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"We Don't Care Who's Coming" Jul 12, 2024

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The Phillies entered the week believing they are the best team in baseball. Their sweep of the Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park only reaffirmed those beliefs.

“We don’t care who’s coming,” Johan Rojas said. “We don’t care who we are playing. We’re just going to beat them.”

So many good things happened this week against L.A. Trea Turner continued to swing a hot bat, drawing comparisons to Jimmy Rollins’ 2007 NL MVP season. Phillies pitchers held Shohei Ohtani to three singles, striking him out in a few big spots. Cristopher Sánchez rebounded in a big way on Wednesday. Rojas made a fantastic catch in left-center field on Thursday night.

Ruben, Jim and Todd dig into it all.

They start the show by talking about a shocking confession Ruben made on the 94 WIP Morning Show on Thursday.

Did he really call into WIP using a fake voice?

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It sparked a conversation about wacky press box hijinks.

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No More Speed Bumps Jul 10, 2024

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Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber were back in the Phillies’ lineup for Tuesday night’s 10-1 victory over the Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park.

The lineup looked like a completely different animal with them in the No. 1 and 3 spots, respectively.

But then Zack Wheeler left the game after the fifth inning because of left lower back tightness. Is there any reason to be concerned? Should he make his next start on Sunday against the A’s? Should the Phillies start somebody else and bring him back after the All-Star break? The guys dig into Wheeler’s situation.

They also talk about Harper’s return, what happens with the No. 2 catcher once J.T. Realmuto returns and much more.

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Help Is On The Way Jul 08, 2024

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The Phillies lost two of three this weekend in Atlanta, but they still have an eight-game lead in the NL East.

Also, help is on the way.

Kyle Schwarber will be activated from the injured list before Tuesday night’s series opener against the Dodgers. There is a chance Bryce Harper is activated, too. If not Tuesday, then perhaps before the end of the series. Ruben, Jim and Todd talk about getting Schwarber and Harper back before the break.

The Phillies have a franchise-record seven players going to the All-Star Game in Texas: Harper, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm, Zack Wheeler, Ranger Suárez, Jeff Hoffman and Matt Strahm. There were some emotional reactions in the clubhouse when Rob Thomson announced those names. Which selections jumped out to the guys?

J.T. Realmuto comes back after the All-Star break. Who goes to Triple-A? Garrett Stubbs or Rafael Marchán?

Michael Mercado struggled Sunday. Who starts Saturday: Mercado or Tyler Phillips, the local kid who dazzled in his debut on Sunday?

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Jeff Francoeur joins the show! Jul 05, 2024

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The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves open a three-game series on Friday night at Truist Park in Atlanta. It feels like a big one, even with the Phillies holding a significant lead in the NL East.

Who better to talk about the Phillies and Braves than Jeff Francoeur?

Frenchy played for both the Braves and Phillies in his 12-year MLB career. These days, he is an analyst for Braves TV and for national baseball games on TBS.

Frenchy is one of baseball’s great personalities, so The Phillies Show had a blast talking to him about several topics:

What makes this current Phillies team so good.
How important this weekend’s series is for Atlanta.
His best stories from his only season with the 2015 Phillies, which include an appearance as a pitcher in Baltimore.
His best Chase Utley story.
His opinions on youth sports. Frenchy hosts the Pure Athlete podcast, which is dedicated to helping kids and parents navigate youth sports.

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By Any Means Necessary Jul 01, 2024

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The Phillies lost Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to injuries late last week. They won two of their first three games without them. They won Friday following a brilliant pitching performance from Cristopher Sánchez. They won Sunday, overcoming a five-error afternoon to enjoy their biggest comeback victory of the year.

They'll have to win any way then can until Harper and Schwarber return, possibly before the All-Star break.

Ruben, Jim and Todd talk about life without Harper, Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto for the next few weeks. They dig into the Phillies’ All-Star candidates, then answer questions from The Phillies Show listeners:

What top prospects would they consider untouchable before the July 30 trade deadline?

What is going to happen to Whit Merrifield?

What is their best Harry Kalas story?

What’s on the grill for the Fourth of July?

