High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the latest rumors regarding the Phillies signing star infielder Bo Bichette and take a look at how adding him would change the outlook for the team in 2026 and beyond. 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' current contract talks with JT Realmuto and wonder if moving off the catcher in favor of a better hitter would make this team more fun in 2026. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 react to the Phillies trading Matt Strahm to the Royals and think this salary dump could le Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 reacts to the Phillies signing reliever Brad Keller to a two-year contract and takes questions regarding the next offseason moves in this mailbag podcast. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 Philadelphia Phillies signed outfielder Adolis Garcia to a one-year contract on Monday. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the move and discuss if this is it for the team's 2026 outfield. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Kyle Schwarber has signed a 5-year, $150 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz give their immediate reactions to the move in this emergency recording of High Hopes. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 react to the latest MLB free agent rumors, including a former MVP that has been linked to the Phillies. Later, Jack goes all-in on some of the team's top prospects based on their work so far in the offseason. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 reveal their perfect offseason plans for the Philadelphia Phillies that could turn the team back into World Series contenders for the 2026 season and beyond. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Preston Mattingly joins the High Hopes podcast to give his thoughts on the World Series, the Phils' quick playoff exit, Bryce Harper and what he expects from the team's top prospects in 2026. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 react to Bryce Harper's comments from over the weekend and try to figure out how the Phillies and their star player have gotten to this point. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 react to the last week of MLB playoffs and wonder if there really is any chance that Bryce Harper could be traded by the Phillies this offseason. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 Philadelphia Phillies hosted their end-of-season press conference today with Dave Dombrowski and Rob Thomson addressing the media. The High Hopes podcast reacts to everything they heard including the future Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper's role on the team and when we can expect top prospects to make their debut Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 season has come to an end with an extra-inning loss to the Dodgers in the NLDS. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the loss and wonder what the future holds for the franchise and key players such as Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 Philadelphia Phillies kept their World Series hopes alive on Wednesday night with an 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the win and turn ahead to tomorrow night's Game 4 with Cristopher Sanchez on the mound. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 Philadelphia Phillies hope to stave off elimination tonight in Game 3 of the NLDS. The High Hopes pod previews Aaron Nola's start tonight and discusses what the Phils need to to do extend this series and keep their World Series dreams alive. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 Philadelphia Phillies dropped Game 2 of the NLDS in heart-breaking fashion to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Down 2-0, the High Hopes podcast is LIVE from Citizens Bank Park, reacting to another playoff defeat. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 Philadelphia Phillies dropped Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday night despite leading 3-0 through five innings. The High Hopes Podcast is LIVE from Citizens Bank Park, reacting to the gut-punch loss. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 join the WIP Midday Show LIVE at the Phillies Red October Rally to preview this weekend's NLDS. Later, Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner calls in to talk about what it's like playing in Philadelphia. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 preview the Phillies' upcoming series against the Dodgers and try to balance between being confident in the team and being nervous about going up against the defending world champions in the NLDS. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 LIVE from the Phillies' intrasquad scrimmage, previewing Red October and breaking down what they see on the field. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 react to the Phillies' series win over the Marlins and take a look at how the team's pitching rotation could set up when the playoffs start next week. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 reacts to the Phillies' historic win over the Marlins behind a franchise record 8 home runs. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 react to the rest of the Phillies' west coast road trip and discuss Nick Castellanos' weird postgame comments following his big night on Friday. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 react to the Phillies' extra-inning win over the Dodgers last night to clinch their second straight NL East title. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 react to the Phillies clinching a playoff spot and look ahead to potentially clinching the NL East this week as their magic number sits at 1. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Hope are high after the Phillies' four-game sweep of the New York Mets. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to last night's comeback and discuss what the Phils have to do to create a successful playoff run. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 reacts to the Phillies trimming their magic number down to nine behind Ranger Suarez's latest gem and Kyle Schwarber's 50th home run of the season. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 reacts LIVE from Citizens Bank Park following the Phillies' 1-0 win over the Mets on Monday night. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner exited Sunday's game early with a hamstring injury. The High Hopes Podcast is LIVE, reacting to the news and discussing if the Phillies can withstand losing their star for the playoffs. We will also preview this week's four-game series against the New York Mets. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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' bounce back series against the Braves before diving into Dave Dombrowski signing both Walker Buehler and Tim Mayza. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to ⁠RingTheBellBook.com⁠ 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 recap a disastrous series at Citi Field as the Phillies lead in the NL East is down to four following a sweep by the Mets. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to ⁠⁠RingTheBellBook.com 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 reacts to a disaster of a series at Citi Field as the Mets sweep out the Phillies and shrink the lead in the NL East to four games. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to ⁠⁠RingTheBellBook.com 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 reacts to another Phillies loss in Queens as the lead in the NL East moves down to five games. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to ⁠RingTheBellBook.com 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 recap the Phillies taking two of three from the Washington Nationals over the weekend and discuss an important series in Queens against the Mets starting tonight. Plus, an apology from Jack to Phils reliever Tanner Banks. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to ⁠RingTheBellBook.com 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 react to a Phillies sweep over the Seattle Mariners and the inception of the 'Burn the Boats' movement. Plus, they dive into their trust meters on the starting rotation, bullpen and lineup for the rest of the year. 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 reacts to the Phillies' 6-4 win over the Mariners on Tuesday night. 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 react to the Phillies splitting a four-game series with the Nationals and discuss how the outlook on the season changes with Zack Wheeler on the IL due to a blood clot in his shoulder. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 reacts to the Phillies' 3-2 loss at the hands of the Nationals on Thursday night in Washington. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 recap the Phillies losing two of three in Cincinnati and rank their concerns for some of the issues currently facing the team. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 reacts to the Phillies loss in Cincinnati on Tuesday night and takes a look at some of the worrying trends that might be building up. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 reacts to Taijuan Walker's latest quality start in the Phillies' 4-1 win over the Reds on Monday night. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 react to the Phillies sweep of the Rangers over the weekend and the success the outfield has had since the trade deadline. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 reacts to the Phillies' 4-2 win over the Rangers on Sunday to complete the road weekend sweep. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Preston Mattingly joins the High Hopes podcast to discuss what he's learned during his first nine months on the job and gives us the inside scoop on what things were like heading into last week's MLB trade deadline. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 reacts to the Phillies win over the Orioles on Tuesday night behind a big game from Max Kepler. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 reacts to Jhoan Duran's Phillies debut and Kyle Schwarber's two-home-run performance following the Phils' win over the Orioles on Monday night. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 Philadelphia Phillies traded for Jhoan Duran and Harrison Bader before the MLB Trade Deadline on Thursday. The High Hopes podcast is LIVE, reacting to the moves and discussing how it could change the balance of power in the National League this season. 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 Philadelphia Phillies completed a blockbuster trade on Wednesday, trading a pair of prospects to the Twins for closer Jhoan Duran. Jack Fritz and James Seltzer are LIVE, breaking down the move as more details emerge. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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 react to the Phillies taking two out of three games from the Yankees in the Bronx before turning their attention to this Thursday's MLB trade Deadline. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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

Philadelphia Phillies assistant general manager Brian Barber joins the High Hopes podcast to recap the team's 2025 draft class and what he expects from Gage Wood and the rest of the young players. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com 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