The newest addition to the Phillies beat, Charlotte Varnes, joins Paul and Matt for a chat on first impressions of Philly, marathons, life on the beat, and tolerating having Matt as a coworker. Plus, the guys chat outfield changes. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
As one of the hottest teams in baseball, the Phillies are leaving the northeast heat wave in their wake for a six-game road trip to Houston and Atlanta, after taking two of three from the Mets. Paul and Matt look at what's changed in the two weeks since the bottom-out in Pittsburgh. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
I imagine we're all feeling a bit better after this homestand, yeah? The Phillies looked more like themselves this week. But now, as we enter late June, there's a tense waiting period about to begin. Who will be selling? Who will try to buy? What reverberations will the Phils feel from the massive Rafael Devers-to-San Fran deal that landed on Sunday? Paul and Matt dig in. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
The Phillies are 1-9 in their last 10, and finished their latest road trip with a 3-game sweep of 1-run losses at the hand of the Pirates. Things haven't been great. SO we're wondering: What level of concern should we really have for different areas of this team? What's a true capital-P Problem, and what can we expect to see sorted out sooner than later? Paul and Matt dive in. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
What started out on such a high note (series win over the Braves!) quickly took a turn for the worse (swept by the Brewers at home!) this weekend. Amid the highs and lows, Paul and Matt back on the past week, then quickly turn attention to the path ahead: Bryce Harper's return, a trip to Canada, and possibly Wheeler vs. Skenes. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
The Phillies cleaned up against some lesser competition and are back atop the East heading into a week against the Braves and Brewers at home. Paul and Matt talk about the left side of the infield's offensive surge, Matt Strahm, Jesús Luzardo (of course), and shoutout Sactown-area listeners who came out to the games. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
Kyle Schwarber rips, and has 300 Major League home runs as proof. The big story, though, is José Alvarado's 80-game suspension. What comes now, what comes next (in July), and what comes later (in October)? That, plus Mick Abel's dazzling debut and a good problem to have. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
The Phillies had a great road trip, going 5-1 against the Rays and Guardians. The rotation is pitching well. The bullpen is getting back on its feet. Kyle Schwarber is a monster. Andrew Painter is facing Triple-A hitters. It's been a good stretch in Phillies World, and Paul and Matt are here to match the mood. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
A winning homestand segues into Major League games at a minor league park later this week. Paul and Matt revisit the Nationals and Diamondbacks series and how, despite the 19-15 record, this team may be critically flawed in their pursuit of a title. What can be done about that? Plus, Ranger's return and the new bullpen configuration. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
Losing a series to the Mets? Never good. Getting swept? Worse still. But the week ended on a high note with a series win against the high-powered Cubs, and the Phils look to press ahead with a homestand this week. Paul and Matt talk the offense, the dual platoon option, and looming roster decisions on the pitching side. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
The Phillies are (still) on pace to win 90-plus games...but it doesn't always feel that way! Even a 4-3 homestand had its share of bumps and bruises, even in victory. How close are the Phillies to clocking on all cylinders? Plus, some recognition for what's actually gone right so far (and there is a good chunk of that!), plus a look ahead to the first series in Queens of '25 against the Mets. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
The Phillies are 9-6, but the mood surrounding them feels a bit sobered. Is it too early for bigger shakeups? Are the concerns around Bohm and Marsh well- or unfounded? And how much have these two weeks really told us, anyway? Paul and Matt dig in. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
Edmundo Sosa raking without a set position? Good problem to have. Jordan Romano frequently not having his A-level stuff as a key part of the bullpen? Not as great a problem to have. Paul and Matt recap a (mostly) positive weekend and start to the year, and look ahead to the first Braves series of the season. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
A 3-1 start and a rousing home opener have the Phillies off to a good start. Paul and Matt take a look back at the weekend and opener, talk about early standouts, and look ahead to the rest of the week. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
It's Opening Week! Paul and Matt sit down to talk through the final roster notes from the end of Spring Training, then get to their season preview by way of some props and over/unders. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
Is there a draft in here? Yes. Paul and Matt run a four-round draft to pick whose Spring Trainings they think are the most "Real." Is there an indication of a breakout or two? DO some performances show cause for concern? A tiny spoiler: It's mostly very positive! For more, visit www.patreon.com/philliestherapy
With about 2 weeks to go before camp breaks, an injury threatens to upend the balance of the Phillies bullpen. Who can seize the spot? Plus, the curious right-handed lean of the Phils' pitching depth, and revisiting the status of Trea Turner's leadoff spot projection. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
It's the first week in March, so that means we can draw concrete conclusions about everybody. Right? Of course. Paul and Matt give their props to the recently reassigned Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller, update the pitching landscape on the back of Taijuan Walker's pleasant surprise outing, and waffle on the value of pitching models. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
Games have begun, and the Phillies' thinnest unit (right-handed-hitting outfielders) has taken a couple of hits with injuries to Weston Wilson and Johan Rojas. What's the latest with them, and which of the reserve role competitors stands to gain the most from an extended look in their absence? For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
At last, the home stretch to fake baseball is here. Just days away from the Grapefruit League lid-lifter, the Phillies look likely to shake up the top of their lineup. What would this mean for Kyle Schwarber? For Trea Turner? For Bryce Harper? For...yeah, for everybody, really? Plus, Bryson Stott's somewhat surprising elbow revelation, and some last-minute minor league signing insurance. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
Spring Training is here! Pitchers and catchers (plus a few VIPs) have descended on Clearwater to kick off the 2025 Grapefruit League. Paul and Matt discuss J.T., the Alec Bohm situation, Spring experimentation, and some tough conversations lurking down the line. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
Typically, a team with 90% of its roster locked in place won't make for the most "intriguing" set of Spring Training storylines, but that doesn't mean the Phillies don't have guys and battles to watch. Paul and Matt each draft 5 players whose stories they're curious to watch unfold this spring. Who would make your list? For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
A late January podcast on the heels of another Eagles trip to the Super Bowl can mean only one thing: Power rankings, of course! Paul and Matt rate the units of the Phillies and the other top NL East contenders and size up how the division looks as reporting dates for pitchers and catchers creep closer. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
A lament over Jeff Hoffman's departure for Toronto quickly gives way to a question that bears resemblance to last week's: Have the Phillies done enough this offseason to supplement their outfield? For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
New year, same us. Phillies Therapy's first episode in 2025 focuses mainly on one question: Have the Phillies done enough with the bullpen and its depth this offseason? Paul and Matt dig in.
Surprise! The Phillies made some moves last week that warranted a (not-so-) quick episode this week after all. Paul and Matt discuss the Max Kepler signing and Jesus Luzardo trade, their ripple effects, and whether this finally makes the Phillies a better team on paper than they were in '24. For more, visit www.patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
Paul and Matt pour some eggnog and recap the Winter Meetings, balancing patience and disappointment with the Phillies' offseason so far, and wonder what could have been with Garrett Crochet. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
Countering the Mets' massive Juan Soto splash, the Phillies turn to the upside play at the Winter Meetings and add former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano. The moves have only just begin. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
And so the wait continues. Paul (with an assist from his 3-month-old co-host) and Matt don't have any Phillies moves to discuss yet, but the market is slowly forming around the team. Plus, the level of attention the bullpen needs, and whether Jeff Hoffman prioritizes starting over relieving in the end. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
The contract tender deadline passed with few surprises on the Phillies front. The Phillies could potentially stand to improve at backup catcher, so Garrett Stubbs's spot in the mix deserves a little context. Plus, the downstream Phils impacts of the Reds and Royals making a trade. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy
