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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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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! @justinklugh@bsky.social @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 @lizroscher@bsky.social

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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!

Don't miss an all new Hittin' Season, powered by @WHYY.org! @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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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 @lizroscher@bsky.social

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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
@WHYY.org @justinklugh.bsky.social:

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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
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Can Justin Crawford and Brandon Marsh play in the same outfield? Lots of outfield talk on the latest Hittin' Season, powered by @WHYY.

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October 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Did Dave Dombrowski indicate the Phillies are "running it back" once again? What does "running it back" even mean? I tried to explore on the latest Hittin' Season, powered by @WHYY!

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October 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Phillies fans want to see changes for the 2026 roster, but as always, money will be a factor. Here's where things stand payroll-wise as of now. There's not a lot of breathing room. @thegoodphight.bsky.social

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Looking at Phillies payroll commitments for 2026
Here’s how much everybody’s getting next year.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Rob Thomson is coming back as Phillies manager in 2026. You good with this? @justinklugh.bsky.social and I discussed on an all new Hittin' Season, powered by @WHYYorg.

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#1024: Phillies Bring Rob Thomson Back For 2026
Podcast Episode · Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast · 10/14/2025 · 33m
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October 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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In the 2022 and '23 playoffs, Bryce Harper as an unstoppable force. Now, he's missing 96 mph fastballs right down the middle and getting bullied at the plate in October. He's not helping. @whyy

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October 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Red October is Bryce Harper’s chance to put his stamp on 2025

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Red October is Bryce Harper’s chance to put his stamp on 2025
Are there more hero moments for Bryce Harper coming in the 2025 playoffs?
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September 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Teams are no longer intimidated coming into Citizens Bank Park. The aura is gone? Can the Phillies get it back? I discussed on the latest Hittin' Season pod, powered by @WHYY.

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October 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Win. The. Next. Pitch.

That's all the Phillies should worry about as they dig out from their Game 1 meltdown against the Dodgers. From my latest Hittin' Season podcast, powered by @WHYY.ORG.

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October 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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This will be this Phillies core's 4th crack at a World Series, and this was the most consistent season of them all. What changed? We discussed on an all NEW Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY! @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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September 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Check out an all NEW Hittin' Season, where we talked Mets collapse, the wild card round, what's on deck for the Phillies this week and look back at the best moments of the regular season. @justinklugh.bsky.social @lizroscher.bsky.social

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September 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Hey gang! It's mailbag time! Send me your Phillies or baseball related questions for a new Hittin' Season podcast tonight.

If you want to be on the show, record your question or comment as a voice memo on your phone and email it to me: hittinseason@billypenn.com. Lots to discuss!
September 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM