Hittin' Season: A Phillies Podcast

On this week's show, host John Stolnis talks about the incredible, phenomenal, heart-pounding, historic Game 7 win by the Chicago Cubs in the Fall Classic with Sirius XM's Mike Ferrin. Also, Matt Stairs is the new hitting coach, will John Kruk replace him in the booth? And the Phils' farm system wins a major award.

This week on The Felske Files, host John Stolnis talks with former Philadelphia Phillies relief ace and current CSN Philly analyst Ricky Bottalico about playing under Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona during his first two seasons as the Phils manager. Also, why Chief Wahoo needs to be done, a simple, yet radical change for the playoffs that could change everything, and the latest on the health of Aaron Nola and Mark Appel.

On this week's episode of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis talk about why the Cleveland Indians have reached the World Series. Mainly, manager Terry Francona's creative usage of his bullpen. Joe Lemire of Vocativ.com joins the show to talk about how bullpens are being used this fall and whether it will be the rule and not the exception from here on out. Also, big changes could be coming to how international players are selected. Will it make the game better or worse? And we open up the Phillies mailbag for the first time this off-season.

In Episode 72 of the Felske Files, host John Stolnis talks with Phillies beat writer for The News Journal, Meghan Montemurro, about the 10 things we learned about the Phillies in 2016. Also, the NLCS and ALCS are set, and the five most important Phils playoff HRs that you've likely forgotten.

On the podcast this week, host John Stolnis previews the MLB postseason with national baseball writer for The Sporting News, Jesse Spector. Also, the TGP Roundtable is back! Liz Roscher & Justin Klugh join the show to talk about Ryan Howard's legacy, hand out grades for the 2016 season and which 2008 Phillies players they're most rooting for in this year's playoffs.

In this not-so-nice *wink* Episode 70 of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis recaps the Phils' 2016 season with Phillies beat writer Kevin Cooney of Calkins Media. What was the best moment of the season? Biggest surprise? Biggest disappointment? And what kinds of moves will the Phils make this off-season?

In Episode 68 of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis wonders how aggressive the Phillies should be this off-season. Can they contend for a wild card in 2017 if they make the right moves? Yahoo! Sports national baseball writer Jeff Passan and Crashburn Alley's Editor-in-Chief Spencer Bingol stop by to talk about that and much more.

On this week's show, host John Stolnis talks with SB Nation's national baseball writer Grant Brisbee about the Phils and why Grant thinks the Phillies will be the most interesting team to watch this off-season. Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb joins the show to talk about how scouts around baseball view the Phils' best prospects. And Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs writer Tom Housenicks drops by to talk about the team's decision to move on from AAA manager Dave Brundage. Plus, what should we make of Freddy Galvis? We'll take a look at the Phils' 2017 schedule, and as always, our Stat of the Week.

In Episode 66 of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis talks with Phillies beat writer for the Associated Press Rob Maaddi about the troubles facing the team's offensive futility and whether it can be fixed. Also, national baseball writer Scott Miller from Bleacher Report/Turner Sports and Sirius XM helps break down MLB pennant races and talks about the ridiculous of roster expansion in September.

This week on The Felske Files, host John Stolnis speaks with 94 WIP and Rotoworld's James Seltzer about Ryan Howard's complaints about playing time, Darin Ruf, Pete Mackanin and some of the hottest pennant races around baseball. Also, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs beat writer Tom Housenick previews the AAA squad's upcoming playoff run and which Iron Pigs deserve to be September call-ups.

John Stolnis appeared on SportsRadio WIP with host John Barchard to talk about the Carlos Ruiz trade and whether there should be any concerns about J.P. Crawford's lackluster offensive numbers in AAA.

This week on The Felske Files, host John Stolnis talks about the trade of Carlos Ruiz to the Los Angeles Dodgers and how it's making all the Phillies fans very sad. Phils beat writer Stephen Gross from the Allentown Morning Call joins the show to talk about the trade. Also, New York Times baseball writer Tyler Kepner stops by to offer his thoughts on the current state of the Phils' rebuild and to handicap the MLB award races with just over a month left to go in the season.

In Episode 63 of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis breaks down Chase Utley's return to Philadelphia with beat writer Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, and the Good Phight Roundtable of Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher weigh in on Utley's return as well. Also, were fans within their right to give Utley two curtain calls, and who are you to tell me how to be a fan? Plus, Aaron Nola placed on the 60-day DL, his season is officially over. We'll talk about our level of concern for the Phils' young right-hander for 2017.

On Episode 62 of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis takes a look at a Phillies rotation that is gasping for air with a little less than two months left in the season. Also, would the Phillies seriously consider trading Odubel Herrera? And fellow Good Phighter David Cohen joins the show to talk about whether it might be time to bring Jimmy Rollins, how the Phillies are finally utilizing Ryan Howard correctly, and Jim Thome on the Wall of Fame.

In Episode 61 of The Felske Files, host John Stolnis welcomes Phillies beat writer from The News Journal Meghan Montemurro to talk about Aaron Nola's 2016 season possibly being over, and the call-up of the team's top pitching prospect, Jake Thompson. Also, why Cesar Hernandez is so vexing, why Tommy Joseph is so encouraging, and the Phils pulled a little Merkle's Boner of their own this week.