High Hopes: A Phillies Podcast

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' 3-1 loss in Boston on Wednesday night. Andrew Painter threw five solid innings and Justin Crawford hit a home run, but the rest of the offense went cold. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Schwarber hit another home run and Zack Wheeler dominated the Red Sox for 7 innings in Tuesday's win in Boston. Jack Fritz reacts to everything that went down at Fenway, including Jhoan Duran picking up another save. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies winning yet another series over the weekend and preview this upcoming week's games at Fenway Park. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' 12-1 loss and takes a look at what rookie pitcher Andrew Painter has been struggling with in his last couple starts. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies came from behind on Wednesday night, beating the Athletics with some clutch hitting from Brandon Marsh and Adolis Garcia. Jack Fritz reacts to the game and Zack Wheeler's latest start. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristopher Sanchez tossed 8 shutout innings on Tuesday night as Bryce Harper led the offense with 2 home runs in the Phillies 9-1 win over the Athletics. Jack Fritz reacts to all the good vibes going down at CBP. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron Nola looked like his old self and Bryce Harper's solo home run was the only offense the Phillies needed in a 1-0 win over the Marlins. Jack Fritz reacts to the series finale and looks ahead to the upcoming home series against the Athletics. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies taking two games from the Marlins over the weekend and remain optimistic for the Phillies after five wins in their first week under Don Mattingly. Jack also gives us his thoughts on Aaron Nola's continued struggles and has a positive update on the Phils' farm system. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies are 3-0 under interim manager Don Mattingly. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the sweep of the Giants and everything that went down during yesterday's doubleheader. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies kicked-off Don Mattingly's tenure as interim manager with a 7-0 win over the Giants. Jack Fritz reacts to the victory and everything else that went down on a busy Tuesday for the Phils. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies lost their ninth game in a row yesterday, but did push the Cubs to extra innings. Jack Fritz and Tucker Bagley react to the loss and discuss what can change this weekend against the Braves to possibly save Rob Thomson's job. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies lost their eighth-straight game on Wednesday night as moving Taijuan Walker to the bullpen didn't seem to make him more effective. Jack Fritz reacts to yet another frustrating night of baseball at Wrigley Field. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Chicago Cubs again on Tuesday night, but at least they scored in multiple innings? Jack Fritz reacts to yet another frustrating defeat. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies lost their sixth-straight game on Monday night. Jack Fritz reacts to the 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies were swept by the Braves over the weekend to finish their homestand with a 2-7 record. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react and look ahead to what could be a very bleak future. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies endured another ugly series loss this week, this time at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. The High Hopes podcast recaps all the struggles and tries to find anything positive they can from this 8-10 start. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trea Turner and Bryce Harper homered for the Phils, but nothing else went right in yet another blowout loss. Jack Fritz reacts. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies losing to the Cubs by a score of 10-4 and tries to figure out how the team can get things clicking before the rubber match on Wednesday night. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies putting up a season-high 13 runs in Monday night's win over the Cubs. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies dropping two of three to the Diamondbacks, but Jack's hopes are high after seeing some encouraging signs from a couple key players. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' 20-inning scoreless streak and try to find the positives in the team's latest downturn as they come back home to play the Diamondbacks this weekend. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies winning two games in Colorado and discuss Zack Wheeler's latest rehab start before previewing this week's series in San Francisco. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' first homestand of the season and give their thoughts on Andrew Painter's Major-League debut. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Painter got the win in his Major League debut, allowing one run in 5.1 innings. Jack Fritz reacts to the rookie's first win and gives his thoughts on the Phillies taking Game 2 of this series against the Nationals. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies' 13-2 loss at the hands of the Nationals on Monday night. He discusses the lineup's cold start and what he's seen from the pitching staff as they continue to struggle. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies' tough start over the weekend and try to find some points of encouragement in the offense and the bullpen. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz and James Seltzer preview the Phillies' 2026 season as Phillies' Opening Day is tomorrow at Citizens Bank Park versus the Texas Rangers! Jack and James also speak with Phillies' General Manager Preston Mattingly ahead of the season! Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz preview tonight's WBC final between the USA and Venezuela. Later, the guys give their thoughts on how some key Phillies have performed in the tournament and look ahead to next week's Opening Day. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies and Jesus Luzardo agreed to a five-year contract extension on Monday. Jack Fritz reacts to the huge news and also answers some questions about what has gone on so far in Spring Training. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to Kyle Schwarber's go-ahead home run in the WBC and give their thoughts on how some key Phillies have performed recently in spring training. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to Andrew Painter's first start of the spring and then review all of last week's interviews from their time in Clearwater. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz give their thoughts on the Phillies' first weekend of Grapefruit League action and react to the latest comments from Bryce Harper. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies have their first full-team workout today and the High Hopes pod will be LIVE to discuss everything going on in Clearwater. James and Jack will react to Bryce Harper's comments and the fallout from Nick Castellanos being released and signing with the Padres. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies' 2026 spring training kicks off today and the High Hopes podcast answers all your questions about the team, including the rotations future, top prospects and more. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the latest news regarding the Phillies and sort through an extended take bag as they get ready for the start of Spring Training. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz come to terms with the Phillies' lackluster offseason and try to find the optimism for the 2026 team by lowering expectations. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss their lack of optimism for the Phillies after yet another trade from the Mets. The guys voice their frustration with Dave Dombrowski's moves this offseason and wonder what the future could hold for an aging, expensive team. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies struck out on Bo Bichette and then signed JT Realmuto to a three-year contract. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to an all-time bad day for the Phils. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies and Bo Bichette continue to be linked to one another. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the latest rumors and the team's signing of international free agent Francisco Renteria. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the latest rumors regarding the Phillies signing star infielder Bo Bichette and take a look at how adding him would change the outlook for the team in 2026 and beyond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz discuss the Phillies' current contract talks with JT Realmuto and wonder if moving off the catcher in favor of a better hitter would make this team more fun in 2026. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the Phillies trading Matt Strahm to the Royals and think this salary dump could le Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Fritz reacts to the Phillies signing reliever Brad Keller to a two-year contract and takes questions regarding the next offseason moves in this mailbag podcast. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies signed outfielder Adolis Garcia to a one-year contract on Monday. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the move and discuss if this is it for the team's 2026 outfield. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Schwarber has signed a 5-year, $150 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. James Seltzer and Jack Fritz give their immediate reactions to the move in this emergency recording of High Hopes. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the latest MLB free agent rumors, including a former MVP that has been linked to the Phillies. Later, Jack goes all-in on some of the team's top prospects based on their work so far in the offseason. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz reveal their perfect offseason plans for the Philadelphia Phillies that could turn the team back into World Series contenders for the 2026 season and beyond. Presented by Miller Lite. To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Preston Mattingly joins the High Hopes podcast to give his thoughts on the World Series, the Phils' quick playoff exit, Bryce Harper and what he expects from the team's top prospects in 2026. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to Bryce Harper's comments from over the weekend and try to figure out how the Phillies and their star player have gotten to this point. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Seltzer and Jack Fritz react to the last week of MLB playoffs and wonder if there really is any chance that Bryce Harper could be traded by the Phillies this offseason. Presented by Miller Lite To purchase Ring The Bell by Jack Fritz and Kevin Reavy go to RingTheBellBook.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices