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.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 26:11
It’s Jesús Luzardo and the Phillies vs. Chris Sale and the Braves in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park. We break…
Sep 28, 2026 · 33:20
The Phillies clinched an NL Wild Card on the final game of the 2026 regular season. It wasn’t easy, but they’re in. We discuss Zack Wheeler’s fantastic…
Sep 25, 2026 · 36:10
The Phillies are ready to celebrate, but they just can’t win a baseball game. They lost twice this week to the Brewers, postponing their plans to clinch an NL Wild Card and…
Sep 23, 2026 · 31:58
It felt like the fall on Tuesday night, and Zack Wheeler looked like his postseason-self in a victory over the Brewers. Is Wheeler the Phillies’ Game 1 starter in next…
Sep 21, 2026 · 45:52
It’s getting real. The Phillies on Saturday optioned right-hander Orion Kerkering to Triple-A. He just couldn’t be counted anymore to get outs. The bullpen has been…
Sep 18, 2026 · 30:24
Thank goodness for Aaron Nola. Where would the Phillies be without him? And what would their postseason chances be with him? He tossed seven scoreless innings in Thursday…
Sep 16, 2026 · 35:35
Before the Phillies blew another game on Tuesday night in Washington, they suffered their biggest loss of the season: Jesús Luzardo has been placed on the 15-day injured…
Sep 14, 2026 · 33:22
The Phillies need an absolute miracle to win the NL East after losing two of three this weekend in Atlanta. So, it’s NL Wild Card or bust. It won’t be easy.…
Sep 11, 2026 · 34:16
The Phillies’ offense flipped a switch in August. They weren’t chasing as much. They weren’t striking out as much. They were walking more, putting the ball in…
Sep 9, 2026 · 38:00
The fundamentals and the little things cost the Phillies in the 2025 NLDS against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. It cost them again on Tuesday night in a 6-5 loss to the Astros.…
Sep 7, 2026 · 41:29
The Phillies had high hopes to beat up the Braves this weekend and make a move in the NL East. Instead, it looks like the Phillies will have to settle on the NL Wild Card. The…
Sep 3, 2026 · 1:11:13
The Phillies Show is live at Manco & Manco Pizza in Ocean City! Todd Zolecki, Rubén Amaro Jr. and Jim Salisbury welcome Phillies color analyst John Kruk. Phillie…
Sep 2, 2026 · 33:16
The Phillies have won six in a row and 13 of 15 following Tuesday’s victory in August. They are baseball’s hottest team, moving ahead of the Cubs for the No. 1 NL…
Aug 31, 2026 · 34:09
The Phillies swept the Angels in Anaheim on Sunday, following a huge grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning on Friday and another comeback victory on Saturday. They got a…
Aug 28, 2026 · 36:03
Where would the Phillies be without Jesús Luzardo, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. Each had big games on Wednesday in Seattle, helping the Phillies avoid a sweep.…
Aug 26, 2026 · 38:29
The Phillies flew to Seattle on Sunday on the highest of highs, riding a nine-game winning streak into a nine-game West Coast road trip. But then Zack Wheeler got shelled on…
Aug 24, 2026 · 38:59
Don’t count out these Phillies. Kyle Schwarber hit a dramatic, no-doubt-about-it, walk-off home run in the ninth inning in Sunday’s 6-4 victory over the Cardinals at…
Aug 21, 2026 · 44:37
Is Aaron Nola back? If so, it’s great news for the Phillies. At the very least, Nola’s resurgence is coming at the right time with Phillies co-aces Zack Wheeler and…
Aug 19, 2026 · 33:42
Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott continue to come up big for the Phillies, who have won five consecutive games to move into second place in the NL Wild Card race. It’s fun to…
Aug 17, 2026 · 32:49
Phillies first baseman Alec Bohm has been crushed by Phillies fans for weeks. Some wanted him off the team. But Bohm has been one of the Phillies best hitters since the All-Star…
Aug 14, 2026 · 34:12
The Field of Dreams game lived up to the hype on Thursday night in Iowa. Kyle Schwarber homered twice in a 7-1 victory over the Twins. He’s heating up, smashing four home…
Aug 12, 2026 · 39:14
The Phillies grounded into four double plays on Tuesday night. They lost to the Cardinals, 2-0. It’s the 27th time this season they’ve been held to one run or shut…
Aug 10, 2026 · 32:52
Chase Utley made the Phillies’ Wall of Fame this weekend, but he couldn’t have been happy to see the way his former team played. Sloppy all around, and only a Derek…
Aug 7, 2026 · 47:14
We’re settling in for the final two months of the regular season, so Friday felt like the perfect time to hear what’s on your mind. First, though, how about Luis…
Aug 4, 2026 · 35:27
We recap the Phillies’ trade deadline. The Phillies got Luis Arraez, Brooks Raley and Caleb Kilian. But they didn't get a right-handed bat. They didn't get a No. 5 starter.…
Aug 3, 2026 · 19:26
EMERGENCY POD! The Phillies acquired second baseman Luis Arraez and right-hander Caleb Kilian from the Giants for prospects Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair. They also acquired…
Aug 3, 2026 · 34:41
Title: It’s Trade Deadline Day for the Phillies Finally, Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is here. It’s 6 p.m. ET on Monday, and we expect the Phillies to…
Jul 31, 2026 · 40:31
The Phillies are reeling just days before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said four times in 90 seconds on Wednesday in Miami that…
Jul 29, 2026 · 32:42
The Phillies are 3-8 since the All-Star break, and they have scored zero or one runs in six of those games.Everybody sees what’s going on. Everybody knows what the Phillies…
Jul 27, 2026 · 23:48
The Phillies’ window to win the World Series with this core is closing, so they need to do what they can before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. They need to make trades.…
Jul 24, 2026 · 39:29
The Aug. 3 trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and the Phillies still need a bat, a reliever and a starter. What do they need the most? Honestly, you could make a strong…
Jul 22, 2026 · 32:36
What in the world happened to the Phillies on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park? The Phillies made a couple base running blunders in the ninth inning in a 2-1 loss. Was the…
Jul 20, 2026 · 34:32
Two innings into Sunday’s series finale against the Mets, you just knew the Phillies had lost. But then that’s how it’s been for the Phillies’ No. 5…
Jul 17, 2026 · 56:25
Todd Zolecki, Jim Salisbury and Ruben Amaro Jr. are live from Manco & Manco in Ocean City! The guys chat with former Phillies managers Larry Bowa and Charlie Manuel. Plus,…
Jul 14, 2026 · 30:12
Everybody thought Kyle Schwarber or Bryce Harper would win the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park. Neither did, but it was still a memorable night. We talk about the…
Jul 13, 2026 · 26:46
LIVE from Iron Hills Brewery! It’s the All-Star break, but Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber have no time to rest. They are competing in Monday night’s Home Run Derby…
Jul 10, 2026 · 33:16
The Phillies won another series, following Thursday night’s victory in Cincinnati. Jesús Luzardo was brilliant, striking out 11 in seven scoreless innings. But you…
Jul 8, 2026 · 41:18
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler showed everybody on Tuesday why he believes he should be an NL All-Star. He struck out a career-high 14 batters in seven innings in a dominant…
Jul 6, 2026 · 32:24
Bryce Harper was one of five Phillies to make the 2026 National League All-Star team. He will join Kyle Schwarber, Brandon Marsh, Cristopher Sánchez and Jhoan Duran. Does…
Jul 3, 2026 · 45:29
It was 105 degrees at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday afternoon. It’s been hot at the Bank all week. The Phillies’ offense scored 25 games in the first three games of…
Jul 1, 2026 · 30:49
The Phillies have two of the best pitchers in baseball in Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler. Jesus Luzardo has All-Star potential too. But the Phillies have growing…
Jun 29, 2026 · 33:28
The Phillies not only enjoyed another late-inning comeback on Sunday in New York, but they moved within three games of the Braves in the NL East. The Phils were 9-19 and 10…
Jun 26, 2026 · 24:27
We said it Wednesday: Don’t turn off the TV. Did you turn off the TV on Wednesday night? Thursday night? If so, you missed the Phillies becoming the first team in Major…
Jun 24, 2026 · 35:05
The Phillies enjoyed a crazy comeback victory on Tuesday night in Washington, but we’re here to talk trades. What trades should the Phillies make before the Aug. 3 trade…
Jun 22, 2026 · 27:04
“Just get us in.” Bryce Harper said that’s the Phillies’ motto for the 2026 season. Just get into the playoffs, and let’s see what happens. Well, if…
Jun 19, 2026 · 33:30
Andrew Painter has been optioned to Triple-A. So what does that mean for his future in Philadelphia? Jim Salisbury and Ruben Amaro Jr. dig into the decision and what comes next…
Jun 17, 2026 · 37:45
The Phillies struggled for wins at home early in the season, but are now 21-17 at Citizens Bank Park after starting off their latest homestand with a pair of wins against the…
Jun 15, 2026 · 30:36
The Phillies lost two of three this weekend against the Brewers. Now, no team would have beaten Jacob Misiorowski on Friday night. He was unhittable and unbeatable. But the…
Jun 12, 2026 · 45:37
Adolis García is banged up, so the Phillies made a trade on Thursday for White Sox outfielder Derek Hill. But the Phillies need more help. Andrew Painter needs help, too.…
Jun 10, 2026 · 32:23
Jhoan Duran might be the most talented closer in Phillies history, but nobody is perfect. He blew his first save of the season on Tuesday night in Toronto. Duran had saved 16…
Jun 8, 2026 · 33:14
The Phillies played 13 consecutive games without scoring five or more runs, until their series finale last week against the Padres. Then this weekend against the White Sox, they…
Jun 5, 2026 · 32:55
The Phillies finally scored more than four runs in a game in Thursday’s victory over San Diego. It’s the first time they’ve done that since May 18! They…
Jun 2, 2026 · 45:49
Cristopher Sánchez's pursuit of Major League Baseball history continues on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. He will begin the game with a 44 2/3-innings scoreless…
Jun 1, 2026 · 30:13
The Phillies went 4-2 on a road trip through San Diego and Los Angeles, which typically would be time to celebrate. But the Phillies’ struggling offense is a growing…
May 29, 2026 · 31:12
Cristopher Sánchez on Wednesday passed Grover Cleveland Alexander for the longest scoreless innings streak by a Phillies pitcher since 1893. Sánchez’s streak…
May 27, 2026 · 34:01
The Phillies have made another change at the top. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly dropped Trea Turner from the leadoff spot before Tuesday night’s 4-3 victory over…
May 25, 2026 · 27:50
We might be watching the Phillies’ best two pitching performances in a season in franchise history. Christopher Sanchez tossed eight scoreless innings on Friday. He has a…
May 22, 2026 · 32:07
We spent Wednesday about three Phillies trending upward: Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott and Andrew Painter. But we’re spending Friday’s show talking about the very real…
May 20, 2026 · 32:24
It’s not just Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez keying the Phillies’ turnaround in May. It’s supporting players like Alec…
May 18, 2026 · 26:58
The Phillies are 15-4 since they changed managers. Why? It starts with Zack Wheeler and Cristophe Sánchez. It continues with Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. Basically,…
May 15, 2026 · 58:11
We asked you for your Phillies questions, and once again you delivered. Can the Phillies make the World Series? Should Don Mattingly change the lineup? What will the Phillies…
May 13, 2026 · 37:23
Kyle Schwarber has homered in five consecutive games, helping the Phillies to a series-opening win on Tuesday night at Fenway Park. He leads Major League Baseball with 17 home…
May 11, 2026 · 32:15
The Phillies have righted the ship the past two weeks, but they have a long way to go. Still, it’s been encouraging to see Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper provide power…
May 8, 2026 · 30:50
Alec Bohm is not only off to a bad start, but it’s one of the worst starts of any player in Phillies history. Don Mattingly benched Bohm on Thursday night. Is it a one-game…
May 6, 2026 · 37:05
The Phillies are 7-1 under interim manager Don Mattingly, and you want to know why? They’ve literally gone from the worst rotation in baseball to the best rotation in…
May 4, 2026 · 33:10
The Phillies are 5-1 under interim manager Don Mattingly, and there are a lot of reasons why. The change shocked the clubhouse, and suddenly everybody has sprung to life. The…
May 1, 2026 · 28:51
So far so good for the Phillies since Don Mattingly became interim manager on Tuesday. The Phillies swept the Giants this week, including a doubleheader sweep on Thursday. The…
Apr 29, 2026 · 26:10
Tuesday was a franchise-altering day for the Phillies. Dave Dombrowski fired Rob Thomson as manager. He hired Don Mattingly, who was his second choice. (Bet the farm Alex Cora…
Apr 28, 2026 · 20:13
The Phillies on Tuesday fired manager Rob Thomson. Don Mattingly has been named interim manager. Lots to discuss. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*…
Apr 27, 2026 · 35:39
Will Rob Thomson be the Phillies manager on Tuesday? Will Kevin Long be the hitting coach? The team’s 9-19 start has fueled this speculation. Thomson addressed his job…
Apr 24, 2026 · 29:39
