Frustrations arise as Phillies get off to cold start in 2026

Frustrations arise as Phillies get off to cold start in 2026

Author: NBC Sports Philadelphia March 31, 2026 Duration: 40:56
Spencer and Sean break down a rough start to the 2026 season for the Philadelphia Phillies. After an opening day win, the Phils drop three straight, including an ugly 13-2 loss to the Nationals. The guys discuss the sloppy defense, Taijuan Walker's rough outing, Rob Thomson's ejection, and the early struggles of the Big Three. Plus, is it fair for fans to be booing Bryce Harper already? Finally, they look ahead to Tuesday's massive bright spot: the MLB debut of top prospect Andrew Painter!

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Ranger’s rocky debut, Kepler coming on, Bryce frustrated [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:24
1:04 - Ranger struggles in the stretch in his first start of 2025 3:32 - Jose Alvarado has been pitching A LOT 6:58 - Offense is starting to click more and more 12:30 - Taijuan Walker's move to the bullpen 16:34 - Aaron…
Phillies' lineup finally explodes, good signs from 2 newcomers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:08
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How worried should we be about Marsh, Bohm and the lineup? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:41
1:15 - Energy lacking as offense gets shutout twice over the weekend 5:22 - Brandon Marsh's struggles to start 2025 8:32 - Wheeler's command goes away for second straight start 13:38 - Could we see Justin Crawford sooner…
All things are clicking for the Phillies as big weekend awaits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:59
2:12 - Taijuan dazzles in 2025 debut 12:50 - No Sosa in the lineup on Thursday 15:42 - Is it June??? Kyle Schwarber is on a massive heater to start the season 20:17 - Previewing Dodgers series this weekend
So many good signs as Phillies explode late to win home opener [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:22
1:00 - Phillies offense comes alive after getting to Rockies (and Nationals) bullpen 6:21 - Kyle Schwarber is off to a HOT start 9:22 - Edmundo Sosa comes through, once again 17:18 - The "Torpedo" bats are infiltrating t…
Reacting to a wild win to start the 2025 season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:36
A day after the Phillies kicked-off their 2025 campaign with a 7-3 win in extras, Corey Seidman and Spencer McKercher break down what they saw in the first game of the season.