Todd Zolecki
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Phillies beat writer: http://MLB.com.
@ThePhilliesShow podcast. https://linktr.ee/ThePhilliesShow
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@ThePhilliesShow podcast. https://linktr.ee/ThePhilliesShow
“Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay" https://bytoddzolecki.com/
Bryce Harper spoke Sunday about the whole "elite" talk from the fall. Still, he said he's happy to be back to work.
“I don't want that to ever not be the notion. Obviously, I don't smile all the time or I don't laugh all the time. But I enjoy playing this game.” www.mlb.com/news/bryce-h...
“I don't want that to ever not be the notion. Obviously, I don't smile all the time or I don't laugh all the time. But I enjoy playing this game.” www.mlb.com/news/bryce-h...
Harper addresses Dombrowski's comments about his performance: 'Kind of wild to me'
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- It sure sounds like Bryce Harper took things personally.
He insisted on Sunday morning at BayCare Ballpark that he creates his own motivation every offseason. He always works to be...
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February 16, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Bryce Harper spoke Sunday about the whole "elite" talk from the fall. Still, he said he's happy to be back to work.
“I don't want that to ever not be the notion. Obviously, I don't smile all the time or I don't laugh all the time. But I enjoy playing this game.” www.mlb.com/news/bryce-h...
“I don't want that to ever not be the notion. Obviously, I don't smile all the time or I don't laugh all the time. But I enjoy playing this game.” www.mlb.com/news/bryce-h...
It’s a big year for Alec Bohm, who survived another offseason of trade talks. He talks free agency, hitting cleanup, being a prospect like Aidan Miller and more. www.mlb.com/news/alec-bo...
Bohm focused on instilling fear as cleanup hitter, not next contract
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Alec Bohm would love to be that cleanup guy again.
His timing would be perfect. Bohm, 29, is entering perhaps his final year with the Phillies, set to become a free agent following...
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February 16, 2026 at 3:46 PM
It’s a big year for Alec Bohm, who survived another offseason of trade talks. He talks free agency, hitting cleanup, being a prospect like Aidan Miller and more. www.mlb.com/news/alec-bo...
Check it out as the Phillies have their first full-squad workout today.
Bryce Harper had plenty to say on Sunday in Clearwater, including Dave Dombrowski’s “elite” comments from October, the cleanup spot and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Bryce Harper's still upset about Dave Dombrowski's
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 02/16/2026 · 23m
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February 16, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Check it out as the Phillies have their first full-squad workout today.
It’s a big year for Alec Bohm, who survived another offseason of trade talks. He talks free agency, hitting cleanup and more. www.mlb.com/news/alec-bo...
Bohm focused on instilling fear as cleanup hitter, not next contract
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Alec Bohm would love to be that cleanup guy again.
His timing would be perfect. Bohm, 29, is entering perhaps his final year with the Phillies, set to become a free agent following...
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February 15, 2026 at 11:14 PM
It’s a big year for Alec Bohm, who survived another offseason of trade talks. He talks free agency, hitting cleanup and more. www.mlb.com/news/alec-bo...
Bryce Harper spoke Sunday about the whole "elite" talk from the fall. He said he's happy to be back to work.
“I don't want that to ever not be the notion. Obviously, I don't smile all the time or I don't laugh all the time. But I enjoy playing this game.” www.mlb.com/news/bryce-h...
“I don't want that to ever not be the notion. Obviously, I don't smile all the time or I don't laugh all the time. But I enjoy playing this game.” www.mlb.com/news/bryce-h...
Harper ready to prove self, team 'elite' again in '26
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- If you listen closely, you will think that Bryce Harper took things personally.
He insisted on Sunday morning at BayCare Ballpark that he creates his own motivation every offseason...
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February 15, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Bryce Harper spoke Sunday about the whole "elite" talk from the fall. He said he's happy to be back to work.
“I don't want that to ever not be the notion. Obviously, I don't smile all the time or I don't laugh all the time. But I enjoy playing this game.” www.mlb.com/news/bryce-h...
“I don't want that to ever not be the notion. Obviously, I don't smile all the time or I don't laugh all the time. But I enjoy playing this game.” www.mlb.com/news/bryce-h...
The Phillies need Aaron Nola to bounce back this year. He believes he will. He explains why. www.mlb.com/news/aaron-n...
Why Nola believes he will bounce back in 2026
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Aaron Nola smiled.
Of course he’s Italian, he said.
“Nola,” he emphasized.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The Phillies need Aaron Nola to bounce back this year. He believes he will. He explains why. www.mlb.com/news/aaron-n...
More on Nick Castellanos' divorce from the Phillies, including comments from Rob Thomson, Kyle Schwarber and Dave Dombrowski, who talked about the Phils being so candid about moving on from him this winter. www.mlb.com/news/kyle-sc...
'Wish him the best': Phillies moving on from Castellanos
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Nick Castellanos’ severed relationship with the Phillies lingered Friday at BayCare Ballpark.
But the air was clearing.
“I saw it,” Kyle Schwarber said, referring to Castellanos’ h...
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February 13, 2026 at 9:20 PM
More on Nick Castellanos' divorce from the Phillies, including comments from Rob Thomson, Kyle Schwarber and Dave Dombrowski, who talked about the Phils being so candid about moving on from him this winter. www.mlb.com/news/kyle-sc...
Cristopher Sánchez
February 13, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Cristopher Sánchez
This is about much more than one beer.
We react to the Phillies finally releasing Nick Castellanos. Lots to discuss. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Beer and Baseball: Phillies release Nick Castellanos
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 02/13/2026 · 24m
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February 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
This is about much more than one beer.
The Phillies couldn’t salvage their relationship with Nick Castellanos. They didn’t want to anyway. They released him on Thursday, while Nick wrote a letter about why he brought a beer into the dugout during a game. www.mlb.com/news/nick-ca...
Phillies release Nick Castellanos, who addresses notable '25 benching
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Nick Castellanos’ relationship with the Phillies had soured, even before he brought a beer into the dugout in Miami last June.
It wasn’t the only act of gross subordination that nig...
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February 13, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The Phillies couldn’t salvage their relationship with Nick Castellanos. They didn’t want to anyway. They released him on Thursday, while Nick wrote a letter about why he brought a beer into the dugout during a game. www.mlb.com/news/nick-ca...
The Phillies released Nick Castellanos.
Castellanos acknowledges on Instagram that one of the reasons Rob Thomson benched him in Miami in June is that he brought a beer into the dugout after being pulled from the game for defensive purposes.
Castellanos acknowledges on Instagram that one of the reasons Rob Thomson benched him in Miami in June is that he brought a beer into the dugout after being pulled from the game for defensive purposes.
February 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM
The Phillies released Nick Castellanos.
Castellanos acknowledges on Instagram that one of the reasons Rob Thomson benched him in Miami in June is that he brought a beer into the dugout after being pulled from the game for defensive purposes.
Castellanos acknowledges on Instagram that one of the reasons Rob Thomson benched him in Miami in June is that he brought a beer into the dugout after being pulled from the game for defensive purposes.
Zack Wheeler talks about his recovery, his rib and more. www.mlb.com/news/zack-wh...
Wheeler keeps his surgically removed rib in his closet
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Zack Wheeler kept the rib.
It’s not unusual for patients to keep mementos from their surgeries, including teeth, kidney stones and metal implants. More than a few pitchers have bone...
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February 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Zack Wheeler talks about his recovery, his rib and more. www.mlb.com/news/zack-wh...
Not everything is the same for the Phillies. Just look at the lockers and the photos on the wall. www.mlb.com/news/phillie...
Phillies' clubhouse looks a bit different this year. (That's a good thing.)
