy Young Award voting. Was the gap as big as the final ballots suggest? We look at the advanced metrics and whether Sánchez’s breakout season was fully appreciated by voters. Then we shift into the MLB Offseason, breaking down the Phillies’ top free agents, how their performances this year have shaped the market, and what moves Philadelphia could realistically make over the coming weeks. From rotation depth to lineup balance, we cover the biggest decisions Dave Dombrowski faces this winter. We’re joined by AllPHLY’s Pat Egan, who brings his insight on the award races, free-agent landscape, and how the Phillies stack up in a rapidly shifting National League. And, as always, we close out the week with our Friday trivia segment, putting your Phillies and MLB knowledge to the test. If you’re a Phillies fan or just love deep-dive baseball analytics, this is a can’t-miss show.

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Should the Phillies Go After Nolan Arenado?! On today’s episode of the PHLY Phillies Podcast, we’re breaking down the latest MLB trade rumors , including whether the Philadelphia Phillies should make a move for Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. We’re also talking about Byron Buxton potentially waiving his no-trade clause if the Minnesota Twins continue their rebuild, plus our fun weekly Wednesday segment “Remember Me?” ,where we look back at some forgotten MLB players. And don’t miss our reactions to last night’s MLB awards, with thoughts on the Rookie of the Year Award winners.

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Will Kyle Schwarber return to the Philadelphia Phillies in free agency? The PHLY Phillies crew breaks down Schwarber’s market value, what kind of contract he could land this winter, and whether a reunion in Philly makes sense. Plus, we dive into the WILD story involving Bryce Harper and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, the latest updates on the Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz betting probe, and all the biggest Phillies offseason rumors.

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The Philadelphia Phillies have extended qualifying offers to Kyle Schwarber and Ranger Suarez, a one-year deal worth just above $22 million dollars. These two were among 13 players across MLB to receiver the QO. But will they accept it? Probably not. Can the Phillies re-sign Schwarber, Ranger or both? Plus, is Don Mattingly in play to be the Phillies new bench coach? Would the Houston Astros trade Isaac Paredes? And our weekly Friday Phillies trivia game. 
 

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Can Kyle Schwarber or Cristopher Sánchez actually take home NL hardware this year? The PHLY Phillies Podcast breaks down the 2025 NL Awards, including MVP, Cy Young, and Manager of the Year — and what it means for the Phillies’ stars and Rob Thomson’s chances. Plus, we react to Harrison Bader opting out of his $10 million option, take a closer look at the Contemporary Era Hall of Fame ballot, and wrap things up with another fun round of our Wednesday trivia game, “Remember Me?”

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have done it again… back-to-back World Series champions. But what does their dominance mean for the future of Major League Baseball? The PHLY Phillies Podcast breaks it all down: are the Dodgers good or bad for MLB’s long-term health?

We also dive into the league’s potential challenges ahead, including a possible MLB lockout in 2027.

Plus, we discuss the latest Phillies offseason rumors:

⚾ Will JT Realmuto return to the Phillies, or is his time in Philly over?

🔥 Could the Houston Astros trade Isaac Paredes and shake up the hot corner market?

Join us for in-depth analysis, insider discussion, and everything Phillies baseball — only on the PHLY Phillies Podcast!

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The Philadelphia Phillies would seem pretty set in the infield for the 2026 MLB season: Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm and Edmundo Sosa. But as Dave Dombrowski looks to change the roster this offseason, could we see changes. Maybe Alec Bohm gets dealt after being involved in trad rumors last offseason. Maybe Trea Turner makes that long-awaited move to the outfield. On the PHLY Phillies Podcast, Rich Hofmann and Jamie Lynch go over the free agent and trade candidates in the infield, plus wonder if top prospect Aidan Miller could get called up.

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For the past few years, the outfield has been the weak spot for the Philadelphia Phillies. That finally changed at the end of 2025, but that was largely due to outgoing free agent Harrison Bader, acquired from Minnesota at the MLB trade deadline. With Nick Castellanos and Max Kepler likely gone, how does Dave Dombrowksi improve the outfield this winter? Might we see call-ups, in the form of top prospect Justin Crawford? Will John Middleton open up the checkbook for Kyle Tucker in free agency? If not will Dave Dombrowski do better in the free agency bargain bin than Kepler? And could this be the year for a trade, particularly with Brandon Marsh? The Phillies could revisit the Steven Kwan trade market. Jamie Lynch and Rich Hofmann discuss the Phillies hot stove, potential MLB realignment and more on the PHLY Phillies Podcast.

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When Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski sat down for his annual October press conference, he offered intriguing comments about Phillies star first baseman Bryce Harper. At one point, Dombrowski wondered aloud if Harper would return to being an elite player after his worst season as a Phillie in 2025. But in a recent article in The Athletic, Harper said that he played through injury and was "really hurt" by Dombrowski's comments. Was Dombrowski simply challenging his start player? Might Bryce Harper get traded? If not, will this drama linger into the 2026 season? Jamie Lynch and Rich Hofmann discuss that and more on the PHLY Phillies Podcast.

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