Phillies Nation Podcast

Phillies Nation Editorial Director Tim Kelly joined Tom Kelly and Ashlyn Sullivan on SportsRadio 94 WIP Monday evening to discuss a variety of topics in advance of Opening Day. Specifically, the trio get into the NL East race between the Phillies and Braves, Jordan Montgomery's continued free agency, Johan Rojas in center field and the unfolding scandal involving Shohei Ohtani.

Phillies Nation Editorial Director Tim Kelly joined Rob Ellis on SportsRadio 94 WIP Friday evening to discuss a variety of topics pertaining to the team. The two got into the interesting debate about who should be the team's Opening Day starter, while also breaking down some spring standouts and position battles. You can listen to the full interview below.

Phillies Nation Editorial Director Tim Kelly joined Tom Kelly on SportsRadio 94 WIP Monday evening to discuss a variety of topics pertaining to the team. Particularly, the two talked about Zack Wheeler's new extension, and the possibility of the Phillies adding another arm before the season starts.

Phillies Nation Editorial Director Tim Kelly appeared on SportsRadio 94 WIP Sunday morning with Glen Macnow and Jody McDonald to discuss Aaron Nola's new contract. In addition to talking about Nola's deal, the three also discuss the possibility of pursuing closer Josh Hader and what the team's starting rotation will look like.

Phillies Nation Editorial Director Tim Kelly joined Jody McDonald on SportsRadio 94 WIP to talk about a variety of topics pertaining to the team. Among the topics that the two discussed are the chances of the Phillies trading for Mike Trout and Aaron Nola's future with the team.

Nathan Ackerman and Ty Daubert react to the Phillies' NLCS collapse, which saw them blow 2-0 and 3-2 series leads and the offense fall off a cliff after Game 2. They discuss how it all happened, the managerial decisions that went into it, the lasting images from the series, the distrust it creates moving forward and more.

Nathan and Ty react to the Phillies beating the 100-win Braves in a 3-1 NLDS for the second year in a row. They break down Rob Thomson's moves in Game 4, Nick Castellanos' tear, the Phillies haunting the Braves and plenty more.

The Phillies made quick work of the Marlins in the Wild Card Series, setting the stage for about as anticipated an NLDS matchup as you’ll ever see. Nathan Ackerman briefly gives his WCS takeaways (1:28) before breaking down all things Phillies-Braves, including how health concerns affect the starting pitching matchups (15:26), how Atlanta’s historic lineup stacks up against the Phillies’ at each position (24:40), full Division Series predictions (35:02) capped off by Phils-Braves (37:48) and more.

Nathan and Ty preview all things Phillies-Marlins Wild Card Series. They discuss the Phillies’ roster for the first round and analyze who might win the last few bench and bullpen spots. Then, they measure how the Phillies and Marlins stack up by each game’s starting pitcher, each position and in the bullpen. They run through a draft of Philadelphia’s relievers and discuss how Rob Thomson might construct the lineup, before offering their series predictions for Phillies-Marlins and, briefly, the rest of the Wild Card Series around MLB.

We’re baaaack. Like the Phillies often do (before ultimately losing anyway), the Phillies Nation Podcast makes a grand comeback — just in time for the end of the regular season and start of playoff baseball. First, Nathan Ackerman and Ty Daubert break down the Phillies’ potential Wild Card Round opponents (3:44). In the wake of Wednesday’s report that the qualifying offer value will be $20.5 million, they analyze the team’s impending QO decisions regarding Aaron Nola and, less obviously, Rhys Hoskins (21:59). They wrap up by analyzing the hottest Phillies topic these days: the playoff rotation (39:14).

Phillies Nation Editorial Director Tim Kelly joined Jody McDonald on SportsRadio 94 WIP Sunday to discuss a variety of topics pertaining to the team. Specifically, the two get into the team's successful West Coast roadtrip, Aaron Nola's struggles and the rebound of Trea Turner.

Todd Zolecki, Phillies beat writer for MLB.com, joins the podcast. He and Nathan Ackerman discuss the Phillies’ win streak, the promising outlook for the starting rotation and bullpen, the recent lineup (featuring cleanup Trea Turner and June Kyle Schwarber), Rhys Hoskins eyeing a comeback and changes to the Phillies’ ownership group.

Phillies Nation Editorial Director Tim Kelly joined Tom Kelly on SportsRadio 94 WIP Sunday evening to discuss a variety of topics after a 10-game roadtrip. Specifically, the two get into Kyle Schwarber's two home runs Sunday, Trea Turner's continued struggles and how the starting rotation gets back on track. The two -- who aren't related, despite having similar names -- also play a game of Kelly Trivia.

Phillies Nation Editorial Director Tim Kelly appeared on SportsRadio 94 WIP Monday evening to discuss a variety of topics. Specifically, the two get into Bryce Harper's miraculous return and the struggles of the Phillies starting rotation to this point.

Tim Kelly and Nathan Ackerman jumped on Twitter Spaces after the finale of a three-game sweep in Los Angeles came to a gut-wrenching conclusion. They discuss what went wrong in L.A., starting pitching woes, Bryce Harper's return, the new-look Phillies lineup and more.

Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer joins the podcast. Scott and Nathan talk about the Phillies’ National League championship ceremonies over the weekend, Bryce Harper’s potential return, Rhys Hoskins’ first meeting with the media since his injury, hot starts from Bryson Stott, Alec Bohm and Brandon Marsh and the 2023 Phillies’ dreadful baserunning.

After Wednesday’s loss to the Yankees brought the Phillies’ season-opening 1-5 road trip to a merciful end, Tim Kelly and Nathan Ackerman spoke on Twitter Spaces about the tough start, the holes in the Phillies’ roster, and a few positives on which to hang your hat. Topics include: Cristian Pache, Gregory Soto, José Alvarado, Alec Bohm.

In the wake of Rhys Hoskins’ devastating, likely season-ending injury, Nathan Ackerman and Jonny Heller discuss what’s next for Hoskins and the Phillies, including: emotions seeing Hoskins go down, the roster and the lineup in his absence, the team’s division and playoff hopes without a key piece of its lineup and Hoskins’ future in Philadelphia.

Phillies Nation Editorial Director Tim Kelly joined Adam Epstein on 910 The Fan in Richmond, Virginia Tuesday afternoon. The two preview the World Baseball Classic final between Team USA and Team Japan and break down the rule changes coming to Major League Baseball in 2023.

Phillies Nation Editorial Director Tim Kelly joined Adam Epstein on 910 The Fan in Richmond, Virginia Tuesday afternoon. The two talk about the crowded NL East, the World Baseball Classic and and the rule changes coming to Major League Baseball in 2023.