MIDSEASON FORM: Who Are the Phillies? | Carved in Stone | Episode 34.5
The 2026 MLB season has hit the midway point, and the big question is simple: Who are the Philadelphia Phillies? Host Shawn Chabam sits down with returning guest Matt Miles of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs to break down the wild first half. They dig into the firing of Rob Thomson, the rise of Don Mattingly, and when the Phillies might drop the interim tag. They talk Nick Castellanos, his surprising ovation in Philly, and the timing of his Padres release.They also touch on the inconsistent offense, standout bats, quiet contributors, and the biggest disappointments at the plate. Then they shift to…
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