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Pushing 'Next Man Up' Principle Jun 28, 2024

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The Phillies reached the halfway point of their season on Thursday night with the best record in baseball. They are on pace to win a franchise-record 106 games.

But here come the injuries.

Before Thursday's game, the Phillies placed Spencer Turnbull on the 15-day injured list with a strained right lat. He is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. Michael Mercado is expected to take his place in the short term. Then late in Thursday's game, Kyle Schwarber left with tightness in his left groin, while Bryce Harper hobbled up the first-base line with a left hamstring injury.

How will the Phillies handle the potential losses of Harper and Schwarber, if either or both land on the IL? Will we see Buddy Kennedy, Johan Rojas, Weston Wilson or Darick Hall? Who hits leadoff if Schwarber misses time? Who hits third if Harper goes on the IL?

How concerned should the Phillies be about the starting pitching depth?

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Sánchez Down, Suárez To Go Jun 24, 2024

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The Phillies just signed left-hander Cristopher Sánchez to a four-year contract extension with two club options that could keep him in the Phils rotation through 2030. Ruben and Todd talk about Sánchez’s journey, from struggling big leaguer to bona fide stud in arguably Major League Baseball’s best rotation.

Of course, once one deal is done, it’s natural to think about the next. Could an extension be coming for Ranger Suárez? Could the Phillies really sign another starter to a multiyear extension after signing Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola and Sánchez to multiyear deals?

Ruben said locking up Ranger is a no-brainer.

The guys also discuss the Phillies’ No. 5 starter situation with Taijuan Walker on the injured list and Spencer Turnbull taking his place. What happens if Turnbull picks up where he left off, while Walker gets healthy and starts throwing an effective splitter again?

Decisions, decisions.

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Cole Hamels joins the show! Jun 20, 2024

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The Phillies don't win the 2008 World Series without Cole Hamels.

He went 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in five postseason starts, winning World Series MVP and NLCS MVP honors in the process. He lived up to the hype as the 17th overall pick in the 2002 Draft, giving the Phillies a homegrown ace they desperately needed for years.

Is Hamels one of the greatest Phillies ever? Absolutely. The old-school stats say so, but so do the new ones. Hamels ranks 11th all-time in WAR by a Phillies player, according to Baseball Reference, just behind Jimmy Rollins and Bobby Abreu, and just ahead of Chuck Klein and Curt Schilling.

Hamels shared his favorite Phillies memories with Ruben, Jim and Todd before his June 21, 2024, retirement ceremony at Citizens Bank Park. He talked about getting drafted by the Phillies, the franchise's glorious run from 2007-11, drilling Bryce Harper with a pitch in 2012, throwing a no-hitter in his final Phillies start in 2015, and so much more.

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A New Look in Center Field? Jun 17, 2024

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The Phillies are finally home after a grueling 20-game stretch in which they played 14 on the road, including two in London, three in San Francisco, three in Colorado and six in the AL East. The Phillies lost two of three over the weekend in Baltimore, which culminated in Rob Thomson getting ejected in Sunday’s series finale. It was the angriest anybody has ever seen the typically mild-mannered Canadian, who astutely picks and chooses his spots to send messages to his players.

This seemed like one of those moments.

The Phillies will play 10 of their next 13 games at Citizens Ban Park, and fans are likely to see a different lineup. First, Trea Turner is expected to be activated before Monday's series opener against the Padres. Signs point to Johan Rojas getting optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Is it the right time to option Rojas? How do the Phillies handle center field? How do they handle left? If Rojas is optioned, does it increase the likelihood that Dave Dombrowski finds an outfielder before the July 30 trade deadline?

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Burgers, Boston and Baltimore Jun 14, 2024

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The Phillies returned from London and dropped two of three to the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Now, they have an even bigger test: a three-game series this weekend against the Orioles in Baltimore. The Phils are just 9-8 since May 23. Any reason to worry?

The offense has cooled, but help is on the way. Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh could both be back before the end of the weekend. Does Marsh move to center field upon his return? If so, what happens to Johan Rojas?

The guys answer some listener questions, including who would win a hot dog eating contest.

Jim also takes a stroll down memory lane, recalling the time in Baltimore that legendary Phillies coach John Vukovich wanted to kill the Oriole Bird.

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