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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 45 MIN

Opening Day Is Here: Phillies, NL East Rivals & World Series Picks

from Speaking of Sports · host Chuck Grimley

Opening Day is almost here, and Chuck and Ken are diving into the biggest storylines in the NL East. They discuss the Phillies’ outlook, the Braves’ health and rotation questions, and whether the Mets have the lineup to seriously challenge for the division. The conversation also touches on Chase Utley’s Hall of Fame case, defensive analytics, Aaron Nola’s season outlook, and why postseason power still matters most in October. Plus, the guys close with their World Series picks. http://speakingofsportspod.com/https://twitter.com/Speak_of_Sportshttps://www.facebook.com/SpeakingofSportsPodhttps://www.instagram.com/speaking_of_sports/https://www.tiktok.com/@speakingofsports

Chuck and Ken break down the NL East heading into Opening Day, with a deep look at why they believe the Phillies are still the team to beat. They size up the Braves’ pitching and injury concerns, examine whether the Mets have enough to close the gap, and share their early division and World Series expectations.

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Opening Day is almost here, and Chuck and Ken are diving into the biggest storylines in the NL East. They discuss the Phillies’ outlook, the Braves’ health and rotation questions, and whether the Mets have the lineup to seriously challenge for the...

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