High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast
Jack Fritz and James Seltzer break down the happenings of the Phillies on and off the field. The guys discuss what the Phillies need to do in the future to get back to the World Series, with special guests, interviews, and fun.
It Feels Like the End of an Era (But It's Probably Not)
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' 6-2 loss in the final game of the wild card series. Is this the end of this era of Phillies baseball?
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THEY'RE NOT DEAD YET!
The Philadelphia Phillies evened the Wild Card series against the Braves with a 4-3 extra-innings win on Wednesday afternoon. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the heroics from Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Alec Bohm and Andrew Painter before looking ahead to tomorrow's winner-take-all Game 3.
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High Hopes Radio: PHILLIES TAKE GAME 2!
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' game 2 win over the Braves on Wednesday afternoon. The guys spend an hour with the callers on WIP talking about Cristopher Sanchez's start, Bryce Harper's redemption and Andrew Painter's heroic finish.
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There's Nothing More Painful Than Phillies Playoff Baseball
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz give their instant reaction to the Phillies' crushing Game 1 loss to the Braves on Tuesday afternoon and wonder if the Phils can get themselves off the mat one more time and take Game 2 behind Cristopher Sanchez.
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A Late-Night Phillies Playoff Preview
Jack Fritz and Tucker Bagley stay up late to preview today's Phillies/Braves game as Jesus Luzardo heads to the mound as the starter for Game 1. They also discuss the roster decisions and their confidence level heading into the Wild Card round against a heavily-favored Braves team.
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WHO LET THE PHILLIES IN THE DANCE?!
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies punching their ticket to the postseason for the fifth-straight season and preview this week's Wild Card series against the Braves.
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The Phillies Are A Direct Result Of Gentle Parenting
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' series loss to the Brewers and share their frustrations on the team's inability to clinch a playoff spot.
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Final Out: Will This Team Wake Up?!
Jack Fritz reacts to yet another lifeless loss by the Phils as their playoff hopes continue to dim heading into the final weekend of the season.
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Final Out: The Magic Number Is 2
The Phillies used a three-run rally in the eighth inning on Tuesday night to beat the Brewers and drop their magic number to two with five games remaining. Jack Fritz reacts to Zack Wheeler's final start of 2026 and Brandon Marsh's big day at the plate.
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Please Just Win Like 2 Games This Week
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies splitting the weekend series against the Mets and look ahead to the final six games of the season against the Brewers and Rays. With the magic number sitting at three, can the Phils punch their ticket to the postseason?
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The Hopes Are Fading
Jesus Luzardo is on the IL and the Phillies are 4-8 in their last 12 games. Even as they continue their push for the playoffs, the Hopes aren't as High for James Seltzer and Jack Fritz as they react to yet another uninspired series split against the Nationals.
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Final Out: Bad Loss In Washington
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' dropping the series opener against the Nationals on Tuesday night.
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Is What's Happening Right Now With The Phillies Actually A Good Thing?
After being the hottest team in baseball during the month of August, the Phillies have cooled off and have fallen out of the NL East race after another series loss to the Braves. However, James Seltzer and Jack Fritz still believe the team might have a shot in October despite the recent struggles.
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Are We Sure We Want Homefield Advantage In The Playoffs?
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies dropping a home series to the Astros to cap off another disappointing homestand.
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Final Out: Schwarber Grand Slam Caps Off Comeback
The Philadelphia Phillies came back from 4-0 on Wednesday night to even the series against the Astros. Jack Fritz and Tucker Bagley react to Kyle Schwarber's grand slam, Cristopher Sanchez's up-and-down start and Treat Turner's continued hot streak.
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Final Out: There Was No Moral Victory Tonight
Jack Fritz and Tucker Bagley react to the Phillies' 6-5 loss at the hands of the Astros on Tuesday night at CBP. The guys discuss Andrew Painter's start and the offense's furious late-inning comeback attempt that fell short.
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On The Day Luzardo Throws A Shutout, Seltzer Wonders If The Phillies Played A Game
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to Jesus Luzardo's dominant performance against the Braves this afternoon and give their full thoughts on the weekend series split.
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Maybaly This Is The Year
Jack Fritz and Tucker Bagley react to the Phillies winning 2 of 3 in Arizona behind really strong starts from all their starting pitchers. The guys then preview this weekend's pivotal series against the division-leading Atlanta Braves.
