Locked On Phillies - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies notch another statement series win over the Toronto Blue Jays as Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Alec Bohm show signs of heating up just as June playoff races intensify. Is this the offensive surge that could propel the Phillies deeper into the postseason conversation?

Connor Thomas breaks down the team’s recent success under Don Mattingly, spotlighting Harper’s opposite-field power, Schwarber’s potential home run flurry, and Bohm’s surge in run production. Key topics include the impact of Adolis Garcia’s concerning tricep injury, Johan Rojas’ setback, and outfield depth concerns threatening lineup stabi...

The Philadelphia Phillies set the MLB 2026 season mark for swings and misses in a frustrating loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, but does one bad night mean it’s time to panic? Connor Thomas breaks down Dylan Cease’s dominant performance, Jhoan Duran’s first blown save of the season, and why Phillies fans shouldn’t overreact to a single tough game. Zack Wheeler’s strong outing deserved better, and the offense’s slump raises key questions as the team aims to rebound.

Key topics include a bold trade proposal for Angels’ superstar Mike Trout—would you part with prospe...

The Philadelphia Phillies strike out 15 times as Jhoan Duran blows his first save and the Phils lose to the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2.  

Zack Wheeler came up with another solid start, this time tossing six innings of one-run baseball. He allowed six hits and now walks while striking out five and throwing 96 pitches. His only blemish, a solo homer by Jesus Sanchez in the 6th.  

Wheeler was matched by Dylan Cease who also went six innings allowing just one run while striking out 11. Brandon Marsh came up with a two-o...

The Philadelphia Phillies surge past the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2, with Adolis García’s power streak igniting new hopes for the club’s offensive ceiling. Could García’s resurgence as a right-handed power bat finally balance the Phillies’ lineup and elevate them to true contender status?

Connor Thomas breaks down García’s recent home run tear, examines Christopher Sánchez’s continued dominance on the mound, and questions Brad Keller’s reliability as the setup reliever. Key topics include the Phillies’ place in MLB power rankings, Brandon Marsh’s All-Star caliber batting, and the bullpen hierarchy as t...

The Philadelphia Phillies top the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-2 as Cristopher Sanchez tosses ANOTHER GEM!  

Sanchez threw seven innings allowing two runs on four hits with 10 strikeouts! It’s the fourth time this season the lefty has struck out 10 or more. He improves to 8-2 on the season.    

Phillies bats struck early in the 2nd and 3rd innings. Adolis Garcia jump started things with a two-run homer to left field for his third homer in his last five games. Then in the 3rd, the Phillies plated three more with RBI singles by Alex...

The Philadelphia Phillies confront an Andrew Painter crisis after the rookie pitcher’s latest struggles raise tough questions about his future in the rotation. Can a trip to AAA spark a turnaround, or will organizational depth issues create even bigger problems for the club’s postseason ambitions? Connor Thomas breaks down the pros and cons of sending Painter down, examines the mental side of young pitcher development, and debates alternative rotation strategies as Don Mattingly weighs his options.

Brandon Marsh surges into All-Star contention with a home run streak, while the Phillies’ offense catches fire. Key highlights includ...

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 and get to five games over .500.  

Nola threw 4.1ip needing 98 pitches, 59 for strikes. He was charged for five runs on 6 hits and four walks. The righty left the game in the 5th inning with runners on 2nd and 3rd and both came in to score on a single by Randal Chrichuk off Tim Mayza.  

The Phillies offense provided plenty of run support, Rafael Marchan and Brandon Marsh came up with the big swings. Marchan smacked a two-run homer in the 2nd inning that...

The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Chicago White Six, 6-3 as the bats couldn't dig out of the HOLE Andrew Painter put them in.  

The 23-year-old righty allowed four runs in the 1st innings and needed 42 pitches to record the first three outs of the game. Painter went on to allow a total of six runs on eight hits over 4.2 innings.  

The Phillies offense was provided by solo homers by Alec Bohm and Brandon Marsh, as well as an RBI single by Adolis Garcia.  

Segment 1: Player of the Ga...

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 8-6 thanks to some big bats coming alive!  

Phillies get homers from Brandon Marsh and Adolis Garcia as they were on their way to scoring 8 runs in a ball game for the first time since their 11-9 win over the Pirates on May 15th.  