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- For a team that’s running it back, things looked a little different on Wednesday at BayCare Ballpark.
Consider the lockers on the north side of the Phillies’ clubhouse. The club's ...
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February 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Not everything is the same for the Phillies. Just look at the lockers and the photos on the wall. www.mlb.com/news/phillie...
The first show of spring training. Check it out.
Day 1: Phillies pitchers and catchers.
What happened, the unexpected (Zack Wheeler kept his surgically removed rib) and the expected (Nick Castellanos doesn’t have a locker in Clearwater). podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
What happened, the unexpected (Zack Wheeler kept his surgically removed rib) and the expected (Nick Castellanos doesn’t have a locker in Clearwater). podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Phillies are back: Zack Wheeler’s rib, Nick Castellanos’ locker
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 02/12/2026 · 28m
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February 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The first show of spring training. Check it out.
Phillies pitchers and catchers: Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez.
February 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Phillies pitchers and catchers: Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez.
Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler, Justin Crawford and more.
Phillies pitchers and catchers have their first workout in Clearwater tomorrow. Here are the top five storylines of the spring. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The Phillies top 5 storylines this spring
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 02/10/2026 · 28m
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February 10, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler, Justin Crawford and more.
Five days until Phillies pitchers and catchers have their first workout in Clearwater. Get in the mood …
We’re getting ready for spring training with Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen. Lots of fun! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Get ready for spring with Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 02/06/2026 · 39m
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February 6, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Five days until Phillies pitchers and catchers have their first workout in Clearwater. Get in the mood …
Getting ready for spring with TMac!
We’re ready for spring training! Today, we’re getting in the mood with Tom McCarthy! We had a blast talking Phils, fun in the booth and more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spring warm up: Tom McCarthy talks Phillies, booth hijinks and more
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 02/04/2026 · 35m
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February 4, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Getting ready for spring with TMac!
We’ve got some ideas.
What will the Phillies' Opening Day lineup be? What should it be? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
What should the Phillies’ Opening Day lineup be?
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 02/02/2026 · 35m
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February 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM
We’ve got some ideas.
We break it down, position by position.
The Phillies are running it back, while the Mets shook up their core. Who’s better? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Who's the best? Phillies or Mets?
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 01/30/2026 · 37m
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January 30, 2026 at 12:31 PM
We break it down, position by position.
People continued to ask about Bader, although we have been saying for weeks he would not be back. Now it’s official.
Harrison Bader is a Giant. We look at the 2026 Phillies outfield, and the few remaining free agent outfielders that still might make sense. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Bye Bye, Bader: Is the Phillies outfield really set?
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 01/27/2026 · 35m
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January 27, 2026 at 1:10 PM
People continued to ask about Bader, although we have been saying for weeks he would not be back. Now it’s official.
The Phillies earlier today announced their non-roster invitees to Spring Training. First pitchers and catchers workout is February 11. First full squad workout is February 16. www.mlb.com/news/aidan-m...
Phillies invite top prospects Crawford, Miller, Escobar to Major League camp
Highly touted Phillies prospect Justin Crawford was among the 27 players announced as non-roster invitees to Spring Training by the club on Friday.
Crawford's invite comes as no surprise, given the Ph...
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January 23, 2026 at 9:22 PM
The Phillies earlier today announced their non-roster invitees to Spring Training. First pitchers and catchers workout is February 11. First full squad workout is February 16. www.mlb.com/news/aidan-m...
Thanks for the great questions!
You asked a TON of Phillies questions. We answered a bunch. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Your Phillies questions: on being
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 01/23/2026 · 29m
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January 23, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Thanks for the great questions!
Phillies “content” with where they are.
Dave Dombrowski and J.T. Realmuto talked yesterday about Bo Bichette, stalemates, the state of the Phillies and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Dombrowski, Realmuto talk for first time since Bo Bichette
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 01/21/2026 · 31m
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January 21, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Phillies “content” with where they are.