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John Stolnis
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Phillies podcast "Hittin' Season” for @WHYY, Phils writer for
@TheGoodPhight, Eagles writer for @BleedingGreen. Husband and father of three awesome boys, living in northern Virginia. News producer & reporter in DC. I don't wear bow ties.
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With Taylor Ward trade, Phillies lose potential outfield trade partner

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With Taylor Ward trade, Phillies lose potential outfield trade partner
A potential outfield trade target is off the board.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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From the Hittin' Season mailbag: Has Scott Franzke reached Harry Kalas levels of reverence yet? We discussed on an all NEW Hittin' Season, from @WHYY! @justinklugh.bsky.social

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November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Is Andrew Painter still untouchable? What about for Byron Buxton? Katel Marte? We discussed on an all NEW Hittin' Season, from @WHYY! @justinklugh.bsky.social

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November 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Matt Strahm? Jose Alvarado? Connor Banks? Could one of them be on the move? We discussed on an all NEW Hittin' Season, from WHYY! @justinklugh.bsky.social

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November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Will the Phillies make some Hot Stove moves this week? On an all NEW Hittin' Season, we discussed the Kyle Schwarber market, Andrew Painter, and spoke with Matt Winkelman about the Arizona Fall League and the Phils' farm system. @justinklugh.bsky.social

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#1031: Phillies Moves Coming This Week?
Podcast Episode · Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast · 11/18/2025 · 1h 22m
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November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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We're going to be recording an all new Hittin' Season tonight (Monday) talking all things Phillies. Send in your questions for our Hot Stove mailbag here and provide us with quick and easy #content! @WHYY.org @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Did an MLB goon really threaten Bryce Harper over his yelling match with Commissioner Rob Manfred? We discuss the accusations on a new Hittin' Season, from WHYY. @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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November 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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There's nothing left for Justin Crawford to prove in AAA, it's time for him to show if he can be a big league starting outfielder. @justinklugh.bsky.social, @lizroscher.bsky.social and I discuss on an all new Hittin' Season, from @WHYY.org.

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November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Justin Crawford has done as much as he can do in AAA... will he be one of the answers to fixing the Phillies outfield? @justinklugh.bsky.social, @lizroscher.bsky.social and I discuss on a new Hittin' Season!
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#1030: How Good Is Justin Crawford & Other Phillies GM Meetings Thoughts
Podcast Episode · Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast · 11/12/2025 · 1h 11m
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November 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Can Justin Crawford play good enough in center field to make his bat playable in the Majors? Is this a depressing question to ask about a top prospect? Check out an all new Hittin' Season, from @WHYY! @[email protected] @[email protected]

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November 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Is Justin Crawford ready to be the Phillies' starting center fielder? That's the plan, anyway! On an all NEW Hittin' Season, we discussed his potential and a lot more! @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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Is This Phillies Top Prospect Ready For the Big Leagues?
On Episode 1030 of Hittin' Season, from WHYY, The Good Phight's John Stolnis, Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, try to figure out what…
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November 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Can the Phillies replace Kyle Schwarber? Do they have any other choice but to keep him? Check out our FULL Free Agency Preview on an all NEW Hittin' Season from @WHYY.org @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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November 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Are the Phillies going to be able to change the roster the way some fans want? Would it even be wise? We discussed on an all new Hittin' Season, from @WHYY.org! @[email protected] @lizroscher.bsky.social

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November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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If the Phillies don't sign Kyle Schwarber, how good a fit is Pete Alonso? Can they sign both? We discussed on an all new Hittin' Season, from @WHYY.org. @justinklugh.bsky.social @[email protected]

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November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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World Series thoughts. Phillies MLB awards finalists. A FULL Free Agency Preview!

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#1028: Phillies Free Agent Preview & World Series Thoughts
Podcast Episode · Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast · 11/04/2025 · 1h 9m
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November 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Fans aren't the only ones frustrated at the lack of a World Series title. Bryce Harper is too. Maybe that's where much of this angst is coming from. @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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October 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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So I don't think all the blame should fall on Sherman. He was opining. He had an opinion. Then you had the aggregators ditch all the nuance and talk about "Harper on the trade block," which was never true.
October 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Sports talk radio reacted to that, as well as to comments by Ruben Amaro speculating the Phillies "could" potentially maybe move "one of the big contracts" this winter. Obviously, speculation turned to Harper, and others, by the way. Fans, bloggers, podcasters simply reacted to all that.
October 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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So, I think that's a simplistic take, to be honest. Dave Dombrowski's comments were surprising, so much so we ALL were wondering what he was trying to accomplish. Joel Sherman of the NY Post heard them and opined that he wouldn't be shocked if Harper was traded, given the unusualness of the comments
October 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Want to hear a story about Pope Leo, a Cubs jersey, and some intra-city gamesmanship? Check out the latest Hittin' Season! @lizroscher.bsky.social @justinklugh.bsky.social

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October 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Bryce Harper's comments weren't directed at Dave Dombrowski or the Phillies. They were directed at the fans. We discussed on an all new Hittin' Season. @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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The Phillies are going to spend dead luxury tax money in 2026. So, let's not waste all that dead money on players like Max Kepler and Jordan Romano next year, huh? @justinklugh.bsky.social @[email protected]

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October 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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If the Tigers shop Tarik Skubal, should the Phillies pursue and, if so, is there any price that's too high? We discussed on the latest Hittin' Season, powered by @whyy.org @justinklugh.bsky.social

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October 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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What are the chances Bryce Harper is traded? On the latest Hittin' Season', we discussed a ridiculous idea that could never actually happen in real life. @justinklugh.bsky.social

At least, we don't think so.

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October 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Which Phillies are staying? Which are going? And how about a trade for Tarik Skubal? We covered it all plus a World Series preview on an all new Hittin' Season, powered by
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#1026: Phillies Stay or Go & World Series Preview
Podcast Episode · Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast · 10/22/2025 · 1h 3m
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October 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM