Suddenly, after some crisp play of their own and conversely poor Mets play, the Phillies find themselves 5.5 games up in the division. Following this weekend's sweep in Texas, Paul and Matt take stock of a few current "realities" and whether they're buying or selling: From Zack Wheeler's health, to the division race, to the outfield "plan." For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com

Welcome to the next capital-C Closer era. Jhoan Duran is an immediate spectacle, a must-watch, and the Phillies got to show him off twice in a weekend series win over the Tigers. Paul and Matt dive in on all things Jhoan, plus some updates on further reinforcements returning soon. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com

The Phillies have their closer, trading for Twins reliever Jhoan Duran and his nasty arsenal in exchange for pitcher Mick Abel and minor league catcher Eduardo Tait. Paul and Matt break down the deal and what comes next. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com

Hall of Famer and former Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg passed away this week, as the Phillies play the White Sox in Chicago. We take a moment to reflect on his legacy, then discuss the latest on the Phillies' looming Trade Deadline decisions. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com

The latest on the Phillies' deadline plans (plus our own top targets), David Robertson's latest reunion, Justin Crawford's looming presence, and Max Lazar's ghostbusting. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com

Veteran baseball writer (and cycling newsletter entrepreneur) Michael Baumann joins Paul to co-host. The two talk about Gage Wood and the rest of the Phillies' draft day one, the Major League team at the break, more trade deadline musings, and avoiding eating at Arby's. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

With a little more than 3 weeks to go before the trade deadline, is the temperature around the Phillies starting to climb? Are the chances increasing that they think bigger? Paul and Matt discuss deadline strategy, roster maneuvering, dream on some big names, and try like hell to avoid talking about whatever it was Phil Cuzzi did on Monday night. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

The newest addition to the Phillies beat, Charlotte Varnes, joins Paul and Matt for a chat on first impressions of Philly, marathons, life on the beat, and tolerating having Matt as a coworker. Plus, the guys chat outfield changes. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

As one of the hottest teams in baseball, the Phillies are leaving the northeast heat wave in their wake for a six-game road trip to Houston and Atlanta, after taking two of three from the Mets. Paul and Matt look at what's changed in the two weeks since the bottom-out in Pittsburgh. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

I imagine we're all feeling a bit better after this homestand, yeah? The Phillies looked more like themselves this week. But now, as we enter late June, there's a tense waiting period about to begin. Who will be selling? Who will try to buy? What reverberations will the Phils feel from the massive Rafael Devers-to-San Fran deal that landed on Sunday? Paul and Matt dig in. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

The Phillies are 1-9 in their last 10, and finished their latest road trip with a 3-game sweep of 1-run losses at the hand of the Pirates. Things haven't been great. SO we're wondering: What level of concern should we really have for different areas of this team? What's a true capital-P Problem, and what can we expect to see sorted out sooner than later? Paul and Matt dive in. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

What started out on such a high note (series win over the Braves!) quickly took a turn for the worse (swept by the Brewers at home!) this weekend. Amid the highs and lows, Paul and Matt back on the past week, then quickly turn attention to the path ahead: Bryce Harper's return, a trip to Canada, and possibly Wheeler vs. Skenes. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

The Phillies cleaned up against some lesser competition and are back atop the East heading into a week against the Braves and Brewers at home. Paul and Matt talk about the left side of the infield's offensive surge, Matt Strahm, Jesús Luzardo (of course), and shoutout Sactown-area listeners who came out to the games. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

Kyle Schwarber rips, and has 300 Major League home runs as proof. The big story, though, is José Alvarado's 80-game suspension. What comes now, what comes next (in July), and what comes later (in October)? That, plus Mick Abel's dazzling debut and a good problem to have. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

The Phillies had a great road trip, going 5-1 against the Rays and Guardians. The rotation is pitching well. The bullpen is getting back on its feet. Kyle Schwarber is a monster. Andrew Painter is facing Triple-A hitters. It's been a good stretch in Phillies World, and Paul and Matt are here to match the mood. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

A winning homestand segues into Major League games at a minor league park later this week. Paul and Matt revisit the Nationals and Diamondbacks series and how, despite the 19-15 record, this team may be critically flawed in their pursuit of a title. What can be done about that? Plus, Ranger's return and the new bullpen configuration. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

Losing a series to the Mets? Never good. Getting swept? Worse still. But the week ended on a high note with a series win against the high-powered Cubs, and the Phils look to press ahead with a homestand this week. Paul and Matt talk the offense, the dual platoon option, and looming roster decisions on the pitching side. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

The Phillies are (still) on pace to win 90-plus games...but it doesn't always feel that way! Even a 4-3 homestand had its share of bumps and bruises, even in victory. How close are the Phillies to clocking on all cylinders? Plus, some recognition for what's actually gone right so far (and there is a good chunk of that!), plus a look ahead to the first series in Queens of '25 against the Mets. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

The Phillies are 9-6, but the mood surrounding them feels a bit sobered. Is it too early for bigger shakeups? Are the concerns around Bohm and Marsh well- or unfounded? And how much have these two weeks really told us, anyway? Paul and Matt dig in. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy

Edmundo Sosa raking without a set position? Good problem to have. Jordan Romano frequently not having his A-level stuff as a key part of the bullpen? Not as great a problem to have. Paul and Matt recap a (mostly) positive weekend and start to the year, and look ahead to the first Braves series of the season. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy