Phillies Backstage with Brazer and Burgoyne
580 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 88 ratingsCo-hosts John Brazer (Director of Fun and Games) and Tom Burgoyne (Best Friend of the Phillie Phanatic) take you on a fun ride for an inside look at the Phillies. Learn more about some of your favorite players and go behind-the-scenes to meet some of the key people in the organization who help make every day at the ballpark special.
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Episodes
8/9/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
August 09, 2016 07:13 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBThe Phillies are having some fun on the field. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki break down their magnificent triple play, discuss how the Phillies will honor Chase Utley in his return to Philly, and what will happen with Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz, as their season and potentially their time with Philadelphia, come to an end
8/3/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
August 03, 2016 20:38 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBWhat kept the Phillies from trading Jeremy Hellickson? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki break down why Philadelphia didn't like the return they were getting on the right-handed pitcher and why Jake Thompson could be the lone prospect left this season to make their Major League debut.
7/26/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
July 27, 2016 00:13 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBAll eyes will be on Jeremy Helickson as the Phillies make a tough decision at the Trade Deadline. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki discuss Helickson's future, how he's helped shape the younger pitchers on the team and how Zach Eflin's been a huge boost to the fourth place Phils.
7/19/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
July 19, 2016 04:07 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe Phillies plan on being realistic when it comes to the Trade Deadline. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki discuss why this team could be a Wild Card contender, why Peter Bourjos could be a valuable chip and how Aaron Nola's found his groove again.
7/11/16: MLB.com Extras | Larry Bowa
July 11, 2016 17:15 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBLarry Bowa's story about facing Jim Palmer in the All-Star Game is one for the ages. Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki caught up with the five time All-Star to hear some of his favorite memories including the 1976 game in Philadelphia.
7/7/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
July 08, 2016 06:33 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe Phillies have a lot of decisions to make before the Trade Deadline. MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki detail all the possible moves involving guys like Jeanmar Gomez and Jeremy Hellickson.
6/30/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
June 30, 2016 22:54 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBMLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki to spotlight their strong series against D-backs, explain how the Phillies decided to move Adam Morgan to the bullpen and how Aaron Nola's working around his first real bump in the road.
6/22/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
June 23, 2016 03:57 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBPete Mackanin knows his team is climbing uphill but doesn't want them to hang up the towel just yet. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki spotlight Mackanin's message to his team during a tough time and how this club can salvage this season.
6/16/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
June 17, 2016 00:43 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBHow high are the Phillies' expectations for Cody Asche when it comes to providing an offensive boost? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki break down why the Phillies only expect him to continue to be himself and how soon the first overall 2016 Draft pick, Mickey Moniak, will sign with the club.
6/6/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
June 06, 2016 15:03 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBDespite the rough week for the Phillies, the offense helped power their way to victory in the series finale on Sunday against the Brewers. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki talk about the encouraging resurgence of Tommy Joseph, the outfield shake-up after the return of Cody Asche and what the Phillies might have in store for the 2016 MLB Draft.
6/1/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
June 02, 2016 07:54 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBRyan Howard's riding the bench for the next few games as Tommy Joseph takes his spot. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki discuss Howard's comments about this move and why it was made, where Jimmy Paredes fits into the mix, and how far Aaron Nola's come since his debut almost a year ago.
5/24/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
May 24, 2016 20:34 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBMLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki to shed some light on the team's success, pitcher Jerad Eickhoff and what's clicking for the team that was supposed to be rebuilding in 2016.
5/17/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
May 17, 2016 21:39 - 12 minutes - 11 MBWhen will the Phillies frightening run differential start to affect their success rate? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki discuss how to improve this statistic, why Tommy Joseph might not see a ton of playing time, and who could be their first pick in the 2016 Draft.
5/11/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
May 12, 2016 05:38 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBMLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Phillies analyst Marlon Anderson to learn just how serious this team is about winning, spotlight Adam Morgan's recent outing, and whether or not Andres Blanco should be seeing more action at the dish.
