#985: Phillies First Half Recap & All Star Trivia Spectacular!

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July 14, 2025 • 80 mins

On Episode 985 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, review the first half of the Phillies' 2025 season and wonder, how are the Phillies in first place? Also, John, Justin and Liz dive into a trivia challenge centered around the Philadelphia Phillies and their All-Star Game history, flowing through various milestones, memorable moments, and anecdotes from past All-Star Game. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Season 02:40 Home Run Derby Highlights and Player Performances 05:28 Phillies' First Half Performance and Team Dynamics 08:42 Strengths and Weaknesses of the Phillies' Roster 11:37 Reflections on the First Half and Comparisons to Other Teams 14:46 Grading the Players: Starting Pitching and Offense 17:37 Bryce Harper's Impact and Expectations 20:33 Assessing the Bullpen and Overall Team Performance 23:30 Final Thoughts and All-Star Trivia 40:11 Trade Deadline Predictions 42:39 All-Star Game Trivia Fun 53:38 Milestones and Memorable Moments 59:16 All-Star Game Trivia Begins 01:02:18 Milestones and Historical Context 01:05:07 The Evolution of the Vet Stadium 01:07:43 Home Run Derby Highlights 01:11:31 Memorable All-Star Moments 01:15:17 Final Trivia Challenge and Wrap-Up

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