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| A Showdown for the NL East Between the Phillies and Braves | Ep 108 | 9/4/26 | Phightin' Words | 04 sept. 2026 | 01:08:59 | |
Bob and Ant break down every possible aspect of the massive four-game series between the Phillies and Braves that begins Friday at Citizens Bank Park with one heck of a pitching matchup between Chris Sale and Christopher Sanchez. Bob asks if Jonathan Bowlan is leaking oil. Ant wonders if Luis Arraez hasn't been as big an acquisition as fans think. Andrew Painter won't pitch this series, but we almost wish he was. And what's up with this Aidan Miller tease? What do you make of it? All that and more!
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| Is it Time to Believe in the Phillies? Maybe, Maybe Not. | Ep 107 | 9/1/26 | Phightin' Words | 04 sept. 2026 | 00:55:46 | |
Ant is back from Anaheim; Bob still doesn't know what to make of the Phillies. But they've won 14 of 16, although some nights, you wonder how. The guys discuss Zack Wheeler's encouraging performance on Sunday. Alex McFarlane as a bullpen dude, especially after Monday. Speaking of the bullpen, was Monday an example of how it will be used in the playoffs? How about the Phillies' baserunning recently? Oh, and where do they stand as an ABS challenge team? That and a lot more.
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| Put These Phillies Pitchers in the Proper Playoff Order | Ep 106 | 8/27/26 | Phightin' Words | 28 août 2026 | 01:06:30 | |
Ant woke up before the cows and chickens in Anaheim to chat with Bob about the Phillies as they prepare for their weekend series against the Angels. They discuss the order the Phillies should be thinking about for the rotation in the postseason - assuming they get there - and also look at what went wrong in Seattle and what went right. They discuss whether a conversation between Trea Turner and Ichiro Suzuki can finally unlock the Phillies shortstop's season. Bob is ready to give Bryce Harper his elite label back, and on a trip around baseball, Ant points out a worse defensive shortstop than Turner, Chris Sale making the Dodgers look silly, and his favorite long-shot story in a long time. Plus, one last thing where baseball, again, can't get out of its own way and trips all over itself with its latest proposal.
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| Children of the Corn: Phillies Trip to Iowa Changed Everything | Ep 105 | 8/24/26 | Phightin' Words | 24 août 2026 | 01:15:28 | |
Bob and Ant are still trying to find the words to talk about the Phillies nine-game winning streak, especially with the way it continued on Sunday. But they find a way to talk about four two-strike hits that scored six two-out runs and pulled a victory from the jaws of defeat. They'll also discuss the outstanding performance by Andrew Painter on Saturday, the best bench they've had in this five-year run, and Ant will tell you why this is starting to feel like a previous season from the not-too-distant past.
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| Phillies: Object in the Rearview Mirror Closer Than It Appears | Ep 104 | 8/21/26 | Phightin' Words | 21 août 2026 | 01:13:05 | |
Bob and Ant try to make sense of the Phillies, who are the most unconventional good team, maybe ever. Thanks to their season-best six-game winning streak entering Friday, they are back within shouting distance in the NL East race. Is it realistic that they can catch the Atlanta Braves? The boys discuss. Also, a look at Aaron Nola turning into a phoenix rising from the ashes, a defensive assessment of the team after watching the new-look positional alignment, and Ant argues that Bryce Harper has been the catalyst for this Phillies turnaround on offense more than any other player. All that and more.
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| Do We Have to Be Nice to the Phillies' Alec Bohm for Now? | Ep 103 | 8/18/26 | Phightin' Words | 18 août 2026 | 01:10:56 | |
Ant is back from Iowa and Minnesota, and the Phillies have won four straight, with a good offense all of a sudden, thanks, in part, to the scorching hot Alec Bohm. Bob's not ready to send the guy flowers, but he does recognize it's been a good run for the oft-criticized first baseman. The team's offensive approach has been excellent, but can they sustain it? A guy who does deserve a bouquet is Derek Hill, who just always seems to do something positive when he gets his chance. There are always concerns, however. Andrew Painter is one, especially since he has a bunch of starts remaining. And the bullpen was going well - until Monday. All that and more on this episode.
