Episodes

  • #954: Big Series Win For the Phillies, We Should Be Happier

    #954: Big Series Win For the Phillies, We Should Be Happier
    Apr 29 2025
    On Episode 954 of WHYY's Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh talk about the high points of the Phillies' series win over the Cubs, Aaron Nola's bounceback, some signs of life from the offense, and a little nonsense on 4 HR-games in MLB.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Hittin' Season #953: Are the Cubs Just What the Phillies Need?

    Hittin' Season #953: Are the Cubs Just What the Phillies Need?
    Apr 25 2025
    The Cubs are probably even hotter than the Mets who just swept the Phillies—but their pitching is vulnerable, just what a Phillies offense full of underlying successes could use. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the coming weekend at Wrigley Field, as does author Stuart Shea, who talks about his book, “Wrigley Field: The Long Life and Contentious Times of the Friendly Confines."
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    58 mins
  • #952: 10 Observations about the Phillies and Mets

    #952: 10 Observations about the Phillies and Mets
    Apr 24 2025
    On Episode 952 of Hittin' Season, The Good Phight's John Stolnis recaps the three-game sweep the Phillies suffered against the Mets this week with 10 observations about where things stand with the Phils. Also, Jeff Warren, host of the Philadelphia Sports Table podcast joins the show to share his thoughts on the series, and we take a look ahead to another tough match-up this weekend in Chicago against the red-hot Cubs.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • #951: Man, I Really Hate the Mets

    #951: Man, I Really Hate the Mets
    Apr 22 2025
    On Episode 951 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and SABR's Liz Roscher talk about Monday night's 5-4 loss to the Mets in New York, the Phillies' leaky bullpen, Aaron Nola now 0-5, Trea Turner and Bryce Harper's 9th inning ABs and more. Also, who's better right now, Jesus Luzardo or Cristopher Sanchez? And has Bryson Stott emerged as the answer in the leadoff spot? Plus, things aren't going so well in Atlanta for manager Brian Snitker.
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    52 mins
  • #950: Ace Cristopher Sanchez & Marlins Preview

    #950: Ace Cristopher Sanchez & Marlins Preview
    Apr 18 2025
    On Episode 950 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis and Justin Klugh wrap up the Phils' series split against the Giants and drool over Cristopher Sanchez' changeup. Also, Justin talks with Ely Sussman of Fish on First to preview this weekend's Marlins series, as well as with Sam Zygner, author of "The Forgotten Marlins," a book about the 1956-1960 minor-league team. Shut up, it was cool.
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    52 mins
  • #949: Observations About the Phillies Flailing Offense

    #949: Observations About the Phillies Flailing Offense
    Apr 17 2025
    On Episode 949 of WHYY's Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight offers five observations about the Phillies offense as the team continues to struggle to score. Also, thoughts on Aaron Nola's latest disappointing start and why a rocky beginning to the season is not cause for panic.
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    40 mins
  • #948: The Gang Gets Really Angry at Rob Thomson At the End of the Podcast

    #948: The Gang Gets Really Angry at Rob Thomson At the End of the Podcast
    Apr 15 2025
    Powered by WHYY... On Episode 948 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher react to a weak-hitting and ineffective offense, levels of worry about Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm, Max Kepler, Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola, and make sure to stay until the very end of the podcast when the gang gets really mad at Rob Thomson for not defending J.T. Realmuto in Monday night's loss to the Giants. Feelings were felt!
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    51 mins
  • Hittin' Season #947: Phillies Head to St. Louis After a Late Loss

    Hittin' Season #947: Phillies Head to St. Louis After a Late Loss
    Apr 11 2025
    After a late loss to the Braves, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break down what lies in store for the Phillies in St. Louis. Mitch Rupert talks about Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter making his first minor league start since 2022 and author Marshall Garvey discusses his book, "Interstate '85: The Royals, the Cardinals, and the Show-Me World Series."
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    1 hr and 1 min
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