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High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast

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Philadelphia Phillies
Bryce Harper
Major League Baseball
Baseball
Phillies
Kyle Schwarber
Trade Deadline
New York Mets
World Series
Zack Wheeler
Zach Wheeler
Rob Thompson
Aaron Nola
Nick Castellanos
Los Angeles Dodgers
Bo Bichette
Trey Turner
Dave Dombrowski
Chris Sanchez
Andrew Painter

Jack Fritz and James Seltzer break down the happenings of the Phillies on and off the field. The guys discuss what the Phillies need to do in the future to get back to the World Series, with special guests, interviews, and fun.

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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.

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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.

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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 D... more

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.

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Recent Guests

Preston Mattingly
General manager of the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
Episode: Phillies Offseason Preview With GM Preston Mattingly
Pete Fatse
Philadelphia Phillies hitting coach and former Red Sox and Rays organization coach
Philadelphia Phillies
Episode: How Pete Fatse Landed With The Phillies | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
Dave Dobrowski
Baseball executive mentioned on the show
Unknown guest on Final Out
Episode: Final Out: Bad Loss In Washington
Tucker Bagley
Guest co-host substituting for Seltzer
Philly sports media; friend of the hosts
Episode: Maybaly This Is The Year
Griffin Conyne
Next generation Phillies killer mentioned in intro
Episode: Final Out: Will This Team Ever Wake Up?
Jeff Conyne
Mentioned as Griffin Conyne's dad in intro
Episode: Final Out: Will This Team Ever Wake Up?
Brian Barber
Assistant general manager, director of amateur scouting for the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
Episode: Recapping All Star Week & The Phillies' Draft With Brian Barber!
Jody Mack
Broadcaster, inventor of the term 'Flyered Up'
Flyers/Philadelphia sports media
Episode: Final Out: Phillies Bats Come Alive!
Dave Dabrowski
President of Baseball Operations / Team executive
Philadelphia Phillies
Episode: Holding Seltzer Hostage To Tell Him About The Quality Of The Phillies' ABs

Hosts

Jack Fritz
Philadelphia Phillies commentator and sports radio presenter
James Seltzer
Philadelphia Phillies commentator and sports radio presenter

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Deep in the Phillies

    Best at dissecting What the heck is going on in Phillies universe

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhillyTillIDie
    United States2 months ago
  • Fire seltzer

    Does anyone enjoy James ? Who likes him screaming into your ear every episode one of the worse things I’ve ever heard, Elliot and jack should just do pods together James makes everything worse what an annoying presence he is!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hollis thompson
    United States2 months ago
  • Seltzer stinks

    Seltzers the worst he sounds like nails on a chalkboard and doesn’t know anything , literally anybody would be a better cohost, jacks the best tho shout out jack!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hollis thompson
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show but…

    Love fritz, love seltzer but…

    the volume of, frequency of, and content of the ads makes it unlistenable. I understand Philadelphia sports radio has been laying off and trimming the fat, but for wip to sell out so shamelessly that you need ads 100 decibels louder than the actual show every 5 minutes is a bummer.

    If I hear another gambling ad I’m going to drive my truck into the Delaware ✌️

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    An AWL
    United States5 months ago
  • James

    Why does James have to be on top of the camera? He's too close! It's distracting because he also can't sit still! Love the pod but I guess better to listen than to watch on YouTube.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rozbarn
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' Phillies knowledge, candid fan perspective, humor, and ability to react to wins, losses, and roster moves.
Some listeners find the hosts' energetic delivery and interruptions distracting, while others enjoy their chemistry and contrasting styles.
A few listeners would prefer less banter and more focused baseball discussion, while others value the informal fan-centered approach.
Several reviews criticize loud or uneven audio, frequent advertising, and intro music, describing these as barriers to listening.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Phillies Offseason Preview With GM Preston Mattingly
Q: How does organizational approach to something like hitting come?
Mattingly says hitting strategy is an organization-wide effort involving the front office, hitting leaders, and research staff. He says the goal is to align the approach from the major leagues through the minor leagues.
Phillies Offseason Preview With GM Preston Mattingly
Q: What's your message to fans who might be frustrated with the stagnancy, so to speak, of the last few years where it felt like it was going up, and it's starting to feel like it's stagnant?
Mattingly says the frustration is shared by the front office. He describes the season as unusually uneven and says the organization remains committed to putting a winning team on the field every year.
How Pete Fatse Landed With The Phillies | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
Q: How would you describe yourself as a hitting coach?
Fatse says he takes an individualized approach, learns each player's history and motivations, and uses objective information to set targets and develop a plan. Building trust first helps make those performance conversations productive.
How Pete Fatse Landed With The Phillies | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
Q: What struck you about the Phillies when you started looking into them and talking to them?
Fatse was attracted by their chance to win a World Series, the leadership's ambition to keep building, the opportunity to work with established players, and the sense that the Phillies specifically wanted him.
Final Out: Will Bryce Harper Hit Leadoff Tomorrow? (Probably Not)
Q: Did Harper's lead-off move work or is he going back to third tomorrow?
Harper is likely to bat third tomorrow if Tre Turner is back in the lineup, with Turner leading off and Harper moving down for protection and balance.

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Regular conversations between Jack Fritz and James Seltzer offer opinionated coverage of the Philadelphia Phillies, from game and postseason reactions to roster construction, coaching, player development, and front-office decisions. The hosts combine baseball analysis with candid fan perspective, humor, banter, and occasional caller participation, shifting between tactical questions about lineups and pitching and broader debates about the organization's direction. Their focus is distinctly local and devoted: they weigh how the team can contend for a championship while openly celebrating its successes and criticizing its shortcomings. Fans looking for frequent, conversational Phillies commentary and strong takes on the team's present and fut... more

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2. Pete Fatse
3. Dave Dobrowski
4. Tucker Bagley
5. Griffin Conyne
6. Jeff Conyne
7. Brian Barber
8. Jody Mack

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