The sudden and scary news of Zack Wheeler's blood clot has jolted the Phillies. Even as Alec Bohm and Aaron Nola make their returns, the Phils will be significantly shorthanded for as long as Wheeler will be out; a timeframe that, as of this moment, is unknown to just about everyone. With that in mind, we take a look at how the Phillies will play o…

Suddenly, after some crisp play of their own and conversely poor Mets play, the Phillies find themselves 5.5 games up in the division. Following this weekend's sweep in Texas, Paul and Matt take stock of a few current "realities" and whether they're buying or selling: From Zack Wheeler's health, to the division race, to the outfield "plan." For mor…

Welcome to the next capital-C Closer era. Jhoan Duran is an immediate spectacle, a must-watch, and the Phillies got to show him off twice in a weekend series win over the Tigers. Paul and Matt dive in on all things Jhoan, plus some updates on further reinforcements returning soon. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-…

The Phillies have their closer, trading for Twins reliever Jhoan Duran and his nasty arsenal in exchange for pitcher Mick Abel and minor league catcher Eduardo Tait. Paul and Matt break down the deal and what comes next. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com…

Hall of Famer and former Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg passed away this week, as the Phillies play the White Sox in Chicago. We take a moment to reflect on his legacy, then discuss the latest on the Phillies' looming Trade Deadline decisions. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyMerch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com…

The latest on the Phillies' deadline plans (plus our own top targets), David Robertson's latest reunion, Justin Crawford's looming presence, and Max Lazar's ghostbusting. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.comBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

Veteran baseball writer (and cycling newsletter entrepreneur) Michael Baumann joins Paul to co-host. The two talk about Gage Wood and the rest of the Phillies' draft day one, the Major League team at the break, more trade deadline musings, and avoiding eating at Arby's. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

With a little more than 3 weeks to go before the trade deadline, is the temperature around the Phillies starting to climb? Are the chances increasing that they think bigger? Paul and Matt discuss deadline strategy, roster maneuvering, dream on some big names, and try like hell to avoid talking about whatever it was Phil Cuzzi did on Monday night. F…

The newest addition to the Phillies beat, Charlotte Varnes, joins Paul and Matt for a chat on first impressions of Philly, marathons, life on the beat, and tolerating having Matt as a coworker. Plus, the guys chat outfield changes. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

As one of the hottest teams in baseball, the Phillies are leaving the northeast heat wave in their wake for a six-game road trip to Houston and Atlanta, after taking two of three from the Mets. Paul and Matt look at what's changed in the two weeks since the bottom-out in Pittsburgh. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

I imagine we're all feeling a bit better after this homestand, yeah? The Phillies looked more like themselves this week. But now, as we enter late June, there's a tense waiting period about to begin. Who will be selling? Who will try to buy? What reverberations will the Phils feel from the massive Rafael Devers-to-San Fran deal that landed on Sunda…

The Phillies are 1-9 in their last 10, and finished their latest road trip with a 3-game sweep of 1-run losses at the hand of the Pirates. Things haven't been great. SO we're wondering: What level of concern should we really have for different areas of this team? What's a true capital-P Problem, and what can we expect to see sorted out sooner than …

What started out on such a high note (series win over the Braves!) quickly took a turn for the worse (swept by the Brewers at home!) this weekend. Amid the highs and lows, Paul and Matt back on the past week, then quickly turn attention to the path ahead: Bryce Harper's return, a trip to Canada, and possibly Wheeler vs. Skenes. For more, visit patr…

The Phillies cleaned up against some lesser competition and are back atop the East heading into a week against the Braves and Brewers at home. Paul and Matt talk about the left side of the infield's offensive surge, Matt Strahm, Jesús Luzardo (of course), and shoutout Sactown-area listeners who came out to the games. For more, visit patreon.com/Phi…

Kyle Schwarber rips, and has 300 Major League home runs as proof. The big story, though, is José Alvarado's 80-game suspension. What comes now, what comes next (in July), and what comes later (in October)? That, plus Mick Abel's dazzling debut and a good problem to have. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

The Phillies had a great road trip, going 5-1 against the Rays and Guardians. The rotation is pitching well. The bullpen is getting back on its feet. Kyle Schwarber is a monster. Andrew Painter is facing Triple-A hitters. It's been a good stretch in Phillies World, and Paul and Matt are here to match the mood. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTh…

