Phillies Extra
Phillies Extra is your deep dive into all things Phillies on The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Gameday Central.
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- Sep 24, 2026
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Larry Andersen on the big Phillies question for a long playoff run (opens the original)
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Let’s talk about the Phillies’ bullpen. Larry Andersen happens to be an expert on the subject. The popular Phillies radio analyst had a 17-year major-league career in which he appeared in 699 games — all but one in relief. He joins Phillies Extra to break down the biggest question standing between the Phillies and a long run through October: How will they bridge the gap to closer Jhoan Duran?
Former GM Matt Klentak reflects on his Phillies tenure, working with the Brewers, and more (opens the original)
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Matt Klentak's fingerprints are still on the Phillies' roster six years after he was the team's general manager. These days, Klentak is part of the front office for the Brewers, who recently clinched their fourth consecutive NL Central title. With the Brewers coming to town Tuesday, Klentak joined Phillies Extra to discuss his current and former teams.
Jeff Francoeur on the NL East race, why the Phillies are a postseason threat, and more (opens the original)
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The Phillies and Braves are set to square off again this weekend in Atlanta, so it's the perfect time to check in with Jeff Francoeur, who played for both teams and calls Braves games on TV and radio. Francoeur joined Phillies Extra to help break down the race for NL East supremacy.
Phillies minor league director Luke Murton on Aidan Miller, the state of the farm system, and more (opens the original)
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With the minor league season winding down, Phillies farm director Luke Murton returns to Phillies Extra to discuss the state of the system and upcoming changes to his role. He also offers an encouraging update on injured top prospect Aidan Miller.
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen on the Ketel Marte situation, competing against the Dodgers and Phillies (opens the original)
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With one month left in the season, the Phillies are jockeying for playoff positioning in the National League. And things are about to heat up with a critical three-game series in Arizona. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen joins Phillies Extra to discuss the wild-card race, the drama involving star second baseman Ketel Marte, and the 2023 NLCS, which left scars in Philadelphia that still haven't healed.
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