Phillies Therapy

Paul Boye and Matt Gelb, Bleav

Being a Phillies fan isn’t always easy. Paul Boye and Matt Gelb are here to help you talk it out.

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234 episodes
Updated July 27

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March 25 · 54 min
The 2026 Phillies Season Preview
It's that time once again! Paul and Matt run their 2026 season preview in the form of a sampling of over/under props, created by Matt with some help from the community. Does Bryce Harper have 30-plus homers in him again? Will Justin Crawford have enough opportunities to steal 25-plus bases? Will Taijuan Walker have more starts than Alec Bohm has home runs? That and more inside. Our Executive Producer supporters for this episode are: Adam D., Andrew C., Andrew G., Joe M., Mary R., and Owen S. Tha
March 24 · 33 min
Ghosts of Energy Drinks Past
A redone contract for Cristopher Sanchez, a new contract for Jesus Luzardo, and an accelerating return timeline for Zack Wheeler. A quick look back at the end of Spring Training before our season preview. Our Executive Producer supporters for this episode are: Adam D., Andrew C., Andrew G., Joe M., Mary R., and Owen S. Thank you as well to this show's additional Producers: Brian J., Briana W., CallisonGhost, Christopher S., Daniel Y., Hunter R., Ian, Jack S., Jacob, Jaedon M., Jami P., Jason G.,
March 16 · 57 min
The Rising Cost of a Storyline
Inflation be damned, we're buying! For the most part, at least. Paul and Matt take stock of some late-spring storylines, and whether they're worth buying or selling. Bullpen additions, Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and more. Our Executive Producer supporters for this episode are: Adam D., Andrew C., Andrew G., Joe M., Mary R., and Owen S. Thank you as well to this show's additional Producers: Brian J., Briana W., CallisonGhost, Christopher S., Daniel Y., Hunter R., Ian, Jack S., Jacob, Jaedon M., Ja
March 10 · 31 min
Phillies, Jesus Luzardo Agree to Contract Extension
Monday evening, the Phillies and starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo agreed to a five-year, $135 million contract extension that begins in 2027, further solidifying their investment in the starting rotation. Paul and Matt break it all down. Thank you as well to today's show's additional Producers: Brian J., Briana W., CallisonGhost, Christopher S., Daniel Y., Hunter R., Ian, Jacob, Jaedon M., Joe M., John S., Kaitlin M., Kodi L., Lindsay, Mary R., Michael Wei., Michael Wer., Robert R., Timothy G., To
March 9 · 41 min
Of Vanimals and Liminals
It's a weird time of spring, and not just because of the snow still on the ground as temperatures hit the 70s. The WBC has been fun, but has left Major League Spring Training rosters thin and incomplete. What does that mean for our impressions of Andrew Painter, Alex McFarlane, and others who are catching eyes? Thank you as well to today's show's additional Producers: Brian J., Briana W., CallisonGhost, Christopher S., Daniel Y., Hunter R., Ian, Jacob, Jaedon M., Joe M., John S., Kaitlin M., Kod
March 4 · 43 min
Pain in the Rojas
Our thanks to this episode's Executive Producers: Adam D., Andrew C., Andrew G., Joe M. and Owen S. Johan Rojas is appealing a reported PED suspension, early Spring Training thoughts and observations, and World Baseball Classic tune-ups. Thank you as well to today's show's additional Producers: Brian J., Briana W., CallisonGhost, Christopher S., Daniel Y., Hunter R., Ian, Jacob, Jaedon M., Joe M., John S., Kaitlin M., Kodi L., Lindsay, Michael Wei., Michael Wer., Robert R., Timothy G., Tom D.,
February 24 · 34 min
The Season That Was, and the Season to Come
Bryce Harper gets introspective, and Paul and Matt talk through it as the Phillies star treads deeper into his mid-30s. Plus, a couple early camp standouts. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com
February 17 · 42 min
Survival of the Simple
Leaving dramatics aside, this camp is a pivotal one for Andrew Painter. As he told Matt in a story that ran today, the simpler the better. Painter is just one of a handful of Phillies players with some sort of baggage they're lugging into camp, and as things get ready to shift into the next gear, there's plenty of hope for how each can lighten their load. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com
February 13 · 48 min
Cast Away
The Phillies finally made it official Thursday, releasing outfielder Nick Castellanos with one year remaining on his contract. With the two parties separated, the fallout begins to drift down. Paul and Matt talk through all things Nick: The acrimony, the dissolution, and what comes next. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com
February 9 · 33 min
Spring Things
It begins! With players reporting this week across the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues, Paul and Matt dish out three key things they'll each be watching closely once camp gets underway. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com
February 2 · 38 min
Justin the (Pinstriped) Red
Paul and Matt are joined by Charlotte Varnes to talk about her feature (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7011333/2026/02/02/phillies-justin-crawford-eric-davis/) with Phillies prospect Justin Crawford and MLB legend Eric Davis, as the former works with the latter to improve and refine his center field defense ahead of his likely MLB debut. Plus, Alec Bohm catching strays and bearing the weight of this offseason, and a reminder of a few ways things could go right. For more, visit patreon.com/Phil
January 21 · 1 hr 9 min
Reunited and it Feels...Well...
The Phillies officially announced their reunion with catcher J.T. Realmuto on Tuesday, effectively capping a strange offseason that ended as-expected while occurring like very few expected. And so the question becomes: Are the 2026 Phillies better than the 2025 Phillies? How much better did they actually need to get? Paul and Matt offer hope and caution in (almost) equal measure. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com
January 17 · 48 min
No Bo
Bo Bichette goes elsewhere. J.T. Realmuto stays right here. A weird, whirlwind day of the Phillies getting their shins kicked ends with Paul and Matt cracking a beer to go over it all. Join us, won't you? For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com
January 12 · 53 min
The Bo Domino
The scene has changed since the last time we talked. Oh boy, has the scene changed. The Phillies and Bo Bichette, with mutual interest, are at the table discussing terms. After a few weeks of seeming like the dust was settled on the offseason, the Phils have placed themselves squarely back in the center ring of the circus, and are after yet another star-level free agent. Will they do it again? Paul and Matt check in to discuss the possibilities, and the effects, of going for Bo. For more, visit
January 6 · 43 min
Get Your Kicks In 2026
New year, new episode...old catcher? The Phillies have shored up their bullpen depth, but there's still work to be done in the rotation and with that pesky backstop issue. When will it end? A look back at recent history could be informative. Paul and Matt dig in. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com
Dec 18, 2025 · 42 min
It's Just the One Keller, Actually
The Phillies made a surprise move Wednesday, reportedly agreeing to terms on a two-year deal with reliever Brad Keller. Keller immediately bolsters the bullpen's depth and provides much-needed RHP help, but are there more dominoes yet to fall from this move? Paul and Matt talk through that, plus a division rival's hiring of research and development lead Ani Kilambi. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com
Dec 17, 2025 · 45 min
A New Adolis On Life
The Phillies signed former Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia to a one-year deal this week, apparently firming up the 2026 outfield. It's another lower-risk addition hoping for a bounce back; will this one fare better than Max Kepler, Jordan Romano, and Joe Ross did in '25? For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com
Dec 10, 2025 · 28 min
Schwarbombs Away!
Kyle is back! For real. Paul and Matt check in one more time from the Winter Meetings to talk Schwarber's new 5-year, $150 million deal to keep mashing taters. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com
Dec 8, 2025 · 31 min
Attempted Piracy
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a four-year offer to Kyle Schwarber. Yup, that's a real and factual sentence. As the Winter Meetings kick off in Florida, Paul and Matt chat about Schwarber's market and expected decision timeline, the constraints (or lack thereof) the Phils have for payroll beyond Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto, and a quick health check. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com
Nov 24, 2025 · 49 min
Cliff Diving
With an offseason headlined early by outfield pursuits and reunions with key free agents, one area of the team may be going overlooked. Paul and Matt look at the state of the rotation, its lack of depth, and the kind of player (or players) the Phillies might look to bring it to help out. For more, visit patreon.com/PhilliesTherapy Merch: https://phillies-therapy-shop.fourthwall.com