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The Phillies Are 3-0 In The Archer Fritz Era
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies sweep of the Angels over the weekend discuss how encouraged they were by Zack Wheeler's start on Sunday. The guys also go in-depth on Bryce Harper's red-hot month of August and the bullpen's performance in recent weeks.
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Are You Worried About Zack Wheeler Yet?
With Jack Fritz mysteriously missing, James Seltzer and Tucker Bagley react to the Phillies losing their series in Seattle against the Mariners and discuss their concern-level for Zack Wheeler after his latest start. The guys also preview this weekend's series against the Angels and give props to Bryce Harper for the huge month he's had.
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Who would you rather have for the next ten years… Andrew Painter or Paul Skenes?
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz analyze the position the Phillies are in with Andrew Painter.
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We Are Monitoring The "Have A Plan At The Plate" Phils
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies winning their sixth game in a row and wonder if this team has enough juice to catch the Braves in the NL East.
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Final Out: Aaron Nola Is Back?
The Philadelphia Phillies finished off their sweep of the Marlins on Wednesday night thanks to a dominant performance from Aaron Nola. Jack Fritz reacts to the win and preview's the upcoming series against the Cardinals.
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Final Out: The Plan Might Be Working
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies winning their fifth-straight game thanks to an offense that has gotten red hot now that the players have a plan at the dish.
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Final Out: Sanchez Wins 16th, Phils Win 4th In A Row
Jack Fritz reacts to Cristopher Sanchez winning his league-leading 16th game of the year on Monday night against the Marlins.
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Did Field Of Dreams Save The Season?
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to a magical weekend of Phillies baseball. The guys discuss Thursday's Field of Dreams Game and the weekend sweep of the Twins before breaking down some of the key players who have fueled the recent winning streak.
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The Phillies Should Be More Like The Eagles (Jack's Not Here So We Can Say That)
James Seltzer and Tucker Bagley react to the Phillies' struggles in St. Louis and preview tonight's Field of Dreams game against the Twins. The guys also discuss the Phils' playoff hopes and if we're watching the end of an era.
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Who's Worse Situationally: Jack's WiFi or The Phillies?
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to yet another frustrating weekend of Phillies baseball and give their thoughts on alumni weekend.
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All Arraez!
Jack Fritz and Tucker Bagley react to Luis Arraez's first week as a member of the Phillies and discuss their feelings for the team after taking 3 of 4 from the Nationals. Later, they preview Chase Utley's Wall of Fame induction and the Phillies who should be headed to Cooperstown soon.
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Final Out: Luis Arraez Arrives!
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' 5-0 win on Tuesday night over the Nationals and discusses Luis Arraez's impressive debut with the callers.
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What Are They Doing?
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' moves yesterday and wonder why there wasn't more done to ensure the team will make the postseason.
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Final Out: The Derek Hill Game 2.0
Jack Fritz reacts to Derek Hill destroying the Nationals yet again with his go-ahead grand slam on Monday night.
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High Hopes Radio: LUIS ARRAEZ TRADE REACTION
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies trading for Luis Arraez and a couple of relief pitchers during the WIP Midday Show on Monday morning.
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Make A Trade, Dave!
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' rain-soaked win over the Orioles and preview what to expect before tomorrow's MLB trade deadline.
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To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com
The Perfect Trade Deadline Pod
We are only a few days away from the MLB Trade Deadline and the High Hopes podcast has some ideas to fix the ailing Phillies. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phils getting swept in Miami before presenting both of their Perfect Deadlines.
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Final Out: Things Are Getting Dire
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' 1-0 loss to the Marlins on Tuesday night.
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Final Out: Will This Team Ever Wake Up?
Jack Fritz reacts to maybe the most frustrating loss of the year as Zack Wheeler and Jhoan Duran struggled and helped the Marlins snap their record-breaking losing streak.
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To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com
Just Get Us To The Trade Deadline!
James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies salvaging a weekend series against the Yankees and take a look at what the team's biggest needs will be at next week's MLB Trade Deadline.
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To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com
Outclassed
Jack Fritz and Tucker Bagley react to the Phillies losing two of three against the Dodgers and discuss some of the ways the Phils looked out-classed by Los Angeles. The guys also discuss recent trade rumors ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline and if Brandon Marsh should revert back to being a platoon player vs lefties.
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To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com
Final Out: More Bad Baseball
Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies losing again to the Dodgers and dropping their second straight series to open the second half of their season.
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