High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to Dave Dombrowski's latest comments regarding the state of the Phillies before building their perfect offseasons for this team heading into 2027. James wants to spend a lot of money while Jack has a spicy trade idea.Presented by Miller Lite.

Philadelphia Phillies GM Preston Mattingly joins the High Hopes podcast to help preview the upcoming offseason and give his thoughts on how the 2026 season ended for the organization. Presented by Miller Lite.

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz preview the Phillies offseason and evaluate some of the key free agents that could interest the Phils and improve their lineup in 2027. Presented by Miller Lite.

After being let go by the Red Sox and then spending time in the Rays organization, Pete Fatse has landed as the Phillies' hitting coach. So, how did that happen? As part of a longer conversation, Fatse explained to Bradfo how he connected with Dave Dombrowski and why he is so excited about the prospects of working with Philadelphia. To listen to the entire sit-down between Bradfo and Fatse, click here.

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies hiring Pete Fatse as their new hitting coach and discuss what the Phils' plans should be heading into a crucial offseason for this core.Presented by Miller Lite.

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz go over the last of their notes from Dave Dombrowski's press conference last week and discuss what the Phillies could do to really shake things up this offseason. Presented by Miller Lite.

The Philadelphia Phillies brass met with the media this week to discuss their plans for the offseason and Don Mattingly's return as the team's manager. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to everything Dave Dombrowski said on Thursday morning and discuss their thoughts and hopes for the upcoming offseason.Presented by Miller Lite.

The Phillies have made Don Mattingly their manager for the 2027 season, but will search for a new hitting coach after firing Kevin Long on Wednesday. Jack Fritz and Tucker Bagley react to the team's moves and preview Dave Dombrowski's end-of-season press conference that will go live at 10:30 on Thursday. Presented by Miller Lite.To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com

The Phillies have been eliminated from the playoffs for a week now. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the latest rumors regarding the team's managerial search and think it might be up to John Middleton to save the franchise over the next couple of months. Presented by Miller Lite.

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' 6-2 loss in the final game of the wild card series. Is this the end of this era of Phillies baseball?Presented by Miller Lite.