Philadelphia Phillies
Mentioned in 14 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A Major League Baseball franchise headquartered in Philadelphia, discussed across sports podcasts for roster decisions (including the release of Nick Castellanos and comments about Bryce Harper by GM Dave Dombrowski), pitching acquisitions, and management practices. The team also gained notoriety for their mascot, the Philly Fanatic, who has been involved in multiple assault lawsuits—making it the most sued mascot in sports history.
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Episode Mentions
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 7, 2026
TWO PLAYERS contributing to Red Sox ROUGH START - Breaking Balls with Tony Mazz
“Mentioned as opponent whose reliever exploited Trevor Story's fastball vulnerability in key at-bat”
Brock and Salk · Apr 1, 2026
Hour 1 - Late Night Mariners Texts, Jeff Passan
“Signed Scott Kingery to pre-debut contract that did not work out as planned”
All The Smoke · Apr 1, 2026
Kenny Lofton Breaks Down Hall of Fame SNUB, 90's Indians UNTOLD STORIES, Arizona Hoops
“Traded to by Yankees; Lofton hit .335 in limited time before being traded again to Dodgers”
Go Birds! · Apr 1, 2026
Go Birds! Daily, April 1st: Mike Vrabel keeps AJ Brown trade speculation alive; Eagles sign a linebacker
“Referenced for April Fool's Day prank involving Kyle Kendrick and fake overseas trade”
Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · Apr 1, 2026
Effectively Wild Episode 2460: The Arc of History Bends Toward .500
“Cited as example of strong ownership (John Middleton) and organizational stability”
Felger & Massarotti · Mar 31, 2026
Red Sox Fall to 1-3 on Season After Loss to Astros // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 3/31 (Hour 4)
“Previously employed Ranger Suarez before Red Sox signed him; context for pitcher evaluation and contract decisions”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 27, 2026
Bruins Beat Blue Jackets in Return from Olympic Break // Marcelo Mayer and the Red Sox Lineup // MLB’s New ABS System - 2/27 (Hour 1)
“Walker Buehler now pitches for them; criticized the ABS system's impact on game management”
Go Birds! · Feb 26, 2026
Go Birds! Daily, Feb. 26th: Jake Elliott’s future with Eagles; 14 Free Agent Cornerbacks
“Referenced in comparison of GM Dave Dombrowski's media relations approach versus Howie Roseman”
No Such Thing As A Fish · Feb 22, 2026
Little Fish: See You In The Charts
“Baseball team mentioned in anecdote about spectator struck twice by foul balls in 1957”
1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales · Feb 20, 2026
OLD WELL WELL BY ZANE GRAY A BASEBALL STORY
“Baseball team featured in the story as employer of protagonist Bert in his professional debut”
Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · Feb 18, 2026
Effectively Wild Episode 2441: Re-signed and Resigned
“Released Nick Castellanos; Dave Dombrowski's comments about Bryce Harper created public tension”
CrimeLess · Feb 18, 2026
Mascots Behaving Badly
“Philly Fanatic mascot involved in multiple assault lawsuits totaling millions in damages; most sued mascot in sports history”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Jan 20, 2026
Bomani Jones & Howard Bryant on The Untold Stories of Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson | 01.20
“Remained segregated through mid-1950s despite Robinson's integration of baseball in 1947”
Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito · Nov 15, 2025
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - Mitch Albom
“Albom's first job at age 11 was selling programs and scorecards at Veterans Stadium during Phillies games”