High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast

Phillies broadcaster, Kevin Frandsen, joins Jack Fritz to talk about the Phils rough West Coast trip and what he's seeing from this team at the moment. They also talk about the additions of Asdrubal Cabrera, Justin Bour and Wilson Ramos. Kevin and Jack also sort of disagree about Scott Kingery. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz and Jon Marks kick off the pod before the finale of the Diamondbacks series and we have an impromtu Marks Minor League report. Then Joe Giglio and Jack Fritz hop on following the 6-0 loss. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back with a new edition of the High Hopes podcast following the sweep over the Marlins. This team is just rounding into form. The guys talk about an amazing weekend of baseball and more! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back reacting to the trade deadline. Matt Klentak did well! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. They also talk about Odubel and more! Rate and review on itunes! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back on this Thursday breaking down the Dodgers series, how the team played, the debut of Ranger Suarez, trade deadline do's and don't's and more! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phils take 2 of 3 from the San Diego Padres, Jack's brand takes a major hit and Chase Utley returns this week. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are here to talk about it all here. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phils strike out on Machado and Brad Hand leaving this team in an interesting spot. Should they go for it or let these guys develop? James Seltzer and Jack Fritz get into it. They also talk about other trade candidates and look ahead to the second half. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back and officially on Machado Watch. They talk about the deal, who might go in it and John Middleton's involvement. They also hand out All Star break awards. See on Wednesday with the emergency Manny Machado pod! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jon Marks talk all things Phillies on the latest edition of the High Hopes podcast. The guys begin by giving Gabe Kapler the credit he deserves for steering the team to their first place record. James and Jon then react to the series split with the Mets (some of it in real time), and discuss some of the players who have recently been exceeding their expectations. Plus, the fellas talk Aaron Nola's awesomeness, the latest on the Manny Machado sweepstakes, and much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phils are in first place and Aaron Nola is an all star, all is good in Phillies land. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are here talking about our first place Phils and their series in Pittsburgh. Jack addresses the Pivetta takes, Nick Williams and the national media not talking about the Phils. Also get into some trade deadline stuff and Enyel De Los Santos making his MLB debut this week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz and Jon Marks are here as the Phils enter into the "easy" part of their schedule. The Phils take two from the lowly, Baltimore Orioles but that means the Manny Machado rumors are rapid. What do Jon and Jack think about the Machado talk and the "We want Manny" chants. The guys get into that and the trade deadline as a whole on this edition of High Hopes! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phils take 3 of 4 from the Washington Nationals and James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are here breaking it down. Gabe Kapler deserves a ton of credit, he's starting to find his groove as manager of this team. This team deserves a shot at the playoffs with some moves at the deadline and more! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz and James Seltzer are here to give their takeaways from the Yanks series and preview the Nats series. What do they make of Zach Eflin, the stopper, Jake Arrieta's June Swoon and Hector Neris possibly being back? They also preview the biggest series in 6 years and talk about Jayson Werth's retirement. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back as the Phils have won 4 straight series, even after the frustrating end to the series. The guys talk about the bullpen, trade possibilities and how close this team is. The Yanks are coming into town and it's a big series to say the least. BIG WEEK. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz and Jon Marks are in the studio today as the Phillies wrap up their third straight series win. Odubel and Rhys are back in a BIG way, the bullpen has given us a heart-attack and the Crawford injury hurts more than people think it does. All that and more on this edition of the High Hopes podcast. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back after, another, series victory. This team is good, but it really doesn't feel like they're that good... why? The guys break that down as well as talk about Rhys Hoskins being BACK and looking ahead to this Cardinals series. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jon Marks talk about the Phillies finally winning a series, as they take two of three from the Rockies. More importantly, the guys discuss the resurgent offense and wonder whether it is sustainable. James and Jon also chat about the return of Rhys, Gabe Kapler's positivity, the bullpen situation, and more. Plus, the fellas look ahead to a big series this weekend in Milwaukee. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are back and are pretty upset with this Phillies team. The defense has been brutal, offense has been equally as bad and who in this bullpen can you really trust outside of Seranthony at this point? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Marks is joined by Jason Woodell to talk Florida Statle League and the Clearwater Threshers. The guys chat about Sixto Sanchez (pre-injury), Adam Haseley, Mickey Moniak, and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jon Marks recap a frustating series loss in Chicago. The guys discuss what went wrong over the three-game series, why there's more good to takeaway than bad, and more. Plus, James and Jon look ahead to a tough weekend matchup with the Brewers coming to town, disucss Vinnie Velasquez's resurgence, and call out the Kapler haters. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phils selected Alec Bohm with the third overall pick in the 2018 MLB First-Player Draft and Jack Fritz is here giving his immediate reaction. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are with you as the Phils offense scuffles in San Francisco and really for the last two weeks. The guys react to Jake Arrieta's comments. Jack gets you set for the MLB Draft and his first pitch in Reading. Rate and review us on iTunes! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phils split in LA and are on to San Fran. Marshall Harris joins Jack Fritz to talk some Phils and what he's seen so far this season. The offense continues to be a problem but at least they've got Aaron Nola. Also, Marshall reveals his top 5 atmosphere's with the Phils heading to San Fran. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz and Jon Marks are here for this episode talking about their concerns with the offense and what Gabe Kapler can do to get them going. They also gush about Aaron Nola and get you set for some late night Phils, which are the best. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are in the studio today coming off of the exhilirating series win over the first place Atlanta Braves. No, they haven't stopped thinking about Seranthony Dominguez and his domination and no, Jack hasn't stopped thinking about Nick Pivetta. They also have an idea for High Hopes night at the Ballpark that they are working on. Rate and review us on itunes! