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Todd Zolecki
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Phillies beat writer: http://MLB.com.

@ThePhilliesShow podcast. https://linktr.ee/ThePhilliesShow

“Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay" https://bytoddzolecki.com/
The Phillies, like almost everybody, haven’t started their holiday shopping yet.
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Got a Phillies question for us? Ask us here and we’ll answer in an episode this week.
November 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The Phillies announced they claimed outfielder Pedro Leon off waivers from the Orioles. Hits right-handed.
November 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Could the Pirates really sign Kyle Schwarber? We’re not buying it. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Pirates interested in Kyle Schwarber? Bucc No
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 11/20/2025 · 30m
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November 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Who do you want to play center field?
The Phillies need a center fielder. Who will it be? Byron Buxton? Harrison Bader? Justin Crawford? We discuss it, plus the chances for a Nick Castellanos trade, Bryce Harper staying at first base and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Your Phillies center fielder: Buxton, Bader, Crawford?
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 11/14/2025 · 28m
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November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Phillies named Edwar Gonzalez as assistant hitting coach. He replaces Dustin Lind, who left to be the Orioles hitting coach.
November 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Thanks as always for the great questions!
The GM Meetings are this week. The Phillies are talking about their next moves. So are we. Kyle Schwarber? J.T. Realmuto? How about Bo Bichette or Alex Bregman? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Bo Bichette? Alex Bregman? You asked, we answered
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 11/11/2025 · 39m
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November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Kyle Schwarber and Ranger Suarez receive qualifying offers from the Phillies today, as expected.
November 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The Phillies announced the following roster moves:

INF Rafael Lantigua was outrighted to Triple-A and is now a free agent. The Phillies 40-man roster is now at 30 players.

Additionally, RHPs Zack Wheeler & Daniel Robert were reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
November 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Again, as expected, the Phillies picked up Jose Alvarado’s club option for 2026.
November 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Byron Buxton, Steven Kwan, who do you like?
November 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Harrison Bader has declined his side of a $10 million mutual option, as expected. The Phillies said last month they are interested in bringing him back.
November 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, Eugenio Suarez and many more …
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Halloween. You’ll love Nori‘s favorite Halloween costume as a kid.
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hot stove season is almost here. A few things you need to know.
A little World Series, a lot about the Phillies' upcoming offseason. Who's a free agent? Who's eligible for salary arbitration? Who will be protected from the Rule 5 Draft? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Your cheat sheet for the Phillies offseason
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 10/29/2025 · 37m
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October 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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"Stop being so sensitive. The boss critiqued someone. Now it's up to the athlete to respond."

Jim Salisbury commends Dave Dombrowski for his honesty. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/WukI4OSj14I?...
October 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We talk about ridiculous trade rumors, the importance of getting Harper a true cleanup hitter, and more.
October 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
What could fuel Bryce Harper's return to MVP-type numbers in 2026? How about more pitches to hit?

“You put gas in the tank and the Harperi – meaning the Ferrari – works." www.mlb.com/news/bryce-h...
How can Harper be 'elite' again? Get him more pitches to hit
PHILADELPHIA -- Maybe the Phillies need to see how a souped-up Bryce Harper drives. Harper became a surprising topic of conversation last week, when Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Domb...
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October 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Lots of great questions again. Thank you!
October 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Tarik Skubal? It never hurts to discuss.
The Dodgers crushed the Brewers in the NLCS. Do the Phillies' near misses in the NLDS make you feel any better about them heading into the offseason or not? Plus, should the Phils be open to finding more starting pitching? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Feeling better? Still upset? Dodgers steamroll Brewers to win NL pennant
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 10/20/2025 · 36m
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October 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Bryce Harper's season might not have been "elite" by his standards, but it was still very good. And the underlying metrics indicate he hasn't lost a step. On Dave Dombrowski's comments and more. www.mlb.com/news/phillie...
Will Harper reach elite level again? Dombrowski ponders star's future
PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper already sounded motivated. Harper answered questions in the corner of the visitor's clubhouse last week at Dodger Stadium following the Phillies’ stunning loss to the Dodg...
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October 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Did Dombrowski challenge Bryce Harper?
Dave Dombrowski talked about the Phillies offseason, including Bryce Harper’s future, Rob Thomson’s return and a few hints about who’s back and who’s not. We discuss. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Breaking down Dave Dombrowski’s offseason plans
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 10/17/2025 · 41m
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October 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Phillies will hire a new bench coach. That’s the only change to the coaching staff.
October 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM