The Phillies Show

Pat Burrell led the Philadelphia Phillies' 2008 World Series championship parade down Broad Street. Now, he's a hitting coach with the San Francisco Giants. The Phillies and Giants play a four-game series beginning Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. Pat spent time this week with Ruben, Jim and Todd. He told some great Phillies stories, shared his incredible insight on his new job as Giants hitting coach and discussed his journey to sobriety. A truly enjoyable conversation with the former Phillies left fielder.

The Phillies just swept the Padres in San Diego. They're tied with the Yankees for the third-best record in baseball. They're hot. But nobody in the Phillies lineup is hotter than Alec Bohm. He had 20 home runs and 97 RBIs last season, but is this the year he truly breaks out, makes an All-Star team and maybe even picks up a NL MVP vote or two? Ruben, Jim and Todd discuss his development, both offensively and defensively. Of course, Ranger Suarez's ridiculous 32-inning scoreless streak is discussed, as well as Taijuan Walker's 2024 debut on Sunday in San Diego. Stay for some great beat writer hijinks at the end.

The Phillies rotation continues to roll, and people are starting to compare this group to the 2011 Phillies rotation, which is one of the best single-season performances by any rotation in baseball history. Ruben, Jim and Todd compare the two. Todd shares a story about the time Roy Halladay almost killed him with a look.  Taijuan Walker rejoins the rotation. How long is his leash? Ruben thinks it isn't that long. Plus, some talk about the upcoming series at Petco Park, and more.

Come for the recap of the Phillies 8-2 homestand. Stay for the talk about the show's super cool logo and some great stories from Phillies days past in Cincinnati.

Ranger Suárez tossed his second career shutout on Tuesday. Do the Phillies have the best 1-2-3 combo of any rotation in baseball? The gang discusses it, plus the imminent return of Taijuan Walker and what it means for Spencer Turnbull, and what's behind Johan Rojas' recent improvements at the plate.

The Phillies are still trying to find their footing offensively. Ruben has an interesting theory why they've started slowly. Jim and Todd dig into the slow start as well as they look ahead to what should be a big week against the Rockies and White Sox. 

A few Phillies made some illuminating comments toward the end of a successful road trip this week in St. Louis. Specifically, they've been too tentative at the plate. Could the team's emphasis on reducing their chase rate taken away some of their aggressiveness at the plate?

The solar eclipse is here, but there is more important issues to discuss. Like the Phillies' base running. How do you clean it up without sacrificing the players' aggressiveness? Also, what Spencer Strider's injury means to the Phillies and baseball, and continued concerns about Johan Rojas.

The Phillies played baseball in nasty weather this week. Was it because of a rumored Thursday night wedding at Citizens Bank Park? Ruben, Jim and Todd talk about that, the Phillies' slow offensive start, Bryce Harper's excellence and more.

The Phillies salvaged their first series of the season by beating the Braves on Sunday. Ruben, Jim and Todd share their early takeaways and overreactions from opening weekend. Plus, how about Rhys Hoskins' slide in New York?

Ruben Amaro Jr., Jim Salisbury and Todd Zolecki debut a new Phillies podcast before Opening Day 2024. We share our favorite Opening Day memories, our final thoughts on spring training and why the Phillies might finally catch the Braves and win the NL East.