Phillies actually ran the left-handed starter Anthony Kay out after just 4 innings taking him for six runs on seven hits and two long balls.  

Phillies did allow things to get tied up at 6 later in the ba...

The Philadelphia Phillies snap their offensive slump, crushing the San Diego Padres for a series sweep and reigniting hope for a deep postseason charge. Is the Phillies’ rotation—featuring aces Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sanchez—emerging as MLB’s most formidable duo this season?

Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies’ six-run explosion fueled by balanced hitting from Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Adolis García’s emphatic home run. Key discussion points include Wheeler’s stellar consistency, the surprisingly low bar for offensive success, and concerns over leading prospect Aidan Miller’s troubling back injury. With the upcoming showdown...

For the second time in as many series, the Philadelphia Phillies SWEPT the San Diego Padres, thanks to their 6-4 win Thursday afternoon.

The Phillies runs came on a Bryson Stott RBI single in the 4th. Then in the 5th, Adolis Garcia smacked his 5th homer of the season and first since May 6th, 24 games ago. Later in the 5th, Padres reliever Yuki Matsui threw the ball away trying to pick off Trea Turner at first with Justin Crawford on third. Matsui’s throw went up the right field line allowing Craford to trot home fro...

Philadelphia Phillies fans witness history as Cristopher Sanchez’s record-breaking scoreless inning streak ends, but his dominance on the mound shows no sign of slowing. Is Sanchez the ace the Phillies have been searching for? Host Connor Thomas unpacks Sanchez’s incredible run, the fan reaction at Citizens Bank Park, and why this pitching feat is likely a once-in-a-lifetime moment for the franchise.

Attention shifts to concerns about the Phillies’ struggling offense and urgent need for a right-handed bat. Connor Thomas highlights insights from MLB insiders Jayson Stark and Tim Kurkjian, raising tough questions about trade deadline option...

Cristopher Sanchez sees his Scoreless innings streak snapped at 50.2ip in the Philadelphia Phillies' 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres.  

Sanchez, per usual was cruising though his start, but with two outs in the 7th, he allowed a double to Ty France, followed by a streak-snapping RBI single by Jackson Merrill. Sanchez received an extended standing ovation from the South Philly faithful as he became the 5th pitcher in the history of the MLB to record at least 50-straight scoreless innings.  

Sanchez's outing was backed by solo homers from J.T. R...

The Philadelphia Phillies surge as Brandon Marsh stakes his claim as a National League All-Star, outshining even Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber at the plate. Is Marsh the most overlooked star in baseball, and can fan support propel him to All-Star starter status with the Midsummer Classic headed to Citizens Bank Park?

Connor Thomas breaks down Marsh's red-hot season, Cristopher Sanchez’s historic scoreless innings streak, and Aaron Nola’s recent rebound in the rotation. Key discussion points include the Phillies’ offensive struggles, how critical pitching depth is sustaining the team, and whether Sanchez can climb into the ML...

Bryce Harper's two-run homer, Brandon Marsh's four-hit night lead the bats, while Aaron Nola and Johan Duran lead the arms in the Phillies 3-2 win over the Padres.

Aaron Nola’s night was done after five innings allowing two runs on four hits while striking out 8. The only costly mistake he made was leaving a 1-2 knuckle curve up a little too much to Gavin Sheets with a man on and sheets put it in the right field stands for a two-run homer. Nola threw 95 pitches over his outing with

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The Philadelphia Phillies’ offense sputters, but a turnaround may be brewing. With Aaron Nola showing flashes of improved command, Connor Thomas questions whether Phillies fans can truly trust the veteran pitcher heading into a pivotal series against the San Diego Padres. Can Nola finally deliver the consistency expected of a veteran starter, or are his recent outings just a mirage?

Key topics include the Phillies’ alarmingly low on-base percentage and OPS, fans’ mounting pressure, and whether historic offensive struggles can rebound as the season heats up. Thomas examines the mental toll of playing in Philadelphia, drawing parallels with A...

The Philadelphia Phillies notch a 4-2 West Coast road trip, but lingering offensive struggles spark concern. Is pitching dominance enough to fuel a playoff push, or are the bats falling flat at exactly the wrong time?

Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies’ split results against the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers, highlighting a bold Don Mattingly pinch-hit decision involving Edmundo Sosa and Brandon Marsh. Key discussions center on offensive inconsistencies, the urgent need for right-handed bats, and whether Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber can power the lineup out of a slump. The latest standings check ra...

The Philadelphia Phillies take an EMBARRASSING 9-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, as they drop two-of-three in LA.  

The Phillies struck out 34 times over the three-game set.  

Andrew Painter started for the Phillies and was done after 3.1 innings allowing four runs on seven hits including a pair of solo homers in the 4th. The 23-year-old righty threw 80 pitches to get through his day.  

The lone Phillies run came in the 9th when Bryson Stott hit a solo homer, his 6th of the season. Previous to that at bat...

The Philadelphia Phillies get a 3-run rally on Tanner Scott in the 7th inning to get past the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-3

Jesus Luzardo started for the Phillies and threw 5.1 allowing two runs on seven hits while striking out six. Luzardo had some bad luck on his side as the second Dodger run was scored after a misplay by Justin Craford in center and an error by Adolis Garcia who was trying to back up Crawford on the same play.  

Roki Sasaki kept the Phillies bats cooled until the 6th inning, whe...

The Phillies lose to the Dodgers in game one of their three game series, 4-2

Zack Wheeler’s night was done after six innings allowing five hits and a career high four solo home runs. Wheeler used 90 pitches as he saw his ERA rise from 1.67 to 2.27

Wheeler’s the first Phillies’ pitcher since Jerad Eickhoff in 2016 to give up four homers and still go six innings. Eickhoff did so in a 15-2 loss to the Pirates.

Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski took a no-hitter into the 6th inning, but Kyle...

The Philadelphia Phillies head into a decisive West Coast showdown after sweeping the San Diego Padres—can they silence doubters by besting the juggernaut Los Angeles Dodgers? Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies’ red-hot pitching, rising fan expectations, and the emotional rollercoaster tied to marquee MLB matchups. Will facing stars like Shohei Ohtani and the formidable Dodgers rotation reveal playoff potential or expose lingering flaws?

Key storylines include the impact of the MLB labor dispute and looming salary cap tension, plus the Phillies’ revolving door of right-handed bats as Otto Kemp is optioned back to the minors. Are th...

Philadelphia Phillies fans witness history as Cristopher Sanchez shatters the franchise record for the longest scoreless inning streak, delivering a month of dominant pitching unmatched in over a century. Is Sanchez on pace for National League Cy Young—and could his run ignite the Phillies’ postseason hopes?

Connor Thomas breaks down Sanchez’s electric performance, reactions from teammates, and where the lefty now stands among baseball legends. Other key topics include the Phillies’ sweep of the San Diego Padres, offensive adjustments with Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner, bullpen reliability, and concerns about defensive consistency. With an eye on the N...

The Philadelphia Phillies get a FRANCHISE RECORD SETTING performance from Cristopher Sanchez as they SWEEP the Padres with a 3-0 win!  

Sanchez set a new team record for consecutive scoreless innings that now sits at 44.2ip. At the close of the 4th inning, Sancez passed the previous record of 41.1ip straight scoreless innings set by Grover Cleveland Alexander in 1911. The lefty wasn't done there as he also tossed his 5th straight game of going at least seven scoreless innings, another club record.    

As for Sanchez’ line in the win; seven-scoreless, six hits, n...

The Philadelphia Phillies reignite the leadoff debate as Don Mattingly shakes up the lineup and Kyle Schwarber moves to the top spot. Could this change unlock new offensive potential, or will the Phillies end up revisiting old headaches? Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and Trea Turner power an early homer surge, while Turner fights to break out of a slump and regain the batting title form that makes him the prototypical leadoff man.

Connor Thomas spotlights Aaron Nola’s best start of the year, a red-hot bullpen featuring Orion Kerkering’s resurgence, and Cristopher Sanchez’s pursuit of a h...

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 4-3 to lock up a series win thanks to Aaron Nola and some POWER!  

The Phillies offense was jump started with power as they homered in each of the first three innings of the ballgame. Bryce Harper hit his 13th home run of the year in the 1st, followed by J.T. Realmuto’s solo shot to left in the second inning. Then Trea Turner, who was batting out of the two-hole tonight, hit his sixth homer of the season in the third.  

Aaron...

The Philadelphia Phillies pitching dominates as Kyle Schwarber powers the offense—could this be the turnaround fans have been waiting for?

Connor Thomas spotlights standout performances from Cristopher Sanchez, Zach Wheeler, and Jesus Luzardo, whose resilience and "bad luck" stats hint at even greater potential for the Phillies rotation. The episode examines defensive struggles with Trea Turner, Aaron Nola’s ongoing issues, and the team's continued reliance on Schwarber’s explosive home run pace. Trade deadline possibilities take center stage as Connor weighs center field and right field upgrades, keying in on the need for a right-handed power...

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 as the Phillies' hits were few but BIG!  

Jesus Luzardo tossed six-scoreless innings allowing four hits and two walks while striking out six. The lefty threw 104 pitches over his outing.  

Griffin Canning threw 6.2 innings allowing three-runs on three hits. Only problem for Canning, two of the three hits he surrendered were home runs. Kyle Schwarber took him deep in the first in just the second at bat of the game, then Canning shut the Phillies down until the 7th. That’s went Schwar...

The Philadelphia Phillies drop a winnable series despite their pitching staff surrendering just four runs over three games—can this offense turn things around before it's too late?

Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies' frustrating weekend against the Cleveland Guardians, spotlighting stellar outings from Cristopher Sanchez, Zack Wheeler, and Andrew Painter, while calling out the right-handed bats—Trea Turner, Alec Bohm, Adolis Garcia, and J.T. Realmuto—for ongoing struggles at the plate. The conversation turns to a potentially season-defining nine-game stretch against the powerhouse San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers, raising big questions about the Philli...

The Philadelphia Phillies go 0-7 with Runners in Scoring Position as they fall to the Cleveland Guardians, 3-1.  

The loss forces the Phillies to finish their six-game homestand at 2-4 and drop a second consecutive series.  

Andrew Painter started for the Phillies and went 6.1innings allowing just two runs on six hits and two walks. He also struck out three.  

Parker Messick kept his solid season going, shutting out the Phillies over his 5.2 innings of work. He allowed five hits and two walks but was able to lower...

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 as Zack Wheeler and Bryson Stott came up clutch!

Wheeler gutted out six-scoreless innings striking out six. Despite only allowing two hits and one walk, Wheeler’s pitch count was high through four innings, needing 75 pitches. He then settled in for a 14-pitch 5th and an 11-pitch 6th. In total Wheeler needed 99 pitches to get through his six innings.  

The Phillies bats gave Wheeler some support in the 4th inning when Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm recorded back-to-back one-out singles. The two came aroun...

Philadelphia Phillies lefty Cristopher Sanchez is rewriting team history, extending his scoreless inning streak to a jaw-dropping 37⅔—just three innings shy of surpassing Grover Cleveland Alexander’s century-old franchise record. Can Sanchez sustain this Cy Young-caliber run and become the ace Philly fans have been waiting for? Connor Thomas spotlights Sanchez’s dominating arsenal, compares his streak to legends like Randy Johnson and Clayton Kershaw, and explores what this means for the Phillies’ postseason outlook.

Frustration mounts as the Phillies’ offense falters, notching another double-digit strikeout night and wasting Sanchez’s masterpiece in a 1-0 shutout loss to the Clevela...

Cristopher Sanchez was his usual dominant self, putting in 8-scoreless innings of work allowing four hits, two walks while recording six strikeouts. He threw 96 pitches.  

Sanchez was however evenly matched tonight, as the Guardians’ Gavin Williams also tossed 8-scoreless while recording 11 strikeouts.  

Johan Duran came on in the 9th innings and surrendered a one-out pinch-hit solo homer to Kyle Manzardo for the game's only run.

Sanchez extended his scoreless inning streak to 37.2 straight, 2nd best all-time in franchise history. Grover Cleveland Alexander holds the franchise record at 41-straig...

The Philadelphia Phillies fans are left questioning their team’s true identity as Memorial Day weekend arrives. After enduring a historic six-series losing streak under Rob Thompson, the Phillies rebounded with six consecutive series wins led by interim manager Don Mattingly—only to stumble again versus the Cincinnati Reds. Is this inconsistency a sign of deeper flaws, or just the ebb and flow of the season?

