Bold Phillies Predictions for 2026 | Hittin' Season

Opening Day is about two weeks away, so what better time than to make bold predictions about the 2026 Phillies? Will Bryce Harper have a big season? How will the rotation fare? Are the Phils about to sign another pitcher? Plus, one Phillies prospect is impressing big time at the World Baseball Classic, and we have some news and notes on what's happening down in Clearwater. Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher bring you Hittin' Season, presented by WHYY!

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Predictions for 2026 Phillies
02:24 - Justin's YouTube Corner and Baseball Highlights
04:56 - Justin Crawford's Rookie of the Year Outlook
09:29 - Justin Crawford's Steals and Phillies' Rotation Predictions
16:30 - Bryce Harper's Career Arc and Leadership
23:10 - Phillies' Rotation and Player Performance Predictions
36:30 - Final Thoughts on Phillies' Season and WBC
48:26 - Celebration Ideas and WBC Player Performances
52:40 - Spring Training Updates and Final Roster Battles
57:10 - Introduction to the ABS System in MLB
01:03:26 - JT Realmuto and the Future of Challenge Calls
01:04:06 - Final Predictions and Season Outlook

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