High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Bring Me deGrom Apr 05, 2021

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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies sweeping the Braves. The guys discuss how impressive the pitching has been, reasons to believe the Phillies might actually be a legitimately good team, and much more.

162-0 is Still on the Table Apr 02, 2021

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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a thrilling Phillies Opening Day victory over the Braves. The guys discuss Aaron Nola's great outing, a strong showing from the bullpen, how much the lineup grinds, and much more.

THIS TIME NEXT WEEK...PHILS Mar 25, 2021

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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz get excited for the Phillies with the season only being a week away. The guys preview the season talking pitching, the lineup, general concerns, win total predictions, and much more.

The Injury Gods Better Not Ruin This For Us Mar 18, 2021

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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back talking Phillies only two weeks away from Opening Day. The guys discuss what has stood out from Spring Training so far, how they think the centerfield situation is going to play out (#WhyNotMick), and much more.

Everything in Life is 50/50, it’s Either Gonna Happen or it’s Not (Plus Mickey Moniak) Mar 12, 2021

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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are joined for the second time by friend of the podcast Mickey Moniak. The guys talk to Mickey about his hot spring, what it was like to finally make it to the bigs, and much more. Plus, James and Jack talk Spring Training and Archie Bradley.

Jim Konstanty Has to Be On The Phillies Wall of Fame Mar 05, 2021

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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a monster day of Phillies Spring Training baseball. The guys discuss what they've seen from the Phillies so far in Spring Training, including a drubbing of the New York Yankees. James and Jack also begin the Jim Konstanty campaign, talk about Brandon Kintzler coming in hot, and much more.

If They Don't Win More Than 81 Games I'll Quit This Podcast Feb 25, 2021

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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are getting excited for Phillies season. The guys discuss the absurdity of the Phillies over/under win total, whether the team may still have a move or two left in their pocket, and much more.

Pitchers and Catchers! Feb 18, 2021

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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz get excited about pitchers and catchers reporting - Baseball is back! The guys discuss the Phillies' recent moves, how confident they are in the pitching staff, and much more.

Do You Ever Just Think About Matt Moore Late at Night? Feb 12, 2021

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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz break down the recent moves the Phillies have made. The guys also discuss what's next for the team, how they currently stack up against the rest of the NL East, and more.

The Didi, a Day Too Late, Emergency Pod Feb 02, 2021

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James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are finally here with the Didi Gregorious emergency pod. The guys discuss Didi's return, what's next for the team, a renewed sense of optimism in the Phillies, and much more.