Episode Details

Zack Wheeler was robbed of a spot on the NL All Star roster thanks to a stupid rule that everyone now understands must be eliminated. But will that happen in time for his inclusion next week in Philadelphia? On Episode 1100 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down the first two games of the Phils-Reds series with a starting lineup of 9 topics for discussion including:

• The hard-charging Marlins now tied with the Phillies in the NL East
• Don Mattingly tells ESPN he wants to return as manager in 2027!
• Jesus Luzardo DOES make the All Star team
• Tanner Banks and Jose Alvarado are leaving the Phils with no left-handed relief options
• Should the Phils focus on a 5th starter or reliever help at the trade deadline?
• Baseball America ranks the Phillies farm system 2nd-WORST in MLB
• Baserunning controversy in Tuesday night's victory with Elly de la Cruz' overrun of 2nd base
• Fun stats involving Derek Hill and Justin Crawford

Baseball America's Midseason MLB Team Prospect Rankings: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-farm-system-midseason-talent-rankings-for-july-2026/

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