Hittin' Season: A Phillies Podcast

On Episode 142, hosts John Stolnis and Justin Klugh discuss the latest baserunning gaffe by Odubel Herrera and the ridiculous desire by some to with he was playing somewhere else. Also, our first glimpse of Rhys Hoskins, Nick Williams' hot start, Aaron Nola's historic run of dominance, and are there any creative options for third base in 2018, given the continuing struggles of Maikel Franco?

On Episode 141, host John Stolnis breaks down the long-awaited Major League debut of Rhys Hoskins. Also, is Vince Velasquez' future as a starting pitcher almost over? Liz Roscher from the Good Phight's and Yahoo!'s Big League Stew joins the show to talk about Hoskins, Odubel Herrera, Pete Mackanin, and her excellent story for BLS on girls playing baseball.

On Episode 140, hosts John Stolnis and Justin Klugh discuss the passing and legacy of former Phillies great Darren Daulton. Daulton lost a years-long battle with brain cancer and was just 55 years old. Also, what is Pete Mackanin's future with the Phils? Is Aaron Nola the most underappreciated athlete in Philadelphia? And what to make of the lackluster season last year's No. 1 overall pick, Mickey Moniak, is having?

On Episode 139, host John Stolnis talks about the Phillies' decision to cancel the Pete Rose Wall of Fame induction, as well as preview the post trade deadline 2017 Phils with beat writer Stephen Gross of The Morning Call. Also, John breaks down the MLB Trade Deadline and what potential moves Matt Klentak could make in the off-season with ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. And PhoulBallz.com's Jay Floyd is back with another great interview with a Phillies minor leaguer, Nick Fanti.

On Episode 138, hosts John Stolnis and Justin Klugh wrap up the MLB Trade Deadline and talk about the moves the Phillies made. Did they get enough for Pat Neshek, Joaquin Benoit, Howie Kendrick and Jeremy Hellickson? Was it a disappointment Matt Klentak couldn't find a taker for Tommy Joseph? And previewing what will certainly be a busy off-season for the Phils as they must make decisions on shortstop, second base, first base, and any potential big-ticket items.

On Episode 137, host John Stolnis talks with Comcast SportsNet's Corey Seidman about the MLB Trade Deadline and what the Phillies may do in the final few days. Will they find a taker for Tommy Joseph and, if not, what do they do with first base? Also, Odubel Herrera got benched again, what do the Phillies do with him? Is Aaron Nola an ace? How much fun is Nick Williams? And J.P. Crawford continues to rake in AAA.

On this bonus episode of the podcast, SI.com's Jay Jaffe joins the show to talk about his new book "The Cooperstown Casebook," in which he outlines which players should be in the Hall of Fame, which shouldn't, and why. Host John Stolnis discusses a lot about PEDs and the influence they've had on the Hall, and which former Phillies players will one day be enshrined? All this as Cooperstown welcomes its three newest members this weekend, Jeff Bagwell, Ivan Rodriguez and Tim Raines.

On Episode 135, hosts John Stolnis & Justin Klugh discuss the upcoming trade deadline and the lack of rumors surrounding the Phillies. Will manager Matt Klentak be aggressive in selling and buying? Which Phils veterans are on the way out? Which are staying? Plus, we analyze recent comments about the deadline by Klentak, and comments from manager Pete Mackanin regarding some of the team's top prospects, and which ones he'd like to see promoted.

On Episode 134, host John Stolnis talks about what could be a very quiet trade deadline for the Phillies with Phils' pre and post-game host Marshall Harris of Comcast SportsNet. Also, Jeff Israel from PhilsMinorThoughts.com joins the show for the weekly #TrustTheProspects segment. Just how good is Sixto Sanchez anyway, and which Phillies prospects are untouchable? Also, the Phils' MLB offense has been red-hot (I know, right?!) in July, and a quick recap of the latest MLB Trade Deadline news from around the league.

Felske Files host John Stolnis appears on Sports Skillet Radio on Fox Sports 920, "The Jersey," talking about the second half of the Phillies season, who's coming and who's going at the trade deadline, as well as some other MLB talk.

On Episode 133, hosts John Stolnis and Justin Klugh discuss what the Milwaukee Brewers have done right that the Phillies have done wrong. And can the Phils' rebuild take the same kind of quantum leap forward next year or in 2019? Also, if the Phillies' timetable has been pushed back, does trading Aaron Nola to a contender right now make any sense whatsoever? J.P. Crawford continues his hot hitting for AAA Lehigh Valley. Is he "back?" And we open up the mailbag for a final few trade deadline and All-Star Game questions.

On Episode 132, host John Stolnis talks with Phillies beat writer Matt Breen of Philly.com about the upcoming trade deadline and the second half. Will the Phils make a play for Giancarlo Stanton & Christian Yelich? Will they make a surprise splash? Is J.P. Crawford done as a potential "impact" player? Also, it's Mailbag Time! Lots of great questions about trades, free agency, home run derbies and more.

On Episode 131, hosts John Stolnis and Justin Klugh talk about the recent string of praise for shortstop Freddy Galvis. What's behind it? Could the Phillies trade him this month? Also, what to do with Tommy Joseph, with Rhys Hoskins ready for a promotion? Aaron Nola and Jerad Eickhoff have looked good of late. Pat Neshek is at the All-Star Game, the end of the 1st half of the Phillies season, and reasons for optimism in the 2nd half.

On Episode 130, host John Stolnis talks a lot about the upcoming MLB trade deadline, and which Phillies could be on the move. Phillies beat writer Kevin Cooney from the Bucks County Courier Times and Fanrag Sports' Jesse Spector stop by to talk about Tommy Joseph and other potential moves. Plus, Spector and Stolnis take a look around at the MLB trade market as well. Also, is Vince Velasquez' time as a starting pitcher coming to an end? And on this week's #TrustTheProspects segment, Baseball America is out with their mid-season Top 50. How many Phillies made the list? And who got snubbed?

On Episode 129, hosts John Stolnis and Justin Klugh discuss the arrival of Nick Willliams to the Majors and his long and winding path to get there. Also, Pat Neshek was named to the All-Star team. Is it the most depressing representative ever? The Phillies were active on International Signing Day, and Andy MacPhail's interesting comments on this coming trade deadline and next off-season.