The Phillies are rolling — and for the first time in a while, it feels like the pieces are starting to come together.

After a frustrating stretch that left plenty of questions surrounding this team, the Phillies responded in a big way with a sweep of the Minnesota Twins on the road. Josh Liddick and Austin Myers break down what made this weekend so encouraging, from an offense that finally saw contributions throughout the lineup to a pitching staff that continues to give the Phillies a chance every night. With the postseason chase heating up and the Phillies back in the thick of the Wild Card race, is this the beginning of a late-season turnaround?

Josh and Austin dive into Alec Bohm’s monster weekend, Bryson Stott’s continued resurgence, and Jesus Luzardo’s emergence as one of the hottest pitchers in baseball. The guys also discuss Andrew Painter’s encouraging stretch despite another rocky first inning and whether his electric stuff could make him a weapon down the stretch.

Plus, a look at the potential impact Luis Arraez can have on the Phillies’ young hitters, the rise of top prospect Francisco Renteria, the latest buzz surrounding Alex Cora and the Phillies’ managerial future, and a huge week ahead at Citizens Bank Park against the Marlins and Cardinals.

The postseason push is officially heating up. Can the Phillies keep the momentum going?

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Episode timestamps:

00:00 — The Phillies Are Finding Their Footing

03:35 — A Sweep in the Twin Cities

09:23 — Jesús Luzardo Is Pitching Like an Ace

13:23 — Is Luis Arraez Changing the Phillies' Hitters?

17:00 — Andrew Painter Survives a Rough Start

23:24 — Alec Bohm’s Monster Weekend

28:48 — Bohm & Stott Are Changing the Offense

37:49 — Is Luzardo a Cy Young Contender?

43:19 — Meet the Phillies’ Next Top Prospect

51:00 — Will Alex Cora be the Phillies’ Next Manager?

57:08 — A Huge Week Against the Marlins

1:00:44 — Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead