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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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How would you sum up the Phillies off-season thus far? We tried to put it into words in the latest Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY! @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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The expectation among Phillies fans is Dave Dombrowski has to sign Bo Bichette, now that the two sides of met. @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social We discussed on the latest Hittin' Season, powered by @WHYY. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
January 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Dave Dombrowski bought another bargain bin outfielder that he hopes will be a productive everyday player. If we hate the process, can we give him credit if it actually works this time? @justinklugh.bsky.social & I discussed on the latest Hittin' Season!

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December 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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The Phillies and Schwarber were always a perfect match, and now it looks like he'll end his career in Philadelphia. We discussed on a NEW Hittin' Season, from @WHYY! @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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December 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Kyle Schwarber is coming home! We discussed all angles on a new Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY. Can Schwarber get to 500 homers? @[email protected] @lizroscher.bsky.social

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December 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Um... Bryce Harper is doing WHAT with his blood? On an all new Hittin' Season, from @WHYY, we discussed as well as a full Winter Meetings preview. @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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December 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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If not Kyle Schwarber, then who? On @WHYY's latest Hittin' Season podcast, we were all agreed on who our next target would be. #Phillies @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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December 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Who would be my "under the radar" Phillies free agent? Jorge Polanco. Lots of reasons why, as discussed on the latest Hittin' Season, from @WHYY.org.

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December 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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The Phillies' newest international signing is being compared to the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball. Is he their next superstar? We discussed on an all new Hittin' Season, powered by @WHYY!

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December 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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The Phillies are likely to release or trade Nick Castellanos this off-season, and we don't think it has anything to do with his bizarre eating habits. Maybe. We discussed on Hittin' Season.

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December 2, 2025 at 3:04 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

LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsLL...
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 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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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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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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WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVi2...
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 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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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