The Phillies Show
A Phillies podcast hosted by former Phillies player and General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr., long-time Phillies reporter Jim Salisbury and MLB.com Phillies beat writer Todd Zolecki. TPS features real talk on the Phightins and in-depth conversations with VIP guests like Bryce Harper, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Pat Burrell.
Bravo! Aaron Nola looks "pretty dang good" this spring.
We say it almost every episode in the spring: Don’t go crazy over spring training performances -- good or bad.
But Aaron Nola sure has looked good this spring. He pitched five scoreless innings for Team Italy in Wednesday night’s 9-1 victory over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Nola not only helped Italy go 4-0 in pool play, but he saved Team USA from potentially being eliminated from the tournament.
We talk a lot about Nola and his chances of bouncing back in 2026, Chase Utley’s induction onto the Phillies’ Wall of Fame and...
JesĂşs Luzardo, Phillies agree to 5-year, $135 million extension
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News broke on Monday night that the Phillies and Jesús Luzardo have agreed to a five-year, $135 million contract extension, keeping him in a Phillies uniform through at least 2031. The Phillies also have a $32.5 million club option for 2032. The Phillies Show’s very own Jim Salisbury was first with the contract details. (This is why you listen to the show, folks.) We break down the deal. What do we like? What don’t we like?
And which Phillies player is next in line for a contract extension?
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Simply the Best: Kyle Schwarber powers Team USA
Kyle Schwarber reminded everybody on Saturday that he’s one of the most feared, most highly regarded hitters in baseball. He crushed a tie-breaking home run against Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic. Schwarber has hit fourth and first for Team USA in the team’s first two games. It got us thinking about his potential for enshrinement in Cooperstown, N.Y.
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Early signs from Phillies rotation
If everybody does their thing, the Phillies’ rotation is the team’s strength in 2026.
There are questions, but the early performances from Cristopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo, Aaron Nola, Andrew Painter and Taijuan Walker have been encouraging. And so has the work of Zack Wheeler.
We also discuss Jhoan Duran’s first spring appearance, Bryce Harper’s spring and the World Baseball Classic.
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Your Phillies Spring Training Questions
Opening Day is less than a month away, and you’ve got questions about the Phillies.
Ruben, Jim and Todd answered several of your questions, answering everything from the pressure facing Andrew Painter to Justin Crawford’s ability to play center field every day to players to watch now that many Phillies will be at the World Baseball Classic.
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Andrew Painter’s spring debut: two innings of hope and promise
Three years later, Andrew Painter delivered the goods.
He threw two scoreless innings on Sunday against the Yankees in his first Grapefruit League start in exactly three years. It’s been a long road back for Painter, who had Tommy John surgery in 2023. But in a 20-pitch effort against several quality big leaguers, Painter pounded the strike zone and got early contact. What to make of it?
What’s Zack Wheeler’s timeline to rejoin the rotation? What’s up with Aidan Miller’s back?
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Back Together: Bullpen Battles, Bohm & Painter from Clearwater!
It’s not often we get Ruben, Jim and Todd together in the same room for a show, but we made it happen Wednesday in Clearwater.
They talked about Brad Keller and bullpen battles, a good early showing from Alec Bohm and Andrew Painter’s highly anticipated debut on Sunday against the Yankees.
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First Weekend Impressions: Justin Crawford and a Schwarbomb
The Phillies opened their Grapefruit League schedule this weekend. What did we see? What did we like?
We talk Justin Crawford, Kyle Schwarber, Team USA (hockey and baseball) and more.
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What We Want to See This Spring
The Phillies will play their Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Blue Jays in Dunedin. They play their home opener on Sunday against the Pirates at BayCare Ballpark.
What do we want to see in the coming weeks? There’s a lot. Good things from Aaron Nola. Good things from Adolis GarcĂa. A sense of what the lineup is going to be. Is it going to be Kyle Schwarber protecting Bryce Harper or vice versa? How about good things from Phillies prospects Andrew Painter, Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller.
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Bryce Harper's still upset about Dave Dombrowski's "elite" comments
Bryce Harper got to Clearwater, Florida, on Sunday. He spoke to reporters in the morning outside BayCare Ballpark.
He had a lot to say:
He talked about Dombrowski’s comments in October, when he wondered if Harper would be elite again or not. He said while he doesn’t need any motivation, the fact Dombrowski said what he said publicly bothered him. He talked about how the Phillies’ cleanup hitters need to step up. He talked about participating in the WBC. He talked about the Phillies’ chances to compete and more.Harper mentioned the Phillies’ cleanup hi...
Beer and Baseball: Phillies release Nick Castellanos
The Phillies couldn’t salvage their relationship with Nick Castellanos. They didn’t want to.
So, they released him on Thursday. The Phillies are eating the final $20 million of a five-year, $100 million contract. That’s how badly they wanted Castellanos to go away. We talked about the Phillies’ decision, why it took so long and Castellanos’ admission that he brought a beer into the visitors’ dugout in Miami in June. We get into everything that soured the Phillies on Castellanos, and vice versa.
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Phillies are back: Zack Wheeler’s rib, Nick Castellanos’ locker
Day 1 of Phillies spring training is in the books.
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler talked about his recovery from thoracic outlet decompression surgery in September, which required the removal of the first rib near his right shoulder. Wheeler revealed that he kept the rib, and it’s sitting in a case in his closet at home!
Wheeler is missing a rib and Nick Castellanos is missing a locker in the Phillies’ clubhouse. He’s still on the 40-man roster, but he won’t be much longer.
Plus, the plan for Aidan Miller, Aaron Nola’s decision...
The Phillies top 5 storylines this spring
Phillies pitchers and catchers have their first workout in Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday.
What should we be watching this spring? Here are our top five storylines for the spring:
5. How does the bullpen set up after Phillies closer Jhoan Duran?
4. What is the team’s mindset following three straight years of disappointment? How do J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm feel knowing they were gone if the Phils had signed Bo Bichette?
3. How does Justin Crawford look this spring? There are legit concerns about the Phillies’ outfield production.
2. The Rotation. Is Zack Whee...
Get ready for spring with Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen
Phillies pitchers and catchers will have their first workout in Clearwater, Florida, in FIVE DAYS!
What better way to warm up for Phillies spring training than by talking to Phillies broadcasters Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen? We have blast talking to Scott and Larry about the Phillies, their broadcasting style, their favorite calls and much more.
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Spring warm up: Tom McCarthy talks Phillies, booth hijinks and more
We can’t wait for baseball to start again.
What better way to warm up for Phillies pitchers and catchers on Feb. 11 than by talking to Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy? TMac is one of our favorite people in baseball. Tremendous broadcaster. An even better person.
We talked with TMac talked about the Phillies, hijinks in the broadcast booth and much more!
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What should the Phillies’ Opening Day lineup be?
Title: What will the Phillies’ Opening Day lineup be?
Opening Day is 52 days away with the Phillies hosting the Rangers on March 26 at Citizens Bank Park.
It’s never too early to talk about the Phils’ lineup.
Ruben, Jim and Todd not only try to predict Rob Thomson’s likely season-opening lineup, but they discuss what lineup they would like to see. Is it Trea Turner leading off? Is it Bryson Stott?
How about Bryce Harper?
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Who's the best? Phillies or Mets?
The Phillies smoked the Mets in the NL East last year, winning the division by 13 games. But the Mets won the offseason, especially when they stunned the Phils and signed Bo Bichette.
So, who’s better?
We go position by position through the Phillies and Mets lineups, including the rotation and bullpen:
Catcher: Francisco Alvarez vs. J.T. Realmuto First base: Jorge Polanco vs. Bryce Harper Second base: Marcus Semien vs. Bryson Stott Third base: Bo Bichette vs. Alec Bohm Shortstop: Francisco Lindor vs. Trea Turner Left field: Carson Begne/Tyrone Taylor vs. Brandon Ma...Bye Bye, Bader: Is the Phillies outfield really set?
If you’ve been listening to the show the past several weeks, you know we’ve been saying Harrison Bader almost certainly wouldn’t be returning to the Phillies in 2026. Sure enough, he just agreed to a two-year, $20.5 million deal with the Giants.
So what’s the Phillies’ outfield going to be?
Is there any chance the Phils sign another outfielder before camp opens next month?
We discuss Bader, the Phillies’ outfield situation, remaining free agents on the market and non-roster invitees coming to camp.
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Your Phillies questions: on being "content," the outfield, the rotation
We asked you for your Phillies questions, and by and large they fit into three buckets:
Are the Phillies really content with their offseason, like Dave Dombrowski said. How concerned should fans be about the Phillies’ outfield? How concerned should fans be about the Phillies’ starting pitching depth?Thanks for the questions. We got more for this episode than ever before!
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Dombrowski, Realmuto talk for first time since Bo Bichette "gut punch"
What a week for the Phillies.
They went to sleep on Thursday thinking they were signing Bo Bichette, who stunningly signed a three-year, $126 million deal with the Mets on Friday. The Phillies quickly improved their offer to J.T. Realmuto, who thought his Phillies career was over. But Realmuto is back, and Dave Dombrowski said he is “content” with where they are as a team.
We dig into a messy situation.
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Boo Bichette: Phillies stunned to lose star, J.T. Realmuto returns
What the hell happened?
The Phillies offered Bo Bichette a seven-year, $200 million contract on Thursday. They thought they had him. Then – poof – he’s gone. Bichette stunned everybody in baseball, when he accepted a three-year, $126 million deal with the Mets instead.
