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On this final episode of the season, I attempt to grasp the pathetic management that led to this season ending debacle, the heartless showcase of so many of this team, as well as admit that the road ahead appears extremely perilous and without any clear way to successfully move forward. Crushing season ends in another year of heartbreak.

My reaction episode to the heart-pounding, drama filled game 2 in Atlanta, in which the Phillies somehow pull off a miracle comeback to force a winner-take-all game 3 on Thursday.

Phew - that got way too close at the end.. But now the Phillies are in and that's all that matters! Join me as I briefly recap the September woes and the Phillies 2026 road to the playoffs, I bring up some reasons for optimism, I list my "3 Keys" to success in the Braves Wild Card series, I talk about the pitching match-ups, and I scan over the best moments of the second-half of the season. Go Phillies! Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus

On this episode, I highlight Dave Dombrowksi's negligence, arrogance & ineptitude, the Phillies record in Bullpen games and where they would with even a single starting pitcher depth, Aaron Nola's incredible turn-around, Alex McFarlane vs. Juan Soto, Trea Turner since August 1st, Luis Arraez's singles to left field, some more annoying Mets, and the playoff picture heading into the final week of the season. Follow the on X @PhilliesFocus

On this new episode of Phillies Focus, I break down the managerial incompetence that led the Phillies from possibly being just 1 back in the NL East to 5, the unbelief of the Bullpen come October and Jhoan Duran's struggles, Bryce Harper's lack of reading the moment, Jesús Luzardo's injury concerns, Brandon Marsh being the worst player in baseball for 2 1/2 months now, and Future Phillie Focus on SS Bryan Rincon. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus

On episode 105, I highlight Jesús Luzardo & the starting staff's excellent play minus Zack Wheeler's recent struggles, Bryce Harper's MVP push and extremely encouraging patience, Bryson Stott - Trea Turner high's and low's, the impressive Alex McFarlane, the oddity of 2026 José Alvarado, and a brief preview of the upcoming Braves series at Citizens Bank Park. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus

On this new episode of Phillies Focus, I highlight Aaron Nola's shocking turn-around, the Phillies surging stretch and hot August, Bryson Stott & Alec Bohm's scorching hot streaks, Bryce Harper's patience, hopeful optimism for Alex McFarlane in the Bullpen, and much more! Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus

On the latest episode of Phillies Focus, I recap the current state of the Phillies and the NL wild card race, the incredible record of the Phillies when either Sánchez, Wheeler or Luzardo pitch, and whether or not anyone in the Bullpen can bridge the gap between the Phillies Starters and Jhoan Duran in October, Bryson Stott building up a great season, and a few other turn-arounds from July to August. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus

On episode 102, I give all of my thoughts on the trade deadline moves and the acquisition of Luis Arráez and how the lack of an 8th inning set-up man in this Bullpen does not bode well for this Phillies team come October. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus

On this episode of Phillies Focus - I discuss failures of postseason's past and how it correlates to this years trade deadlines needs, I look at my ideal trade acquisition targets, the baserunning woes in the Dodgers series, and Zack Wheeler being open to the possibility of playing past his current contract. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus

On this special edition episode 100 - I count down the top 10 moments of the Phillies first half of the season! All in-game audio rights belong to 94.1 WIP, NBC Sports Philadelphia, and FOX Sports.

On episode 99, I discuss the Phillies historic reversal in the first half of the season, their on-going chase down of the Atlanta Braves, Jesús Luzardo's hot stretch and incredible road numbers, Cristopher Sánchez's recent struggles, the Phillies eye-popping infield defense numbers, Alec Bohm's turnaround, Brandon Marsh's all-star selection, and finally the curious cases of Andrew Painter & José Alvarado. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus

On this episode, I play Scott Franzke's electric calls on the historic 9th inning HR's in the Washington series, I go over the metrics of how everything played out, I talk about Derek Hill's linsanity run so far as a Phillies and his mind boggling HR-rob of Juan Soto, the Phillies turn around since Zack Wheeler's return and his amazing season thus far, and much more. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus

On episode 97 of Phllies Focus, I talk about how awful Trea Turner has been and how pessimistic I am about his career moving forward, and oppositely how good Bryson Stott has been since April, Andrew Painter's demotion, Aaron Nola's inability to locate, Phillies struggles vs. NL's best, Alec Bohm's resurgence and Jose Alvarado's career fizzling before our eyes. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus

On episode 96, I recap Cristopher Sánchez's run at one of best stretches of pitching in MLB history, how the Phillies have been succeeding in spite of a bottom dwelling offense since Mattingly took over, Jhoan Duran's excellence, Bryce Harpers stubbornness, Aaron Nola's recent bounceback, and Andrew Painter's reliance on JT Realmuto. Follow the show on X @PhilliesFocus