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| All That Once Was Good About the Phillies Could Be Again | Ep 102 | 8/14/26 | Phightin' Words | 15 août 2026 | 01:04:41 | |
Ant is in Iowa, and ready to share everything he can with Bob about the Field of Dreams, which he'll say was the coolest place he's ever seen a sporting event. Meanwhile, as bad as the Phillies looked in St. Louis, they looked good in Dyersville. Kyle Schwarber hit two more homers, Luis Arraez had three hits, Brandon Marsh looked like his first half All-Star self, and Aaron Nola is starting to become somewhat reliable again. But we can't let all the good feeling of a schmaltzy baseball story get in the way of what happened under the arch at Busch Stadium, right? There's still some ugly that needs to be chewed through, and the boys will do that while looking ahead to the rest of the weekend in Minnesota.
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| The Phillies Just Seem to Drive You to Drink | Ep 101 | 8/10/26 | Phightin' Words | 10 août 2026 | 01:16:26 | |
Don Mattingly said it best when taking the podium for his post game press availability on Sunday when he looked at a bottle of water sitting on the dais and said, "It feels like this should have tequila in it." Yes. Yes it does. Bob and Ant discuss the long, long weekend of baseball against the Toronto Blue Jays, including the following: Is it fair to justify poor performance from the bullpen because they are gassed? Do the strategic decisions Mattingly makes make you long for the days of Rob Thomson? At what point do the Phillies say enough is enough with starting Alec Bohm? Are the Phillies too conservative on ABS challenges? Is Kyle Schwarber back after hitting one more home run on Sunday than he had since the All-Star break? What the hell with Zack Wheeler and rubbergate? All that and more. Don't miss this episode!
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| Phillies Offense Starting to Arraez from the Dead | Ep 100 | 8/7/26 | Phightin' Words | 07 août 2026 | 01:13:43 | |
On the 100th Episode of Phightin' Words, Bob and Ant talk about the impact the arrival of Luis Arraez has had on the Phillies, and not just offensively; Bryce Harper looks like Nick Castellanos in right field; Ant explains why Don Mattingly's defensive substitution for Harper makes no sense; Bryson Stott is officially on fire, can he sustain it? Ditto Jose Alvarado; What's up with Cristopher Sanchez being a little wild all of the sudden? It looks like the Phillies dodged a bullet on some injuries, but the fact that they were holding their breath speaks to their utter lack of depth. And is Kyle Schwarber FINALLY starting to emerge from his more than one month long freefall? All that and more.
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| Phillies Take a Bird Bath in Baltimore as Deadline Arrives | Ep 99 | 8/3/26 | Phightin' Words | 04 août 2026 | 01:11:20 | |
Today (August 3) is the trade deadline and, well, the Phillies haven't done anything yet. They will, but it's starting to look more and more like it's going to e a measured approach to improve on the margins and not make a big splash. Maybe Dave Dombrowski pulls a rabbit out of a hat somehow and a bigger name is headed to the Phillies in about nine hours, but it's starting to feel like that's not going to be the case. Bob and Ant look at the deadline for what it is, and also look back at a weird weekend in Baltimore including one of the wildest rain-related decisions in the history of the sport. You had to be there to truly experience it. Also, a one last thing that hearkens back to the days of Curt Schilling.
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| As the Phillies Turn: The Harper-Dombrowski Cold War Heats Up | Ep 98 | 7/31/26 | Phightin' Words | 31 juil. 2026 | 01:00:32 | |
Bob and Ant break down the breakdown in Miami, the salvos from the team's most recognizable player and his manager. What the Bryce Harper-Dave Dombrowski feud means. They wonder if this is Don Mattingly speaking for management, or if he's alienating himself further from consideration for the job beyond this season. The Trade deadline is here, and the rumors are swirling. How different will the Phillies look come Monday night? There was actual baseball being played too. A look at what the hell happened in Miami is in order and what will come next in Baltimore, plus more.
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| Phillies Save Face vs. Yankees, but Cris Sanchez Seems Average | Ep 97 | 7/27/26 | Phightin' Words. | 27 juil. 2026 | 01:04:44 | |
Bob is back from vacation. Ant is in Miami for the series against the Marlins. There's a lot to talk about, and Bob is fired up. Does Cristopher Sanchez seem average all the sudden? Does Bryce Harper need a day off? The Phillies produced Sunday without much assistance form the long ball, but can that continue? Besides Jhoan Duran, is there another guy you trust in the bullpen? All that and more.