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz is here for a solo pod as, once again, James Seltzer and Jon Marks let him down. Jack talks about Odubel's streak coming to an end, and yes, it's over but what a magical time it was. Seranthony is here but he shouldn't the closer... find out why. And, Jack previews the biggest series at CBP since 2012. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The whole crew is together on this Wednesday afternoon during the Phils/Orioles game and it has them thinking about Manny Machado and Bryce Harper this offseason. Who would the guys rather have and would they trade for Machado at the deadline. Also, Marks gives his Minor League Report and Jack breaks down a trendy pick for the Phils in this year's draft. They also answer your mailbag questions and more on this episode of High Hopes! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Marks and James Seltzer break down the series split with the Mets, and talk about the team's strong play over their homestand. The guys also heap some praise on Gabe Kapler and his coaching staff for the team's 23-16 start, highlighting the resiliency the team has shown so far this season. Jon and James also discuss the closer situation, the impending return of Jared Eickhoff, and much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Marks and Joe Giglio were live from the AT&T Store in Philly talking some Phils. The guys were impressed with the teams resolve after the weekend in Washington. This is the best version of Maikel Franco they've seen and the progress of one, El Oso, Jorge Alfaro. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz and Mike Angelina are here after the Phils sweep the San Francisco Giants. The offense has fully awoken from it's early season slumber. Carlos Santana is raking and Odubel Herrera is a leader for the batting title. Also, what happens when Jared Eickhoff comes back? Jack and Mike also go over the opening weekend takes and how they're holding up a month into the season. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies have an epic meltdown in D.C and Jack and James are here to react to it. Hector Neris is about as trustworthy as a used car salesman at this point and we'll see if James is ready to hop on Maikel Island yet or not. The guys also preview the Giants series and throw in a new trade hypothetical. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz is riding solo on this pod as James Seltzer and Jon Marks are sleeping. Jack talks about Arrieta's mechanical struggles, Rhys' swoon and signs of life from this Phillies offense, except with RISP. He also previews a pivitol series against the Nats. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies struggles against the Braves continue and James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are here to talk about it. The Odubel hate is becoming infuriating, Vince Velasquez has gotta go and the series against the Marlins is coming at the right time. All of that and more on this episode of High Hopes! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The whole crew is together in studio as the Phillies are wrapping up their series against the Diamondbacks. Jack breaks out the Aaron Altherr meter, the guys talk about the strikeouts, Velasquez's shaky start and look ahead to a revenge series against the Braves. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz are talkin' sweeps as the Phils sweep out the Pirates at home over the weekend. Revenge Season Jake is here and when will people appreciate Odubel? They also look ahead to the Phils' first big test, the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are coming into town this week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz is joined by Jon Marks to talk about the Phils tough times in Atlanta and what they learned in the Braves series. They also give their bullpen stock report and wonder if it's time to panic about Carlos Santana. The Pirates are coming to town starting Thursday night and the guys preview the series and more on this episode of High Hopes! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz is joined by Mike Angelina to talk about the surging Phils as they have won 8 of their last 9 and 6 in a row. Does it matter that it's vs. bad teams? JP Crawford has taken a massive step forward. What's the guys' confidence level in the starting rotation. And they preview this week as the Phils are in Atlanta. All that and more on this weekend's episode of High Hopes. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Marks and James Seltzer discuss a winning Phillies baseball team in the latest edition of High Hopes. The guys look back over the first two weeks of the season, highlighting the players that have stood out, discussing how the team battled back from a rough start, and more. Plus, Jon and James look ahead to the rest of April, and talk about what the team needs to do to continue their winning ways. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss the Phillies 20-run game over the weekend, the resurgence of Maikel Franco, Jake Arrieta's debut, and much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The High Hopes crew talks about Kapler's rough debut and where they stand on him. They also go on WIP's FB live and take questions from listeners. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz go through all the over/unders and make their picks on every team. How many wins will your favorite team have and how about our Phillies. All of that and more on this over/unders edition of the High Hopes podcast. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Marks and James Seltzer joined Joe Giglio for an hour at his Phillies Roundtable to talk about the team and just how good they can be this season. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Marks, James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies signing Scott Kingery to a 6 year extension on Sunday afternoon, thus jumpstarting this rebuild even more. How are the Phillies going to use Kingery? What happens with Cesar? And could this be like the 2001 Phillies? All that and more on this episode of High Hopes. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Jack Fritz is joined by Joe Giglio to talk about how watching the Phillies this season is going to force us to adjust how we watch baseball. Their use of players will be different, their thoughts on the rotation and this bullpen is all going to change how we watch baseball. The guys also talk breakout candidates and more! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Stolnis of The Good Phight, numberfire.com and The Hittin' Season podcast joins James Seltzer to talk about the Jake Arrieta signing and other Spring Training news and notes. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sleeping giant that is the Philadelphia Phillies has finally awoken as they have inked Jake Arrieta to a 3 year $75 million contract. Jon Marks, James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the news and what it means going forward on this edition of the High Hopes podcast. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Harris of The Athletic joins Jack Fritz to talk about early Spring Training takeaways, impressions of Kapler, Scott Kingery, the rotation and more! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Marks and Mike Angelina take your mailbag questions and talk about Scott Kingery and other spring storylines. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz and James Seltzer are joined by The Athletic's Eno Sarris to talk about the Phillies, Nick Pivetta, players to own in fantasy and, of course, his favorite beer's right now. Eno also gives his thoughts on the Phillies core and just how good they can be. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz give their early takeaways from Spring Training, including first impressions of Gabe Kapler, pitching staff analysis, and more. Plus, the guys continue the Jake Arrieta watch, offering their thoughts on what it would take to get him, the liklihood of it happening, and the impact he would have on the team for 2018 and beyond. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices