Phillies Talk: A Philadelphia Phillies Podcast

The Phillies had a chance to sweep the Marlins on Sunday, but the bullpen continues to be inconsistent to start 2025. Brooke Destra and Spencer McKercher are here to break down another series win, but left questioning what should have been a four-game win streak heading into a series with the Mets on Monday. #Phillies 

1:25 - The Phillies bullpen has the second worst ERA in baseball

6:38 - Meanwhile the offense is cooking early now

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This four game series with the Giants had the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but Sean Kane and Spencer McKercher are here to calm some nerves as there were multiple positives to takeaway from the series. 

1:07 - Sánchez shines, offense delivers in series finale

8:59 - Analyzing Bohm and Marsh's comments after Tuesday's win

14:25 - Aaron Nola's command and velocity are an issue

20:43 - Bryce Harper is HEATING up

22:55 - Preview...

The Phillies lost their first series to the Cardinals in eight years, and Corey Seidman and Spencer McKercher are here to breakdown a disappointing road trip where the Phillies went 2-4.

1:15 - Energy lacking as offense gets shutout twice over the weekend

5:22 - Brandon Marsh's struggles to start 2025

8:32 - Wheeler's command goes away for second straight start

13:38 - Could we see Justin Crawford sooner rather than later?

19:43 - Andre...

It was a marathon of a night on Thursday/Friday morning, but during the rain delay, Corey Seidman stayed dry and was joined by Spencer McKercher to discuss the three-game series in Atlanta. 

1:57 - Bohm moves down in the lineup in the series finale.

4:45 - Bullpen being used a lot to start the season.

6:11 - Who would have guessed Taijuan Walker hasn't allowed a run in his first two starts.

15:17 - Good to see Trea Turner come up clut...

What a weekend in South Philly! The Phillies take two of three from the defending World Series champions, and Corey Seidman and Spencer McKercher are here to break it all down.

:59 - What a fun weekend of baseball at CBP with the Phillies taking 2/3 from the Dodgers
3:09 - Jordan Romano continues to struggle out of the 'pen
7:41 - Philies walk 11 (!) times in Sunday's win
13:21 - Jesús Luzardo was IMPRESSIVE on Friday
17:28 - Long ball ...

Coming off the sweep of the Rockies, Spencer McKercher is joined by Brooke Destra to discuss: 

2:12 - Taijuan dazzles in 2025 debut

12:50 - No Sosa in the lineup on Thursday

15:42 - Is it June??? Kyle Schwarber is on a massive heater to start the season

20:17 - Previewing Dodgers series this weekend

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Right after Monday's win in the home opener, Corey Seidman and Spencer McKercher are back to recap an eventful weekend in D.C. and a crazy Monday back at Citizens Bank Park. 

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:57 - First half the game was dominated by pitching (and shadows)

4:57 - After a loud offseason, Alec Bohm comes through

8:33 - Harper's homer after not homering in the spring

13:07 - Zack Wheeler didn't miss a beat

14:29 - What stuck out the most in yesterday's win?

17:32 - Previewing the rest of the weekend in D.C.

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1:15 - Can the Phillies improve on last year's finish?

4:56 - Lineup predictions/expectations

8:09 - NL East outlook

15:56 - A closer look at the 2025 Phillies bullpen

19:13 - Over/Unders for key players on the team and predictions for the season

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We're only 6 days away from Opening day, Corey Seidman and Spencer McKercher discuss how the injuries and camp battles have effected the roster. 
 

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- Painter’s first live BP of the spring

- Crawford, Miller shine in Spring Breakout game

- Lineup is heating up at the right time

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1:42 - Luzardo, Wheeler both get roughed up in second spring starts

6:10 - Nola looks great on Thursday, more on his durability as a starter

8:51 - After Taijuan Walker's spring debut, do we know his role for the season yet?

14:50 - Is there an under the radar name that could make the big league roster in the bullpen?

20:53 - Thoughts on Bryce Harper's comments in Ken Rosenthal's article

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1:29 - Rojas goes yard, Wheeler dazzles against Yankees

4:42 - Bullpen looks electric as Romano makes his debut 

7:44 - Weston Wilson injury update

9:18 - Reacting to Bryce Harper getting hit by a pitch, avoiding any serious injuries

14:02 - Kyle Schwarber at first base 

16:20 - Prospects making an early impression

21:23 - The fellas' favorite restaurant in Clearwater

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As the first Spring Training games of the season approach this weekend, Corey Seidman and Spencer McKercher bring you the latest from the first week of full squad workouts. 

1:15 - Trea Turner reports to camp, comments about potential lineup changes

6:08 - Corey's observations as full squad workouts continue

11:24 - A big season awaits for Rafael Marchan
14:27 - What to expect from Garrett Stubbs this season

17:56 - Getting ready for th...

2:09 - Potential lineup changes for 2025

9:14 - Sosa in center field? J.T. Realmuto getting time in left field?

15:13 - Kyle Schwarber taking reps at first base

18:25 - When it's all said and done, will Kyle Schwarber be remembered as a Philie or a Chicago Cub?

19:35 - Nick Castellanos with some interesting comments over the weekend

26:22 - Observations on Aidan Miller and Andrew Painter in camp so far 

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1:10 - Corey's initial takeaways from day one

4:57 - Matt Strahm has a new throwing partner after Jeff Hoffman signed with the Blue Jays

6:38 - Taijuan Walker throws a bullpen session, Dave Dombrowski happy with Walker's velocity

8:52 - Not a lot of positions battle this year in camp

15:03 - Dave Dombrowski's comments on being happy with all the pitching the Phillies have

18:07 - A new look for Aaron Nola and Jose Alvarado looks great

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We're just four weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training, and Corey Seidman and Spencer McKercher are back to discuss: 

1:00 - Phillies announce non-roster invitees to big league camp (Painter, Miller, Crawford included)

6:04 - Phillies have spent more money (based on payroll) this offseason than any other team

11:35 - Nick Castellanos viral interview

15:13 - Jeff Hoffman signs with Blue Jays

19:34 - Thoughts o...

The Phillies pulled off a big trade Sunday morning for Marlins LHP Jesus Luzardo, who has been very good when healthy the last three seasons. Corey Seidman breaks down how the move impacts their rotation and could affect Ranger Suarez' future.

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