A winning homestand segues into Major League games at a minor league park later this week. Paul and Matt revisit the Nationals and Diamondbacks series and how, despite the 19-15 record, this team may be critically flawed in their pursuit of a title. What can be done about that? Plus, Ranger's return and the new bullpen configuration. For more, visi…

Losing a series to the Mets? Never good. Getting swept? Worse still. But the week ended on a high note with a series win against the high-powered Cubs, and the Phils look to press ahead with a homestand this week. Paul and Matt talk the offense, the dual platoon option, and looming roster decisions on the pitching side. For more, visit patreon.com/…

The Phillies are (still) on pace to win 90-plus games...but it doesn't always feel that way! Even a 4-3 homestand had its share of bumps and bruises, even in victory. How close are the Phillies to clocking on all cylinders? Plus, some recognition for what's actually gone right so far (and there is a good chunk of that!), plus a look ahead to the fi…

The Phillies are 9-6, but the mood surrounding them feels a bit sobered. Is it too early for bigger shakeups? Are the concerns around Bohm and Marsh well- or unfounded? And how much have these two weeks really told us, anyway? Paul and Matt dig in. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

Edmundo Sosa raking without a set position? Good problem to have. Jordan Romano frequently not having his A-level stuff as a key part of the bullpen? Not as great a problem to have. Paul and Matt recap a (mostly) positive weekend and start to the year, and look ahead to the first Braves series of the season. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTher…

A 3-1 start and a rousing home opener have the Phillies off to a good start. Paul and Matt take a look back at the weekend and opener, talk about early standouts, and look ahead to the rest of the week. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

It's Opening Week! Paul and Matt sit down to talk through the final roster notes from the end of Spring Training, then get to their season preview by way of some props and over/unders. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

Is there a draft in here? Yes. Paul and Matt run a four-round draft to pick whose Spring Trainings they think are the most "Real." Is there an indication of a breakout or two? DO some performances show cause for concern? A tiny spoiler: It's mostly very positive! For more, visit www.patreon.com/philliestherapy…

With about 2 weeks to go before camp breaks, an injury threatens to upend the balance of the Phillies bullpen. Who can seize the spot? Plus, the curious right-handed lean of the Phils' pitching depth, and revisiting the status of Trea Turner's leadoff spot projection. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

It's the first week in March, so that means we can draw concrete conclusions about everybody. Right? Of course. Paul and Matt give their props to the recently reassigned Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller, update the pitching landscape on the back of Taijuan Walker's pleasant surprise outing, and waffle on the value of pitching models. For more, visi…

Games have begun, and the Phillies' thinnest unit (right-handed-hitting outfielders) has taken a couple of hits with injuries to Weston Wilson and Johan Rojas. What's the latest with them, and which of the reserve role competitors stands to gain the most from an extended look in their absence? For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

At last, the home stretch to fake baseball is here. Just days away from the Grapefruit League lid-lifter, the Phillies look likely to shake up the top of their lineup. What would this mean for Kyle Schwarber? For Trea Turner? For Bryce Harper? For...yeah, for everybody, really? Plus, Bryson Stott's somewhat surprising elbow revelation, and some las…

Spring Training is here! Pitchers and catchers (plus a few VIPs) have descended on Clearwater to kick off the 2025 Grapefruit League. Paul and Matt discuss J.T., the Alec Bohm situation, Spring experimentation, and some tough conversations lurking down the line. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

Typically, a team with 90% of its roster locked in place won't make for the most "intriguing" set of Spring Training storylines, but that doesn't mean the Phillies don't have guys and battles to watch. Paul and Matt each draft 5 players whose stories they're curious to watch unfold this spring. Who would make your list? For more, visit patreon.com/…

A late January podcast on the heels of another Eagles trip to the Super Bowl can mean only one thing: Power rankings, of course! Paul and Matt rate the units of the Phillies and the other top NL East contenders and size up how the division looks as reporting dates for pitchers and catchers creep closer. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

A lament over Jeff Hoffman's departure for Toronto quickly gives way to a question that bears resemblance to last week's: Have the Phillies done enough this offseason to supplement their outfield? For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

New year, same us. Phillies Therapy's first episode in 2025 focuses mainly on one question: Have the Phillies done enough with the bullpen and its depth this offseason? Paul and Matt dig in.By Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