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| Fundamentals is the F-word for the Phillies | Ep 96 | 7/24/26 | Phightin' Words | 24 juil. 2026 | 01:09:48 | |
Bob's still on vacation, but man, would he be fired up after the way the Phillies lost two of three to the Dodgers. Have no fear as Ant Jr. is like Bob light. He joins his dad to discuss the absolutely baffling baserunning blunders by the Phillies, as well as Tre Turner's defense, Don Mattingly's feel for pitchers, running three outfield platoons, a n inability to bunt, going from three catchers to one in a flash, and a whole lot more. Ant Sr. wonders about attendance at Citizens Bank Park this season, and wonders if the Phillies should consider not being so aggressive at the deadline considering what they just experienced.
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| Dodgers. Yankees. Marlins. Nine Games to Define the Philliles | Ep 95 | 7/20/26 | Phightin' Words | 20 juil. 2026 | 00:58:15 | |
With Bob on vacation, Ant Jr. fills in again, this time with his dad to break down the sleepy series loss to the Mets, but more importantly, to look ahead to what's coming and determine that the most important series in the next 10 days might not be the Dodgers or the Yankees. They discuss the problem that is the No. 5 starter, wonder if Brandon Marsh might need to be a platoon guy again, and are we buying what Trea Turner said the other day about his game? Also, is Bryce Harper trying to play all 162 games and is that impacting him? Plus, some trade targets as the deadline nears and Alex MacFarlane being called up? All that and more.
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| And Now the Scrutiny Really Begins for the Phillies | Ep 94 | 7/16/26 | Phightin' Words | 16 juil. 2026 | 01:03:31 | |
Bob and Ant hop on a day early to recap all the All-Star Festivities including the Good (the end of the Derby and the Sandlot recreation), the bad (how do you screw up Jhoan Duran's entrance?) and the ugly (Meet the National League). But after that, it's no more looking back. It's only looking forward, and it starts with a National game on Thursday night against the Mets. The guys look ahead to that series but also start to wonder who might be selling and who might be buying at the deadline.
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| Don't Dare Disrespect Phillies Pitcher Zack Wheeler | Ep 93 | 7/13/26 | Phightin' Words | 13 juil. 2026 | 00:36:52 | |
Ant is back from vacation with a lot of thoughts as he and Bob dive in to the week that was for the Phillies, where Zack Wheeler entered the Cy Young chat with authority (and a bit of piss and vinegar). Cristopher Sanchez had a bounce back performance and is starting the All-Star game. We got to see Gage Wood pitch at Citizens Bank Park - for 11 pitches - might that be all we ever see with him as a member of the Phillies organization? The Phillies drafted Tyler Spangler - just another shortstop with back issues. Also, some concerns about his connection to hazing incidents a his high school. Ant wants to show some love for Bryson Stott and Derek Hill and for One Last Thing - the guys pour one out for a ball player type nearing extinction.
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| It's All-Star Season | Ep 92 | 7/10/26 | Phightin' Words | 10 juil. 2026 | 01:03:22 | |
Bob and Ant Jr. discuss where the Phillies stand entering the All-Star break.
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| High Five! The Phillies All Stars | Ep 91 | 7/6/26 | Phightin' Words | 07 juil. 2026 | 01:04:29 | |
Bob and Ant Jr. discuss the Phillies' five All-Stars, as well as key things to watch for entering the All-Star Break.
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| Phillies' Derek Hill and the Best 72 hours of His Baseball Life | Ep 90 | 6/29/26 | Phightin' Words | 30 juin 2026 | 01:00:58 | |
Bob and Ant react to another series win by the Phillies, one that was a little too close for comfort against the woeful Mets. But a win is a win - and now they are only three games out of first place, which is amazing to say while it's still June. Kyle Schwarber hit his 30th home run of the season, which brings up a very fun possibility - that we may have our own, Philadelphia-only version of the McGwire/Sosa home run race from 1998. Ant will explain. There are some concerns. The bullpen has quietly become something the Phillies may need to rectify. Might the Phillies go after a left-handed bat instead of a right-handed one. And should you look at starting pitcher trade targets over the next five weeks? Finally, One last thing looks at the wildest of endings (non-Phillies edition) of the week.
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| Ring Fingers & 9th Inning Dingers: Four Days with the Phillies | Ep 89 | 6/26/26 | Phightin' Words | 26 juin 2026 | 01:03:23 | |
Bob and Ant recap the wild, impossible, yet incredibly memorable four days in Washington between the Phillies and Nationals that just might have told you everything you need to know about the 2026 Phillies. Of course they discuss the ring finger heard round the world and the ninth inning heroics, but there were other little nuances from this series - both on the positive side and the negative side - that are worthy of discussion. It's a jam-packed episode with a look-ahead to the Mets and more, Ant rekindling the Aroldis Chapman flame, and a "one last thing" that is right up Bob's alley.
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| June Schwarber is Undeniable and Now Bryce Harper is Too | Ep 88 | 6/22/26 | Phightin' Words | 22 juin 2026 | 01:01:14 | |
Bob and Ant discuss the Phillies weekend series win against the hated New York Mets, but in specific the historic Saturday night that Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper had as a tandem. On top of that, they had a pretty great encore performance - both on National Television, by the way. The guys also look at some surprises in the bullpen as it's new look is taking shape, a subtle change for Trea Turner this weekend, and more!
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| Phillies Are Suddenly Feeling Left Behind | Ep 87 | 6/19/26 | Phightin' Words | 19 juin 2026 | 01:00:30 | |
Bob and Ant dive into the problem with left-handed relief pitching for the Phillies, highlighted by the demotion of Tanner Banks and the continued struggles of Jose Alvarado. Hey, at least there's Tim Mayza! Also, Is Bryce Harper's current slump going to cost him an All-Star spot? The guys will dive into the comments about Andrew Painter being sent down and Dante Bichette's openness about his negotiations with the Phillies. All that and a lot more!
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| The Trea Turner Time Warp: It's 2023 Again for Phillies | Ep 86 | 6/15/26 | Phightin' Words | 15 juin 2026 | 01:12:26 | |
Bob and Ant look back at the weekend that wasn't for the Phillies, as they were shutout twice by the Brewers, discuss how Jacob Misiorowski blew past Cristopher Sanchez in both the N.L. Cy Young race and the nod to be the starter in the All Star game, discuss the rumors of the Phillies interest in Seiya Suzuki and Jo Adell, and get down to brass tacks on the problem that is Trea Turner. Plus a whole lot more.
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| Depth Trap: What Could Be the Phillies Fatal Flaw | Ep 85 | 6/12/26 | Phightin' Words | 13 juin 2026 | 00:58:06 | |
Bob and Ant look back at the Phillies series win over the Blue Jays and look ahead to the big series in Milwaukee (Misiorowski vs. Painter! Yikes!) through the lens of the Adolis Garcia injury and how ill-equipped the team is to handle even the smallest adversities as far as personnel is concerned because they are way too top heavy and have a pretty bare cupboard of reserves. The guys also wonder, are they running Jhoan Duran into the ground? Speaking of closers, one last thing today looks at another closer's hypothetical demand for an apology.
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| What Can a Painter Do After Losing His Brush? A Phillies Mystery | Ep 84 | 6/8/26 | Phightin' Words | 08 juin 2026 | 01:08:34 | |
Bob and Ant discuss a mostly successful weekend series win against the White Sox as the offense showed up, finally. The question though is, did it arrive to stay with the warm weather, or did it just take advantage of a subpar White Sox pitching staff? Speaking of pitching, Andrew Painter continues to struggle, but the Phillies may not have a choice other than to let him work through it. What are the options there? The guys discuss. Also, Brandon Marsh continues to be a revelation, Why are they making Justin Crawford a platoon player? Kyle Schwarber hitting singles all of the sudden, and the guys wonder who is going to win the AL MVP with Aaron Judge being hurt.
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| How Many Phillies Deserve to Make the All-Star Game? | Ep 83 | 6/5/2026 | Phightin' Words | 05 juin 2026 | 01:05:57 | |
Bob and Ant break down anther sweep of the Padres and are amazed that the Phillies are actually tied for a playoff spot so quickly. Cristopher Sanchez's streak came to an end, but man, was it a cool thing to witness. That said, how many All Stars do the Phillies have? Sanchez and Kyle Schwarber seem to be a lock. But can we make a case for four others? Also, is Adolis Garcia turning the corner? A look ahead to the White Sox series and an absolutely befuddling one last thing.
