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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 57 MIN

Phillies Season Preview: The pitchers! We break down the rotation and the revamped bullpen.

from Brotherly Glove: A Philly Sports Podcast

Brothers Johnny and Kyle Fisher were raised on Philly sports and are bringing their smart, passionate, no-nonsense analysis to the podcast world. This is the podcast for all Philly sports fans -- the diehards, the casuals, and everyone in between.In this episode, we start our Phillies previews with the pitchers. We'll dig into the starting rotation and then break down the revamped bullpen.Different feeling about the rotation to start this season compared to last season. (2:00)Why we're expecting a bounceback season from Aaron Nola. (5:05)Andrew Painter is here! The rookie will be in the rotation from the get-go. (7:05)Taijuan Walker is an important piece for the Phils this year. (13:30)What should the Phillies do the first time they need a 6th starter? (15:00)Why Nola and Wheeler may feel refreshed this season. (18:25)Kyle throws out a few names he's interested in seeing in pinstripes. (19:10)New faces in a bullpen that looks like one of the best in the big leagues. (21:00)Why Jonathan Bowlan should make the Opening Day roster. (24:15)Kyle digs in to the clear direction the Phils have taken in building this bullpen. (26:45)We haven't seen a closer like Jhoan Duran since... ever? (32:10)Why we have zero concerns about Orion Kerkering. (35:50)Johnny talks about why it's OK that the Phillies did NOT bring in a bunch of new guys. (37:50)Options for the final two spots in the bullpen. (39:35)The boys finish up with their ideal lunch when watching the Phils in Spring Training. And Johnny sheds a tear over the best potato chips he's ever had, that Lay's has inexplicably taken off the shelves. (41:30)

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