Surprise! The Phillies made some moves last week that warranted a (not-so-) quick episode this week after all. Paul and Matt discuss the Max Kepler signing and Jesus Luzardo trade, their ripple effects, and whether this finally makes the Phillies a better team on paper than they were in '24. For more, visit www.patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

Paul and Matt pour some eggnog and recap the Winter Meetings, balancing patience and disappointment with the Phillies' offseason so far, and wonder what could have been with Garrett Crochet. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

Countering the Mets' massive Juan Soto splash, the Phillies turn to the upside play at the Winter Meetings and add former Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano. The moves have only just begin. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

And so the wait continues. Paul (with an assist from his 3-month-old co-host) and Matt don't have any Phillies moves to discuss yet, but the market is slowly forming around the team. Plus, the level of attention the bullpen needs, and whether Jeff Hoffman prioritizes starting over relieving in the end. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

The contract tender deadline passed with few surprises on the Phillies front. The Phillies could potentially stand to improve at backup catcher, so Garrett Stubbs's spot in the mix deserves a little context. Plus, the downstream Phils impacts of the Reds and Royals making a trade. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy…

Paul and Matt dig in a bit deeper on Andrew Painter scenarios, some names to watch as Rule 5 protection lists come due, and the loss of Brian Kaplan to the Diamondbacks' coaching staff. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapyBy Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

The Phillies are fielding trade interest in some of their Major League players. Which ones? How many would it be sensible to trade away, and what kinds of returns should the Phillies seek or expect? Plus, a bit more on the influx of cash from new ownership partners, what to make of it, and where it's likely to be put to use. Paul and Matt have you …

Will the Phillies pursue Juan Soto? Who should the Phillies add to replace Juan Soto in the bullpen? How many innings will Juan Soto pitch as the 5th starter? Is there a limit to how much Juan Soto can spend to add free agents? Finally, Juan Soto. Paul and Matt discuss the offseason at the outset of the GM meetings in Texas, where the Phillies have…

President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski and Manager Rob Thomson held their annual postseason media availability this week, offering few concrete details on the offseason ahead but nevertheless shining some light on possible paths forward. Paul and Matt get into the nitty-gritty.By Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

Paul and Matt host a solemn gathering to eulogize the disappointing 2024 Phillies and their abbreviated playoff run, then take a (very early) look ahead to what the '24-'25 offseason may bring. Who stays? Who goes? Does this core have another strong run in them? The wounds are fresh, but Paul and Matt talk them through while getting stitched up.…

Did you expect anything less? The Phillies and Mets have played two wild games to start their Division Series matchup, and it all boils down to a series tied at 1; a best 2-of-3. After a waste of Zack Wheeler's brilliance in Game 1, the Phils showed up with an instant classic in Game 2. Paul and Matt revisit the moments, the pitching concerns, the …

When the Phillies and Mets get together, you know weirdness is about to happen. Add in the first playoff matchup in these franchises' history and you've got a recipe for something explosive. Paul and Matt look ahead to a series the Phillies should hold the upper hand in, how the pitching and lineups should play out, and who needs to step up to give…

With a bye into the NLDS locked in, the Phillies will rest and prepare for the winner of the Milwaukee Brewers/New York Mets Wild Card matchup. Paul and Matt take a quick look back on the season that was, potential roster moves ahead of this weekend, and offer strengths/weaknesses/predictions for the Wild Card round.…

The regular season nears its end with the Phillies closing in on a home clincher. Despite a less-than-great road trip last week, there isn't a whole lot that's changed with the Phils, but the rest of the NL has certainly made it interesting. Paul and Matt look ahead to the off-ramp of this week's games and steady their nerves for the tension to com…

The Phillies, powered by the collective of Weston Wilson, Buddy Kennedy, Cal Stevenson, and Kody Clemens, are mere games away from clinching their first division title in 14 years. Paul and Matt discuss playoff roster implications for the bench and rotation as the team zeroes in on the NL East crown.…

After a flat end to an otherwise solid road trip, the Phillies are singing the 5th starter blues. But does that really matter in the bigger picture? Paul and Matt review the growing challenges to position player depth and the start of a key stretch that includes a big Milwaukee series next week.By Paul Boye and Matt Gelb

The Phillies took three of four from the Braves. Sounds familiar! Paul and Matt revisit the weekend's heroics, celebrate the pitching staff's return to form, highlight some offensive concerns (and their positive offsets), and look ahead to final 25 games of the regular season.By Paul Boye and Matt Gelb