Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast
A podcast for fans of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Episodes
June 27, 2025 • 51 mins
The Phillies were collectively outscored 5-1 against the Astros as they were swept out of Houston despite three terrific pitching performances from their starters. Justin Klugh and John Stolnis lament the offensive woes and look ahead to Atlanta.
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June 26, 2025 • 41 mins
On Episode 977 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of the Good Phight talks about the Phillies back-to-back shutout losses at the hands of the Astros in Houston. The offense is dead and in need of help, but will Dave Dombrowski use the trade deadline to pick up a bat? What about the bullpen. John analyzes Dombrowski's interview with The Athletic's Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville, searching for clues.
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June 24, 2025 • 66 mins
On Episode 976 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and SABR's Editor of the Baseball Research Journal, Liz Roscher, recap the Phillies' emphatic series win over the Mets this weekend. Is this now officially a two-team race in the NL East? Did the Phils make a statement with their two blowout wins? Also, John, Justin and Liz talk about which Phillies are deservin...
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June 20, 2025 • 50 mins
The Phillies and Mets are playing for first place in the NL East on a hot weekend in Philadelphia. The Good Phight's Joe Edinger talks about the match-up with Justin Klugh, as well as the ten-year anniversary of the White Towel game. Then, authors Derek Bain and John Racanelli drop by to discuss their book, "Hardball Retro’s Compendium of Baseball Video Games and Electronic Handhelds."
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June 18, 2025 • 40 mins
On Episode 974 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of SB Nation's The Good Phight lists five potential outfielders the Phillies could pursue at the trade deadline. Also, what Bryson Stott needs to do to take the next step, does Ranger Suarez has a future in Philly, and thoughts on the Nick Castellanos drama from this week in Miami.
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June 17, 2025 • 69 mins
On Episode 973 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY in Philadelphia, The Good Phight's John Stolnis, Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher from SABR's Baseball Research Journal react to the Phillies' sudden winning streak after Monday's 5-2 win over the Marlins. Pitching heroes, bats that are now hot and Orion Kerkering the new closer? Plus, a spirited debate over AI in baseball and the Rafael Devers trade!
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June 13, 2025 • 50 mins
Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about the Phillies' big series win against the Cubs this week and the ambiguity of their future roster moves. Then, Sportsnet analyst Blake Murphy gives us the lowdown on the red hot Toronto Blue Jays who are coming into Philly for the weekend.
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June 11, 2025 • 39 mins
It's officially a rough patch for the Phillies, with their power numbers down, their bullpen giving up runs, and their starters missing time and/or the strike zone. Justin Klugh walks through the last week of Phillies follies as the series finale with the Cubs looms.
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June 4, 2025 • 44 mins
Fueled by a big first inning, two Trea Turner bombs, and a returning Bryce Harper, the Phillies blasted the Blue Jays in game one of their series in Toronto. Justin Klugh talks breaks down that game and talks with Phillies minor league evaluator Matt Winkelman about what Mick Abel's been up to between his first two big league starts.
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June 2, 2025 • 48 mins
Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break down the Phillies' awful weekend with the Brewers, in which they were swept at home for only the second time in three years, and discuss the roster reshuffling that has changed the look of the Phillies pitching staff.
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May 30, 2025 • 44 mins
Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher recap the Phillies' series with the Braves, as well as the target practice Atlanta took while facing the Phillies lineup. Then, Brewers beat writer Jack Stern talks about Milwaukee's surprisingly deep rotation, struggling offense, and of course, Rhys Hoskins.
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May 28, 2025 • 44 mins
On Episode 967 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight debates the merits of the Phillies retaliating against the Braves after Spencer Strider hit Bryce Harper on the elbow with a fastball Tuesday night. Also, ranking trade deadline reliever targets, moving starters to the 'pen, Bryson Stott chatter, Ranger Suarez stuff, and lots more.
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May 26, 2025 • 49 mins
On Episode 966 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh gather together to discuss the many high points of the Phillies' 6-1 road trip. How much does it matter the level of competition wasn't great? Also, they preview this week's series against the Braves in Philly. Is Atlanta any good?
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May 23, 2025 • 54 mins
The Phillies absolutely steamrolled the lousy Pirates and Rockies, and now head to West Sacramento to play a struggling Athletics team. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break it down, and then historian Matt Albertson fill us in on the last Phillies-A's Philadelphia City Series played before the Athletics moved in 1955.
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May 21, 2025 • 38 mins
On Episode 964 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down the first two games of the FIRST PLACE Phillies' series against the Rockies, including incredible pitching performances from Jesus Luzardo and Christopher Sanchez, the incredible Kyle Schwarber, why he isn't a Phillie for life yet, and reliever names to watch as the Phillies try to replace Jose Alvarado. How is it the Phils suddenly have ...
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May 18, 2025 • 57 mins
On Episode 963 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY in Philadelphia, John Stolnis from The Good Phight, SABR's Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus talk about Mick Abel's eye-opening MLB debut against the Pirates Sunday, and Jose Alvarado's shocking 80-game PED suspension that bars him from the 2025 postseason. Oh, and the Phils swept the Pirates, too.
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May 16, 2025 • 51 mins
Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about Aaron Nola's Worst Start Ever, as well the lowly Pirates coming to town. Then author Bob Fulton talks about some Phillies-Pirates history from his book, "Burial at Home Plate: The Oddball History of the Pittsburgh Pirates."
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May 15, 2025 • 49 mins
On Episode 961 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis is joined by Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports to chat about the Phillies doubleheader split against the Cardinals on Wednesday, dialing in on a troubling Aaron Nola start, another encouraging outing from Jesus Luzardo, and some talk about Pete Rose's reinstatement and Hall of Fame possibilities.
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May 12, 2025 • 72 mins
On Episode 960 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher of the Baseball Research Journal and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh hand out grades for different areas of the Phillies through the first quarter of the season, talk about the incredible run by the starting rotation, an improving offense and bullpen, the worst Phils seasons of their lifetimes, and whether Boston star Rafael Devers is ...
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May 9, 2025 • 62 mins
Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talked about the Phillies' adrenaline-pumping sweep of the Rays and look ahead to Cleveland, while Mitch Rupert gives an update on Andrew Painter's debut with the IronPigs. Then, author Luke Epplin talks about his book on Cleveland's 1948 World Series-champion team.
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