The Phillies followed the massive disappointment by signing J.T. Realmuto to a three-year, $45 million deal.
What happened with Bichette? What do we think about the Realmuto deal? What comes next?
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Bo Bichette or J.T. Realmuto? Or could the Phillies land both?
The Phillies’ pursuit of Bo Bichette is heating up.
They have talked at least twice this week, including Monday’s ballyhooed Zoom. The Phillies see a path to bringing Bichette to Philadelphia, but several obstacles remain. First, they must outbid the Dodgers, Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox and any “mystery” teams. Second, they must shed salary. That means trading Alec Bohm’s $10.2 million contract. That means finding an alternative for J.T. Realmuto.
But is there a way the Phillies could sign both?
We discuss all the angles in our latest episode.
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Are the Phillies really going to sign Bo Bichette?
The Phillies might not be running it back after all.
They are having a virtual meeting on Monday with Bo Bichette. We discuss:
Why the Phillies jumped into the Bichette sweepstakes. The Phillies’ chances to sign Bichette, including the Phils’ top competition. What does this mean for J.T. Realmuto? What does this mean for Alec Bohm? What does this mean for the Phillies 2026 payroll?Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on f...
Star Power: Don Mattingly, J.T. Realmuto and Bo Bichette
The Phillies have hired Don Mattingly to be their bench coach in 2026.
We love the hire. But how does it help the Phillies? Well, of course, it could help their late-game decision making. But if you read between the lines, Phillies manager Rob Thomson hinted that Mattingly’s star power should bring increased credibility to the coaching staff. The Phillies are trying to tighten up things, and they believe Mattingly should help.
We dig into J.T. Realmuto’s free agency. We talk about the chance Bo Bichette signs with the Phillies, too.
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Our 2026 predictions!
The Phillies Show is running it back.
Last year, for our first show of the new year, we made our 2025 predictions. We’re doing it again this year.
What are our biggest 2026 storylines? What are we most curious to see? What are our biggest fears? What are our bold predictions?Love the show? Get Phillies Show merchandise at ThePhilliesShowShop.com!
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Happy New Year! Your "Elite" 2026 Phillies questions
Happy New Year, everybody!
Our first episode of 2026 is a fun one. We answer your questions about the Phillies. We kick off the questions with an “elite” one about Bryce Harper. But we also talk about the Phillies’ outfield, J.T. Realmuto’s future, the Japanese market and more.
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Jimmy Rollins, Part 2: the 2026 Phillies, more laughs and surprises
Jimmy Rollins is one of our favorites.
If you missed Part 1 of our interview with Jimmy Rollins, check it out. J Roll talked about his Hall of Fame chances and the steps he took to become of the greatest players in Phillies history. In Part 2, Jimmy talks about the 2026 Phillies and their motivations to win a World Series. We also share stories that explain why we loved covering Jimmy every day. And don’t miss the very end, where Jimmy tells us what he’s doing off the field these days.
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Jimmy Rollins, Part 1: Hall of Fame chances, what made him Phillies star
Jimmy Rollins is one of our favorites.
Our time with J Roll was so much fun that we split this interview into two episodes. In Part 1, we ask J Roll about his Hall of Fame candidacy and the steps he took to become a Gold Glove shortstop, 2007 NL MVP and 2008 World Series champion. In Part 2, we ask Jimmy about the 2006 Phillies and share a lot of laughs about what it was like covering him in the Phillies clubhouse.
Jimmy also tells us what he's doing off the field!
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Phillies bullpen, clubhouse shake up: Matt Strahm traded, J.T. Realmuto stalemate
The Phillies had a busy week last week:
They signed Adolis Garcia to a one-year, $10 million contract on Tuesday.Phillies assistant general manager Ani Kilambi was named Nationals GM on Wednesday.The Phils signed Brad Keller to a two-year, $22 million deal on Thursday.They traded Matt Strahm to the Royals on Friday for Jonathan Bowlan.They traded a Minor League prospect to the Diamondbacks on Friday for Kyle Backhus.Why did the Phillies trade Strahm? It cleared payroll, for sure. But Strahm’s relationship with the Phillies had soured, too. What is the Phillies’ payroll situation right now...
Phillies add Adolis GarcĂa and Brad Keller. Is J.T. Realmuto next?
The Phillies have been busy the past week or so. They signed Kyle Schwarber to a five-year, $150 million deal. They signed Adolis GarcĂa to a one-year $10 million deal. They have reached an agreement with Brad Keller on a two-year, $22 million deal.
What’s next for the Phillies? Is J.T. Realmuto coming back?
We also caught up with Phillies’ Rule 5 Draft pick Zach McCambley, who grew up in the Pocono Mountains and attended Phillies games as a kid. He’s thrilled for the opportunity to earn a spot on the Phillies’ Opening Day roster.
