“Viceroy” Alec Kostival
@baseballalec.bsky.social
Phillies lead writer for Philly Sports Network
Host of 11K and Counting Podcast
Host of 11K and Counting Podcast
With a matchup against the reigning LA Dodgers looming, here’s why the 2025 Phillies have a better chance to capture a World Series than any of the 2022,23,and 24 teams.
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What makes the 2025 Phillies the best team of their playoff run? – Philly Sports
The Philadelphia Phillies had just willed themselves to a World Series matchup against a heavily favored Houston Astros team. Things started spectacularly
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October 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
With a matchup against the reigning LA Dodgers looming, here’s why the 2025 Phillies have a better chance to capture a World Series than any of the 2022,23,and 24 teams.
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Kyle Schwarber has set the all-time record for home runs against lefties as a left-handed hitter. His 23 long balls passed Stan Musial and Matt Olson
September 24, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Kyle Schwarber has set the all-time record for home runs against lefties as a left-handed hitter. His 23 long balls passed Stan Musial and Matt Olson
Edmundo Sosa has been activated from the IL. Donovan Walton was designated for assignment.
September 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Edmundo Sosa has been activated from the IL. Donovan Walton was designated for assignment.
Phillies are back on
September 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Phillies are back on
Tonight’s Phillies game is expected to resume at 10:30 PM
September 24, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Tonight’s Phillies game is expected to resume at 10:30 PM
What a game. Phillies now own the tiebreaker over the Dodgers for seeding purposes.
September 17, 2025 at 4:58 AM
What a game. Phillies now own the tiebreaker over the Dodgers for seeding purposes.
The Phillies have had really good road trips in LA recently
September 17, 2025 at 3:44 AM
The Phillies have had really good road trips in LA recently
I’m glad I don’t have to hear people say Bryce Harper isn’t clutch anymore for a while
September 17, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I’m glad I don’t have to hear people say Bryce Harper isn’t clutch anymore for a while
Bader 8
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Marsh 7
Kemp 5
Kepler 9
Wilson 4
Stott 6
Marchán 2
Not as exciting, Phillies must want to get a good look at Ohtani on the mound
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Marsh 7
Kemp 5
Kepler 9
Wilson 4
Stott 6
Marchán 2
Not as exciting, Phillies must want to get a good look at Ohtani on the mound
Excited to see the hangover lineup tonight
September 16, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Bader 8
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Marsh 7
Kemp 5
Kepler 9
Wilson 4
Stott 6
Marchán 2
Not as exciting, Phillies must want to get a good look at Ohtani on the mound
Schwarber DH
Harper 3
Marsh 7
Kemp 5
Kepler 9
Wilson 4
Stott 6
Marchán 2
Not as exciting, Phillies must want to get a good look at Ohtani on the mound
Excited to see the hangover lineup tonight
September 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Excited to see the hangover lineup tonight
Kyle Schwarber. 50 bombs. 2nd Phillie ever
September 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Kyle Schwarber. 50 bombs. 2nd Phillie ever
Otto Kemp was optioned to Lehigh Valley and Cal Stevenson was released to make room for Aaron Nola on the 40-man roster
Alec Bohm was also activated from the IL.
Alec Bohm was also activated from the IL.
August 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Otto Kemp was optioned to Lehigh Valley and Cal Stevenson was released to make room for Aaron Nola on the 40-man roster
Alec Bohm was also activated from the IL.
Alec Bohm was also activated from the IL.
Bad day at the office for the Phils
August 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Bad day at the office for the Phils
Rob Thomson is making it sound like Duran should be OK. He said Duran was feeling better by the time the cart got to him.
August 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Rob Thomson is making it sound like Duran should be OK. He said Duran was feeling better by the time the cart got to him.
Rough call on Otto Kemp
August 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Rough call on Otto Kemp
If this 2025 Phillies team wins the World Series, I’m writing a piece giving some credit to that Jimmy Rollins speech
August 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
If this 2025 Phillies team wins the World Series, I’m writing a piece giving some credit to that Jimmy Rollins speech
If you missed the Philly Sports Network MLB trade deadline livestream, here were my thoughts on the Phillies acquiring Johan Durán
August 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
If you missed the Philly Sports Network MLB trade deadline livestream, here were my thoughts on the Phillies acquiring Johan Durán
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I think there is something to Seth Johnson still, but also if your 7th RP is blowing it in the 11th you can only get so mad.
July 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I think there is something to Seth Johnson still, but also if your 7th RP is blowing it in the 11th you can only get so mad.
Cris Sánchez might be the best lefty in Major League Baseball
July 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Cris Sánchez might be the best lefty in Major League Baseball
The Phillies announced that they have signed all their draft picks except for their 8th, 16th, and 20th round selections
July 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The Phillies announced that they have signed all their draft picks except for their 8th, 16th, and 20th round selections
Christopher Sánchez has 9 strikeouts through 6 IP on just 70 pitches. He’s cruising.
July 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Christopher Sánchez has 9 strikeouts through 6 IP on just 70 pitches. He’s cruising.
First the Coldplay cam, now a bachelor skit. We’re seeing a lot of this Phillis with the Phanatic.
Good for them.
Good for them.
July 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
First the Coldplay cam, now a bachelor skit. We’re seeing a lot of this Phillis with the Phanatic.
Good for them.
Good for them.
Can the Phillies ride catcher’s interferences to the World Series?
My column:
My column:
July 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Can the Phillies ride catcher’s interferences to the World Series?
My column:
My column:
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No. 26 overall pick Gage Wood signs w/Phillies for $3 million (slot value = $3,492,200). Arkansas RHP, 19-strikeout no-hitter at College World Series, explosive fastball to 98 mph, power 82-85 mph curveball devastating as well.
July 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
No. 26 overall pick Gage Wood signs w/Phillies for $3 million (slot value = $3,492,200). Arkansas RHP, 19-strikeout no-hitter at College World Series, explosive fastball to 98 mph, power 82-85 mph curveball devastating as well.