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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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." For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The latest on the Phillies' deadline plans (plus our own top targets), David Robertson's latest reunion, Justin Crawford's looming presence, and Max Lazar's ghostbusting. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Veteran baseball writer (and cycling newsletter entrepreneur) Michael Baumann joins Paul to co-host. The two talk about Gage Wood and the rest of the Phillies' draft day one, the Major League team at the break, more trade deadline musings, and avoiding eating at Arby's. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
With a little more than 3 weeks to go before the trade deadline, is the temperature around the Phillies starting to climb? Are the chances increasing that they think bigger? Paul and Matt discuss deadline strategy, roster maneuvering, dream on some big names, and try like hell to avoid talking about whatever it was Phil Cuzzi did on Monday night. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.