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| Phillies Learn to "Mind the Gap" Against Dodgers | Ep 82 | 6/1/2026 | Phightin' Words | 01 juin 2026 | 01:16:33 | |
The Phillies had a winning road trip in Southern California, yet it doesn't quite feel that way. That's because a weekend series against the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers showed just how much of a chasm there is between these two franchises at the moment. And the Phillies appear no closer to figuring out how to bridge it. Bob and Ant discuss that, and look ahead to a homestand against San Diego and the surprising Chicago White Sox.
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| Cristopher Sanchez Makes Phillies History, Now Eyes MLB Record | Ep 81 | 5/29/2026 | Phightin' Words | 29 mai 2026 | 00:33:33 | |
On this abbreviated episode of Phightin' Words, Bob and Ant marvel at the run the Cristopher Sanchez is on and wonder if he can challenge the Major League record of 59 socreless innings held by Orel Hershiser. Also, credit eill be given to Trea Turner for waking up a little bit, props to Aaron Nola for an encouraging start and J.T. Realmuto homered, so all is right with the world of Phillies baseball, right?
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| The Phillies Lineup Stinks, or is This Just Baseball in 2026? | Ep 80 | 5/26/2026 | Phightin' Words | 26 mai 2026 | 01:00:00 | |
Bob and Ant tackle another stretch of offensive futility for the Phillies, who have split their four games since the last episode, but have scored a total of eight runs in doing it. But, are the Phillies offensive woes because they are underwhelming or disappointing, or is this what baseball has become these days? Also, the Starting Pitchers are starting to shove. How much can they carry the load? And if Edmundo Sosa is going to play left field against lefties, what is Otto Kemp's purpose? Why are there three catchers? What are the Phillies doing roster-wise? That and a lot more - like is Brandon Marsh an All-Star? and what about Nick Castellanos' comments on Monday?
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| How Do the Phillies Manage Realmuto and Nola Going Forward? | Ep 79 | 5/21/2026 | Phightin' Words | 21 mai 2026 | 01:04:25 | |
Bob and Ant try to come up with some solution ... any solution... for what to do with a pair of long-time Phillies who have a lot of money and term left on their contracts. They look back at the disappointing Reds series, And look ahead to the weekend set with the Cleveland Guardians.
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| What a Difference Three Weeks Makes for the Phillies | Ep 78 | 5/18/2026 | Phightin' Words | 18 mai 2026 | 01:18:41 | |
The Phillies took exactly 21 days to get back above .500 after being 10 games under on April 26th. Bob and Ant look at the most recent three games - a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates - where the offense finally showed signs of life, and Cristopher Sanchez and Zack Wheeler turned the early-season Cy Young race in the N.L. on its ear. The guys also talk about the possibility of both Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber taking part in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game, Dusty Wathan as a potential future manager, a couple of conundrums - in Aaron Nola and J.T. Realmuto, and the guys discuss something that happened this week in baseball that we may never see again in our lifetime.
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| Right Said Dead: Phillies Winning Without a Right-Handed Pulse | Ep 77 | 5/15/2026 | Phightin' Words | 15 mai 2026 | 00:45:53 | |
Bob and Ant marvel at the Phillies somehow winning five consecutive series (most recently over the Boston Red Sox) despite the fact that they don't one right-handed hitter in the lineup with an OPS over .635.
They also discuss Kyle Schwarber's home run tear and take a stab at what total he will finish with, look at some good pitching performances by Andrew Painter and Jesus Luzardo, reassess the bullpen as Brad Keller had a couple encouraging outings and Jhoan Duran looks filthy while Jose Alvarado and Orion Kerkering were shaky in Boston; Also what the hell was up with the San Francisco Giants outfield celebration?
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| Get Ready for Phillies Fans Dressing as Elmo at the Ballpark | Ep 76 | 5/11/2026 | Phightin' Words | 11 mai 2026 | 01:04:19 | |
Bob and Ant look back at a mostly positive series against the Rockies (Jesus Luzardo and Brad Keller aside). They also discuss Alec Bohm's slow climb to recovery, Cristopher Sanchez and his scoreless streak, the Phillies newest outfielder... again, the National League's leading hitter - Brandon Marsh, and wonder if Kyle Schwarber can actually hit 60 homers this year. Finally, is Elmo the 2026 version for the Phillies of Grimace to the 2024 Mets?
