Phillies Playoff Hopes Are Soaring This Year!
The Phillies. The MLB Playoffs. Red October is finally here! On the latest edition of WHYY's Hittin' Season podcast, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher get you ready for the playoffs! They also talk about the collapse of the New York Mets, preview this week's wild card series, and look back at their favorite moments from the Phils' regular season.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Setup
02:17 - Phillies' Playoff Prospects
03:41 - Mets' Epic Collapse
14:58 - Comparing Phillies and Mets
22:59 - Wild Card Round Preview
27:26 - Champagne Celebrations and Playoff Anticipation
29:10 - Intra-Squad Games: A Unique Approach
30:41 - Rest vs. Play Debate
36:08 - Power Rankings, Are the Phillies MLB's the Favorites?
37:41 - Flaws and Strengths: Analyzing the Phillies
40:28 - Transcendence: The Phillies' Evolving Mindset
43:25 - Key Factors for World Series Success
52:44 - Memorable Moments from the 2025 Regular Season
59:41 - Player Highlights and Achievements
01:05:41 - Bryce Harper's Role in the Postseason
01:10:10 - Predictions for the Wild Card round
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