It’s hard to imagine how much worse things can get for the Phillies, but we’ll find out this weekend in Atlanta. The Phillies have lost nine consecutive games,…
Apr 22, 2026 · 32:57
The Phillies have been playing bad baseball for weeks, and if they keep playing like this it could cost Rob Thomson his job. Should it? We discuss Dave Dombrowski’s…
Apr 20, 2026 · 34:46
We’ll find out if this is rock bottom for the Phillies. They just got swept by the Braves. They’ve lost five in a row, 10 out of 13 and just finished their worst…
Apr 17, 2026 · 34:00
It’s not good, folks. The Phillies rank toward the bottom in baseball in most offensive categories. They have one of the highest ERAs in baseball. They rank as one of the…
Apr 15, 2026 · 33:38
Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola joins the show! He’s having a charity poker tournament on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park, which includes an auction of great stuff .…
Apr 13, 2026 · 31:30
Bryce Harper made it short and quick following Sunday’s 4-3 loss to Arizona: “Just bad baseball.” What made it bad? Bad base running, a poor approach at the…
Apr 10, 2026 · 36:20
The Phillies have played only 12 games, but it doesn’t mean fans can’t be frustrated. But should they overreact? We asked you for your Phillies questions, and you…
Apr 9, 2026 · 35:52
What happened out west? The Phillies opened a six-game road trip on Friday in Colorado by scoring seven runs in the first inning and winning 10-1. They scored two or fewer runs…
Apr 6, 2026 · 26:33
The Phillies scored seven runs in the first inning in Friday’s series opener in Colorado, and everybody had to be thinking … here comes the offense. The Phils won…
Apr 2, 2026 · 21:52
Thank goodness for Phillies rookies Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford. Painter led the way to a victory on Tuesday, when he made his MLB debut. Crawford’s walk-off hit in…
Apr 1, 2026 · 31:53
Phillies fans had been waiting years for Andrew Painter’s Phillies debut. Painter had been waiting his entire life. But Tuesday’s MLB debut was worth the wait.…
Mar 30, 2026 · 28:33
The Phillies won Opening Day, then stumbled badly this weekend in a season-opening series loss to the Rangers. They were no-hit through 4 ⅔ innings on Saturday. They were no-hit…
Mar 27, 2026 · 25:57
The Phillies opened another World Series-or-bust season with a solid 5-3 win over Texas on a beautiful Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. The Rangers called Cristopher…
Mar 25, 2026 · 37:54
The Phillies will open the 2026 season on Thursday afternoon against Texas at Citizens Bank Park. We’ve got expectations and bold predictions for you, of course. But…
Mar 24, 2026 · 35:47
Phillies pitching coach Caleb Cotham is one of the best pitching coaches in baseball. You know he’s good when Zack Wheeler swears by him. Cotham joined the show recently to…
Mar 23, 2026 · 24:57
Did anybody see this coming? The Phillies on Sunday surprised everybody by announcing a six-year, $107 million deal, which includes a $32.5 million club option for 2033 that can…
Mar 20, 2026 · 25:06
Bryce Harper returned to Phillies camp on Thursday, and he had several interesting things to say. He talked about playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, of course.…
Mar 19, 2026 · 26:40
Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering joined the show this week to talk about a lot of things: Will he be ready by Opening Day? Why he started throwing a splitter this offseason?…
Mar 16, 2026 · 31:43
A week from today, the Phillies will play their final Grapefruit League game in Clearwater, Fla. Three days after that, Opening Day is March 26 against the Rangers at Citizens…
Mar 13, 2026 · 25:23
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…
Mar 10, 2026 · 18:49
EMERGENCY POD! 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…
Mar 9, 2026 · 26:57
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…
Mar 6, 2026 · 29:19
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…
Mar 3, 2026 · 31:38
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…
Mar 2, 2026 · 27:11
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.…
Feb 26, 2026 · 21:06
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…
Feb 23, 2026 · 26:06
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…
Feb 19, 2026 · 28:44
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.…
Feb 16, 2026 · 23:14
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…
Feb 13, 2026 · 23:37
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…
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