Host Connor Thomas spotlights the Phillies’ dominant starting rotation with Zach Wheeler and Cristopher Sanchez leading the charge, while raising red flags over Aaron Nola’s struggles and the bullpen’s volatility...

The Cincinnati Reds outduel the Philadelphia Phillies to claim the first half of the Kyle Schwarber Memorial Bowl. Can the Reds’ bold young arms power them into playoff contention?

Jeff Carr and Connor Thomas break down the Reds’ two-out-of-three series win in Philadelphia, spotlighting standout pitching from Chase Burns and the impact of Kyle Schwarber’s absence. The showdown between both teams’ unpredictable bullpens raises big questions, while Sal Stewart’s breakout performance offers the Reds a potential “two Batmans” scenario alongside Elly De La Cruz. Key topics include the Phillies’ struggles against left-handed starters, the evolving roles of relieve...

The Philadelphia Phillies fall to the Cincinnati Reds, 9-4 marking their first series loss since Don Mattingly took over as interim Manager.  

Aaron Nola’s day was done after five innings and allowing four runs on eight hits while striking out five. Unfortunately the bullpen didn’t fare much better.  

Tim Mayza, Orion Kerkering and Jose Alvarado were all charged for at least one run, while Brad Keller had the only clean inning, tossing a scoreless 8th.  

The Phillies offense recorded their first run of the game in the 1st...

The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Cincinnati Red, 4-1 as Chase Burns had the Phillies bats chasing ALL NIGHT!  

Reds’ starter, 23-year-old Chase Burns was just too much to handle for the Phillies. Burns threw six innings allowing just one run on three hits with nine strike outs!  

Jesus Luzardo started for the Phillies and had one of his better starts at home this season. He tossed six inning of two-run baseball allowing five hits, two walks while striking out five.

The lone Phillies run came on a home...

The Philadelphia Phillies rally past the Cincinnati Reds with Bryson Stott’s dramatic two-out, eighth-inning home run and Alec Bohm’s continued hot streak. Can the Phillies’ rising stars elevate the team’s ceiling and fuel a division race comeback?

Host Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies’ come-from-behind victory, spotlighting recent offensive surges from Stott and Bohm, the impact of lineup depth, and critical pitching performances by Andrew Painter. Discussion covers Gage Wood’s promotion to Double-A Reading, Andrew Painter’s adjustment process after Tommy John surgery, and challenges facing the rotation if injuries strike. Key topics include Don Ma...

The Philadelphia Phillies open their six-game home stand with a THRILLING 5-4 WIN over the Cincinnati Reds!  

Bryson Stott smacked the go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the 8th, setting up Johan Duran for his 8th save of the season and propelling the Phillies to their 5th straight win!  

Andrew Painter allowed two runs over six innings, but was pulled before the 7th inning despite only being at 69 pitches. Brad Keller took over in the 7th and promptly gave up a solo homer to the Red’s Sal Steward

The Philadelphia Phillies sweep the Pittsburgh Pirates with dominant pitching—can their aces keep fueling this surge? Cristopher Sanchez throws a complete game shutout, earning National League Player of the Week honors, while Zack Wheeler silences doubts about his comeback with a high-velocity gem. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper ignite the offense, powering the Phillies to their hottest stretch of the season.

Connor Thomas dissects Sanchez’s Cy Young-caliber rise, Wheeler’s rejuvenated arsenal, and the lineup’s star-driven attack. He questions Erik Kratz’s early claim that the NL East is already decided in favor of the Atlant...

The Philadelphia Phillies COMPLETE THE SWEEP of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 6-0 win Sunday afternoon!  

Zack Wheeler followed Cristopher Sanchez’ Complete Game Shutout with a Gem of his own. Wheeler tossed 7-scoreless allowing four hits, one walk while striking out eight! He threw 98 pitches over his outing.  

The starter’s efforts were backed by an RBI ground out by Justin Crawford in the 5th. Trea Turner followed in the inning with an RBI single. Then in the 6th the Phillies chased Pirates’ starter Paul Skenes with a solo homer by Bryce Harp...