The Phillies have lost 8 games in a row heading into Thursday's series finale against the Cubs in Chicago, and show no signs of pulling out of their early season slump. Is Rob Thomson in trouble? How desperate are the Phillies? Host John Stolnis is joined by Jeff Warren of the Philadelphia Sports Table to discuss the team's awful start and whether it has already submarined their chances of reaching the postseason.

The Phillies were swept by the Braves at Citizens Bank Park over the weekend, the continuation of a brutal homestand. What's going wrong? Is Rob Thomson's job in jeopardy? John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher run down their favorite terrible Phillies stats of the season's first three weeks. Also, who is more likely to pull out of their early funk, the Phils or the Mets, losers of 11 in a row?

The Phillies have had some problem areas to start the 2026 season ... but stats indicate they may not be problems forever. Try some medical-grade coping as Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about how (and when) the Phillies might turn things around while the hot, hot Braves come to town for a weekend series.

Jesus Luzardo got blown up again, the offense continues to be mostly MIA and injuries are making their way through the bullpen. Other than that, the Phillies are doing great! John Stolnis and Justin Klugh recap another Phils series loss, this one to the Cubs at home, and discuss whether Justin Crawford and/or Andrew Painter should get contract extensions sooner rather than later.

Another series loss in which the offensive went limp, the starting pitching was inconsistent and the bullpen blew a late lead Sunday. All in all, a typical 2026 Phillies series thus far! John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss the Phils' series against the Diamondbacks. How much rope does manager Rob Thomson and hitting coach Kevin Long have? Is the fanbase the unhappiest it's been since the beginning of the rebuild?

The Phillies had a rough final two games in San Francisco. Will a return to Citizens Bank Park get them going again? On a new Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss their level of concern and potential fixes, including lineup changes and the validity of moving on from their hitting coach. Also, Justin Klugh previews this weekend's series against Arizona with Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piccoro.

The Phillies won a series against the Rockies in Colorado over the weekend, thanks to an offensive outburst on Friday and solid pitching throughout. Up next, a trip to San Francisco and the struggling Giants. Is this the year the Phils finally win a series at Oracle Park? Join John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher as they discuss Jesus Luzardo, Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler's rehab and Jo Adell's insane home robberies over the weekend as well!

Bryce Harper homered, Edmundo Sosa did it all, and Justin Crawford walked it off to finish the Phillies homestand. Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher talk about some progress at the plate, the Mets' three-game slide, and how Aaron Nola has pitched at homer-happy Coors Field.

The Phillies win their first series of the season thanks to the contributions of their two prized rookies, Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter. On this edition of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight recaps the series against the Washington Nationals and how the kids saved the Phils from a nightmarish result against one of baseball's worst teams. Also, Rob Friedman, a.k.a., the creator of Pitching Ninja, stops by to talk about his new book "Unhittable," and discuss who his favorite Phillies pitchers to watch are.

After a supremely enjoyable Opening Day win, the Phillies' bats disappeared in losses to the Texas Rangers on Saturday and Sunday, an unsatisfying weekend of baseball in Philadelphia on opening weekend. Is there reason for concern? On Episode 1057 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher react to the Phillies' 1-2 start and whether anyone should be worried about what transpired. Plus, a quick look ahead to this week's series against the Nationals.