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John Stolnis
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Phillies podcast "Hittin' Season” for @WHYY, Phils writer for
@TheGoodPhight, Eagles writer for @BleedingGreen. Husband and father of three awesome boys, living in northern Virginia. News producer & reporter in DC. I don't wear bow ties.
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From the Hittin' Season mailbag: Has Scott Franzke reached Harry Kalas levels of reverence yet? We discussed on an all NEW Hittin' Season, from @WHYY! @justinklugh.bsky.social

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November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Is Andrew Painter still untouchable? What about for Byron Buxton? Katel Marte? We discussed on an all NEW Hittin' Season, from @WHYY! @justinklugh.bsky.social

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November 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Matt Strahm? Jose Alvarado? Connor Banks? Could one of them be on the move? We discussed on an all NEW Hittin' Season, from WHYY! @justinklugh.bsky.social

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November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Did an MLB goon really threaten Bryce Harper over his yelling match with Commissioner Rob Manfred? We discuss the accusations on a new Hittin' Season, from WHYY. @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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November 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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There's nothing left for Justin Crawford to prove in AAA, it's time for him to show if he can be a big league starting outfielder. @justinklugh.bsky.social, @lizroscher.bsky.social and I discuss on an all new Hittin' Season, from @WHYY.org.

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November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Can Justin Crawford play good enough in center field to make his bat playable in the Majors? Is this a depressing question to ask about a top prospect? Check out an all new Hittin' Season, from @WHYY! @[email protected] @[email protected]

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November 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Can the Phillies replace Kyle Schwarber? Do they have any other choice but to keep him? Check out our FULL Free Agency Preview on an all NEW Hittin' Season from @WHYY.org @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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November 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Are the Phillies going to be able to change the roster the way some fans want? Would it even be wise? We discussed on an all new Hittin' Season, from @WHYY.org! @[email protected] @lizroscher.bsky.social

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November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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If the Phillies don't sign Kyle Schwarber, how good a fit is Pete Alonso? Can they sign both? We discussed on an all new Hittin' Season, from @WHYY.org. @justinklugh.bsky.social @[email protected]

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November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Fans aren't the only ones frustrated at the lack of a World Series title. Bryce Harper is too. Maybe that's where much of this angst is coming from. @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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October 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Want to hear a story about Pope Leo, a Cubs jersey, and some intra-city gamesmanship? Check out the latest Hittin' Season! @lizroscher.bsky.social @justinklugh.bsky.social

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October 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Bryce Harper's comments weren't directed at Dave Dombrowski or the Phillies. They were directed at the fans. We discussed on an all new Hittin' Season. @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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The Phillies are going to spend dead luxury tax money in 2026. So, let's not waste all that dead money on players like Max Kepler and Jordan Romano next year, huh? @justinklugh.bsky.social @[email protected]

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October 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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If the Tigers shop Tarik Skubal, should the Phillies pursue and, if so, is there any price that's too high? We discussed on the latest Hittin' Season, powered by @whyy.org @justinklugh.bsky.social

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October 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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What are the chances Bryce Harper is traded? On the latest Hittin' Season', we discussed a ridiculous idea that could never actually happen in real life. @justinklugh.bsky.social

At least, we don't think so.

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October 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Can Justin Crawford and Brandon Marsh play in the same outfield? Lots of outfield talk on the latest Hittin' Season, powered by @WHYY.

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October 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Did Dave Dombrowski indicate the Phillies are "running it back" once again? What does "running it back" even mean? I tried to explore on the latest Hittin' Season, powered by @WHYY!

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October 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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In the 2022 and '23 playoffs, Bryce Harper as an unstoppable force. Now, he's missing 96 mph fastballs right down the middle and getting bullied at the plate in October. He's not helping. @whyy

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October 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Teams are no longer intimidated coming into Citizens Bank Park. The aura is gone? Can the Phillies get it back? I discussed on the latest Hittin' Season pod, powered by @WHYY.

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October 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Win. The. Next. Pitch.

That's all the Phillies should worry about as they dig out from their Game 1 meltdown against the Dodgers. From my latest Hittin' Season podcast, powered by @WHYY.ORG.

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October 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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This will be this Phillies core's 4th crack at a World Series, and this was the most consistent season of them all. What changed? We discussed on an all NEW Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY! @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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September 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Check out an all NEW Hittin' Season, where we talked Mets collapse, the wild card round, what's on deck for the Phillies this week and look back at the best moments of the regular season. @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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September 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Phillies fans are keeping a close eye on NL wild card 3. Will the Mets choke? Can the upstart Reds take it? Are the Diamondbacks a wolf in sheep's clothing? @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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September 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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What do we want to see from the Phillies during their final six games of the regular season?

We discussed on an all NEW Hittin' Season, powered by @WHYY! @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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September 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Bryson Stott's red-hot second half is just one reason the Phillies offense is in the best shape it's ever been heading into the playoffs. We discussed on the latest Hittin' Season, powered by @WHYY! @lizroscher.bsky.social @justinklugh.bsky.social

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September 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM