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“Viceroy” Alec Kostival
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Phillies lead writer for Philly Sports Network
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
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
Edmundo Sosa has been activated from the IL. Donovan Walton was designated for assignment.
September 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Phillies are back on
September 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Tonight’s Phillies game is expected to resume at 10:30 PM
September 24, 2025 at 2:13 AM
What a game. Phillies now own the tiebreaker over the Dodgers for seeding purposes.
September 17, 2025 at 4:58 AM
The Phillies have had really good road trips in LA recently
September 17, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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
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
Excited to see the hangover lineup tonight
September 16, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Excited to see the hangover lineup tonight
September 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Kyle Schwarber. 50 bombs. 2nd Phillie ever
September 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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.
August 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Bad day at the office for the Phils
August 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The Duran injury rollercoaster has come to a full and complete stop #Phillies
August 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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
Rough call on Otto Kemp
August 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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 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
Reposted by “Viceroy” Alec Kostival
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
Cris Sánchez might be the best lefty in Major League Baseball
July 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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
Christopher Sánchez has 9 strikeouts through 6 IP on just 70 pitches. He’s cruising.
July 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
First the Coldplay cam, now a bachelor skit. We’re seeing a lot of this Phillis with the Phanatic.

Good for them.
July 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Can the Phillies ride catcher’s interferences to the World Series?

My column:
July 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Reposted by “Viceroy” Alec Kostival
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