Phillies Extra – Détails, épisodes et analyse

You’ve heard of Tom Brady’s “TB12 Method” — now Phillies superstar Bryce Harper is sharing his personal playbook.

In an exclusive interview with The Inquirer’s Scott Lauber on the latest episode of Phillies Extra, Harper opens up about his all-natural approach to nutrition, why clean eating is crucial to his success, and how it’s helped him stay sharp year after year. He also gives a sneak peek at his custom cleats, celebrates Kyle Schwarber’s 300th homer, and more.

Check out this rare deep dive with one of baseball’s biggest names.

Roy Halladay threw the second perfect game in Phillies history — and only the 20th ever in Major League Baseball — on May 29, 2010, in Miami. Tom McCarthy had the call on television, and even now, he considers it the No. 1 moment in his 18 years in the Phillies' broadcast booth. To mark the 15th anniversary of that unforgettable game, McCarthy sits down with The Inquirer's Scott Lauber on the latest episode of "Phillies Extra" to relive the 115-pitch masterpiece of Halladay's Hall of Fame career.

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Mike Lieberthal spent 13 seasons with the Phillies and holds the franchise record for most games caught. Lieberthal joins The Inquirer's Scott Lauber on the Phillies' alumni weekend to discuss the induction of his former teammate, Jimmy Rollins, and former GM Ed Wade into the team's Wall of Fame. Plus, a full recap of the Phillies at the trade deadline.

At 40 years old and entering his 17th MLB season, David Robertson is chasing another World Series ring. He sat down with The Inquirer’s Scott Lauber to talk about why he’s still on the mound — and how he hopes to help the Phillies make another title run.

Phillies owner John Middleton was 9 years old when Dick Allen burst onto the scene in 1964 as National League Rookie of the Year. With Allen set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame on July 27, Middleton joins The Inquirer's Scott Lauber to discuss the late Phillies slugger's life and career.

Ed Wade built major-league rosters for 12 seasons, including eight years with the Phillies. With baseball's trade deadline coming up on July 31, Wade joins The Inquirer's Scott Lauber to discuss what the weeks leading up to the deadline are like for a general manager, his upcoming induction into the Phillies' Wall of Fame, and more.

It has been a life-changing month for Otto Kemp, who made his major league debut, collected his first hit and home run, and settled into a role with the Phillies. This week, he sits down with The Inquirer's Scott Lauber to discuss his rise from playing for a Division II college program, going undrafted, and preparing for a career in finance if baseball didn't work out.

Orion Kerkering has had the look of a future closer since he made his major league debut late in the 2023 season, and last week, he picked up his first two career saves. He sits down with The Inquirer's Scott Lauber to discuss the adrenaline rush of pitching the ninth inning, being coached by the late Roy Halladay, why former teammate Jeff Hoffman called him the most "entertaining" reliever he has ever played with, and more.

Billy Wagner was among the most dominant closers in baseball history, and next month, he will be inducted to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. He sits down with The Inquirer's Scott Lauber to discuss his two dominant seasons with the Phillies, playing at the peak of the Phillies-Mets rivalry, coaching a Virginia high school to four state championships, and more.

Don Mattingly was a defining figure in baseball during his 14-year career with the Yankees. Now, his son Preston Mattingly is making his mark in his first season as the Phillies general manager, following three years leading the team’s minor league system.

For a special Father’s Day weekend episode of Phillies Extra, the Mattinglys sit down with The Inquirer’s Scott Lauber to reflect on their journeys in baseball — and the father-son bond that goes far beyond the game.