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Hello, Adolis GarcĂa. Bye, Harrison Bader and Nick Castellanos?
The Phillies on Monday agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with free-agent right fielder Adolis Garcia.
He will be Nick Castellanos’ replacement in right field, which should not surprise anybody who has been watching and listening to the show since mid-October. We’ve been saying for weeks that Castellanos won’t be back. But what about Harrison Bader? Does this signal the end of his chances to rejoin the Phillies?
We discuss Garcia, Bader, Castellanos and what’s been going on with the Mets and Braves in the NL East.
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Kyle Schwarber is back! What’s next for the Phillies?
Kyle Schwarber on Tuesday signed a five-year, $150 million contract with the Phillies.
We discuss how it went down and why we like the deal. But we also discuss what’s next for the Phils. Is it J.T. Realmuto? Is it a reliever? Can they still go after Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette and Cody Bellinger?
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Optimism: Signs point to Kyle Schwarber's return with Phillies
We have a feeling about Kyle Schwarber.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski does, too. He used the word “optimism” on Monday regarding the Phillies’ pursuit of Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto. Jim heard that Schwarber could make a decision before the end of the week. Todd heard that Schwarber thinks something with the Phillies will get done.
We talk about Don Mattingly being the Phils’ new bench coach, Nick Castellanos getting traded and more.
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Center of Attention: Kyle Schwarber’s name is buzzing at the Winter Meetings
Everything hinges on Kyle Schwarber.
It can be said for the Phillies, and so many other teams at the Winter Meetings. Dribs and drabs of interest in Schwarber continue to make news, with Ken Rosenthal recently reporting that the Pirates have made a four-year offer for the slugging DH. But we still think Schwarber is headed back to Philadelphia. We explain why.
But what if Schwarber leaves? We offer some creative ways the Phillies can make up for it.
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Hammering the Winter Meetings: WIP’s Joe DeCamara talks Phillies, new book
The Winter Meetings begin Monday in Orlando, Fla.
WIP’s Joe DeCamara joins the show to talk about the Phillies’ quiet offseason so far, what he’d like to see happen next week, what he thinks about the Phillies “running it back” and more. Plus, DeCamara talks about his new book “The Best of Philly Sports.”
Jim then tries to beat The Hammer with Phillies trivia.
Can you beat The Hammer?
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Ranger's getting paid; Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto seeing Reds?
The Winter Meetings are next week in Orlando, Fla., where magical things can happen.
Ranger Suárez could have a magical winter, following Dylan Cease’s seven-year $210 million contract with the Blue Jays. Suárez is arguably the best starting pitcher remaining in free agency, unless Framber Valdez is more your speed.
Kyle Schwarber and J.T Realmuto remain free agents. We discuss the latest, which included an unexpected scenario from Ruben – Schwarber and Realmuto to the Reds? He thinks it would make sense for the Reds. It would, but do they have the money to do...
A Turkey Day Q&A: We give thanks to baseball, your questions
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
We got together to give thanks to baseball, and answer your Phillies questions.
What are we thankful for? Do the Phillies have enough payroll flexibility to get another big bat beyond Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto? What’s up with Harrison Bader? Is Andrew Painter going to be better than … Spencer Howard?
And much more!
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What’s happening with Kyle Schwarber’s free agency and more
If you thought the Phillies and Kyle Schwarber would sign a multiyear contract shortly after free agency started, think again.
We still think Schwarber will re-sign with the Phillies, but right now his agency is trying to maximize his value -- as they should. That means drawn-out negotiations, and maybe even a little frustration on the Phillies’ end. It’s rally no surprise. Schwarber had a massive 2025, leading the NL in home runs and RBIs and finishing second for NL MVP. He needs to cash in on this deal. But again, we think the roads point to Schw...
Pirates interested in Kyle Schwarber? Bucc No
The Hot Stove is on a low simmer with Thanksgiving fast approaching.
But there are interesting reports out there. How about the Pirates pursuing Kyle Schwarber? We’ll eat our shoes if that one happens, but it is worth discussing. We talk about Schwarber’s free agency, who got qualifying offers, who the Phillies protected in the Rule 5 Draft, the non-tender deadline and more.
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Your Phillies center fielder: Buxton, Bader, Crawford?
The GM Meetings wrapped up this week in Las Vegas. Dave Dombrowski spoke about the team’s outfield situation, including what’s happening in center field, Nick Castellanos’ future with the team and more. We thought the most interesting news was word that Twins star Byron Buxton might be willing to waive his no-trade clause, if Minnesota continues to sell this offseason.
We’d love Buxton in the Phillies’ lineup.
But if not Buxton, who? We discuss Justin Crawford, Harrison Bader and more.
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