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| Should the Phillies be Worried About Andrew Painter? | Ep 75 | 5/8/2026 | Phightin' Words | 08 mai 2026 | 00:53:59 | |
Bob and Ant dive into what's wrong with Andrew Painter, break down the curious week that was from Bryce Harper - and wonder if he has as much pull as he once did with the Phillies; in conjunction with that, try to answer the age-old question - is Bryson Stott an every day player? They also wonder why Don Mattingly is going to the nth degree to defend Alec Bohm, take a moment to appreciate Brandon Marsh, look ahead to the series with Colorado, and look around the league and wonder how many really good teams there are in the sport.
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| It Must Be the Empanadas for the Phillies Turnaround | Ep 74 | 5/4/2026 | Phightin' Words | 04 mai 2026 | 00:54:18 | |
Bob and Ant reconvene after missing an episode on Friday to talk about the Phillies turnaround which includes Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm hitting, Brandon Marsh continuing to mash and the pitching coming around. Although is Brad Keller still underwhelming? How close is Jhoan Duran to returning? And will Kyle Schwarber set an ignominious franchise record? They also talk about Don Mattingly's managerial style and look around the major leagues.
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| Robbed of Time: Phillies Fire Thomson | Ep 73 | 4/28/2026 | Phightin' Words | 29 avr. 2026 | 00:46:30 | |
Bob and Ant react to the Phillies decision to fire manager Rob Thomson, their courting of Alex Cora and the eventual decision to name Don Mattingly the interim bench boss.
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| Phillies "Really Don't Have a No. 4 Hitter at This Time" | Ep 72 | 4/24/2026 | Phightin' Words | 24 avr. 2026 | 01:03:26 | |
The Phillies keep losing. Bob and Ant struggle to find an explanation for what is going on with this baseball team. They talk about inexplicable quotes from President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski and hitting coach Kevin Long, wonder about why Cristopher Sanchez is giving up a ton of hits, weigh in on Brad Keller, and eulogize the Taijuan Walker era in Philadelphia.
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| "We're Not Used To This" From the Phillies | Ep 71 | 4/20/2026 | Phightin' Words | 20 avr. 2026 | 01:06:13 | |
On today's episode, Ant & Bob recap the Phillies getting swept by the Braves and how everything is going bad for the Phillies right now. More talk about if Rob Thomson deserves to be fired, and if Phillies fans should start pointing fingers at ownership rather than the front office?
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| Topper Tantrums: Philly's Favorite Overreaction Returns Amid Phillies Skid | Ep 70 | Phightin' Words | 18 avr. 2026 | 00:58:16 | |
Bob is back from vacation, and feeling pretty surly about the Phillies. He and Ant dive into the chronic baserunning issues that seem to jump up and bite the team, a need to reconfigure the leverage for the lefties in the bullpen, more noncompetitive at bats in key moments, but do look at the bright side of Andrew Painter shaking off a migraine to give them five scoreless innings in bulk relief. The guys looks around the league and more!
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| What a Headache! Problems Abound for Sluggish Phillies | Ep. 69 | 4/13/26 | Phightin' Words | 13 avr. 2026 | 01:01:57 | |
Bob is back from vacation, and feeling pretty surly about the Phillies. He and Ant dive into the chronic baserunning issues that seem to jump up and bite the team, a need to reconfigure the leverage for the lefties in the bullpen, more noncompetitive at bats in key moments, but do look at the bright side of Andrew Painter shaking off a migraine to give them five scoreless innings in bulk relief. The guys looks around the league and more!
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| Zero Dark Twenty: Phillies Offense Completely Missing | Ep. 68 | 4/10/2026 | Phightin' Words | 10 avr. 2026 | 01:06:59 | |
With Bob still on vacation, Ant turns to a fan - OK, it's his son, Ant Jr., who used to fill in for either Bob or Ant on the old version of this podcast (Remember Crossed Up?) - to get the perspective of the Phillies mediocre, at best, start to the 2026 season.
They will dive into the issues with the middle of the lineup, what seems off for Cristopher Sanchez, come to the defense of Aaron Nola after an absurd take on talk radio, question whether Bryce Harper was serious when he said he didn't know they hadn't scored in 20 innings, look at what's going on around the league, and more!
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| Coors Correction? Phillies Bats Flame Out in Denver | Ep. 67 | 4/6/26 | Phightin' Words | 07 avr. 2026 | 01:13:58 | |
With Bob on vacation, Ant is joined by Matt DeGeorge of the Delaware County Times to discuss the Phillies series win over the Colorado Rockies that has people feeling less than enthused after two more games of subpar offense. They talk about bounce back pitching performances from Aaron Nola and Jesus Luzardo, Taijuan Walker's different outing with a similar result, the latest on Zack Wheeler's rehab, Jhoan Duran's new pitch, and Bryson Stott's newfound aggressiveness. Plus, a lot more!
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| The Kids are Alright, but What About the Phillies Vets? | Ep. 66 | 4/3/26 | Phightin' Words | 03 avr. 2026 | 00:57:00 | |
Bob and Ant break down the first week of the Phillies series, heap praise on rookies Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter, but wonder about the veterans' impact. Ant makes a case for Adolis Garcia being the lynchpin for the season. A look at the bullpen and check in around the majors. Plus more.
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| Are the Bats Anxious? | Ep. 65 | 3/30/26 | Phightin' Words | 30 mars 2026 | 01:03:43 | |
Bob and Ant recap the Phillies subpar opening weekend, overreact to some slow starts, and dive into a couple of pitching situations that didn't make sense. Also, they go around the league from the opening weekend and see the Mets fans are booing Bo Bichette, the rookie party that exploded, and the Toronto Blue Jays strikeout record, plus a lot more.
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| Almost Everybody Looked Good for the Phillies on Opening Day | Ep 64 | 3/27/26 | Phightin’ Words | 27 mars 2026 | 01:02:43 | |
Bob and Ant react to the Phillies Opening Day, 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers. They dive into historic performances by Cristopher Sanchez, Justin Crawford, Jhoan Duran and Kyle Schwarber. They breakdown Rob Thomson's bullpen decisions that made the game hairy in the ninth. And wonder about the two guys who didn't look great - Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto.
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| The Ninth Annual Phillies Season Preview | Ep 63 | 3/24/26 | Phightin’ Words | 24 mars 2026 | 01:17:57 | |
On this episode, Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel dive into:
Their ninth Phillies season preview in preparation for the start of the 2026 season
How many wins will the Phillies have?
How far will they go?
Who will be the standouts and disappointments?
More!
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| Harper Discourse, Garcia's Power, Luzardo + Painter Strong | Ep 62 | 3/20/26 | Phightin’ Words | 20 mars 2026 | 01:03:34 | |
Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run.
On this episode, the guys discuss:
The WBC Final
The discourse around Bryce Harper's tournament
Adolis Garcia's power
Jesus Luzardo getting early Cy Young hype
Andrew Painter settling in
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| Nola + Luzardo Stong, Realmuto: ABS God + Rojas PEDs, WBC | Ep 61 | 3/6/26 | Phightin’ Words | 06 mars 2026 | 00:55:37 | |
Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run.
On this episode, the guys discuss:
Aaron Nola's velocity
JT Realmuto's massive advantage with the ABS system
Johan Rojas' PED suspension
Jesus Luzardo as a sneaky Cy Young candidate
The World Baseball Classic
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| 'The Miami Incident' Between Nick Casellanos and the Phillies | Ep 60 | 2/13/26 | Phightin’ Words | 13 févr. 2026 | 00:44:21 | |
Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run.
On this episode, the guys discuss:
The Phillies release of Nick Castellanos
The wild day that was Thursday with the stories of his relationship with the team coming out, both on his Instagram and in the Athletic
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| Are the Phillies Really Better Today Than This Time Last Year? | Ep 59 | 2/10/26 | Phightin’ Words | 10 févr. 2026 | 01:13:31 | |
Phillies writers Anthony SanFilippo and Bob Wankel have spent decades living and dying with every pitch. Sometimes they agree; sometimes they don't. Welcome to Phightin' Words, where every episode is a home run.
On this episode, the guys discuss:
The start of Spring Training for the Phillies
A look at what battles are to be had in camp
If the roster is actually better than a year ago, as Rob Thomson claims
A WBC rabbit hole.
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