5/4/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
May 05, 2016 00:22 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBAaron Nola's taken major strides in the Major Leagues. MLB.com's Matthew Leach caught up with Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki to spotlight Nola's confidence, break down Ryan Howard's struggles and talk about why the Phillies could be a 75-win team this season.
4/26/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
April 26, 2016 14:56 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBOdubel Herrera has defied the odds. MLB.com's Matthew Leach caught up with Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki to explain how Herrera's made such a quick and important adjustment being more selective at the dish, figure out how long Charlie Morton will be out and how Adam Morgan can hopefully replicate what Morton's done so far.
4/19/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
April 19, 2016 23:14 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBThe Phillies have their hands full with Noah Syndergaard and the Mets' rotation. MLB.com's Tim McMaster catches up with Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki to break down just how impressive Syndergaard was against the Phillies, how Vince Velasquez will counterpunch the Mets facing them for a second time and to look ahead to the rest of the week.
4/14/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
April 14, 2016 06:24 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBMLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki to reflect on their surprising first week, why the Phillies are excited about Jared Eickhoff and what's next for the Fightin' Phils.
4/6/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
April 06, 2016 14:37 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Phillies' bullpen could be a crucial piece to success in 2016. MLB.com's Tim McMaster catches up with Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki to hear why the bullpen, developing pitchers and offense will keep the Phillies competitive during their rebuild.
3/29/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
March 29, 2016 21:38 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBVincent Velasquez is officially the Phillies' fifth starter. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki to find out how he earned the spot, why the Phillies gave Will Venable a Minor League contract and how he'll earn a bench spot, and to hear a few bold predictions for 2016.
3/8/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
March 09, 2016 04:11 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBWhat implications come from losing Aaron Altherr in the outfield? MLB.com's Alyson Footer checks in with Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki to find out who could replace Altherr if he's out for significant time and why Pete McKinnon is a good player's manager.
3/2/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
March 03, 2016 01:33 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBIf J.P. Crawford could assemble a basketball team, who would he pick? Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki caught up with the No. 5 overall prospect to find out why Kobe's definitely making his team and which veterans have helped him adjust in camp.
2/23/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
February 23, 2016 23:26 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBPhillies pitcher Aaron Nola spent his offseason off the grid. Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki catches up with Nola to hear about his Alaskan fishing adventure and discuss the excitement around the Phillies young talent in camp.
2/17/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
February 18, 2016 01:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBWill this be the season Ryan Howard hits left handed pitching? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki identify why hitting lefties will be so important to Howard's future and how Carlos Ruiz could earn 50/50 playing time behind the plate.
2/10/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
February 11, 2016 01:44 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBCan Vincent Velasquez earn the fifth spot in the Phillies starting rotation? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki make a case for Velasquez and take a closer look at the team the Phillies will send out on the field for 2016
2/2/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
February 02, 2016 20:23 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBCould Darin Ruff hit a grand slam this season? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Todd Zolecki get to know the Phillies roster and which players could reach milestones this season.
1/26/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
January 26, 2016 21:57 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBHow can David Lough impact Spring Training for the Phillies? MLB.com's Alyson Footer checks in with Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki to explain where Lough fits in and spotlight upcoming prospects.
1/21/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
January 21, 2016 22:33 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBHow do the Phillies plan on addressing their thin outfield? MLB.com's Alyson Footer checks in with Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki to find out what their plan could be moving forward and spotlight newcomer Vincent Velasquez and where he fits into the starting rotation.
1/15/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
January 15, 2016 21:24 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBWill Ryan Howard still be with the Phillies on Opening Day? MLB.com's Matt Waymire challenges MLB.com's national reporter Richard Justice to make a few bold predictions for 2016, including whether or not the Phillies will win at least 75 games.
1/7/16: MLB.com Extras | Philadelphia Phillies
January 07, 2016 21:57 - 13 minutes - 12 MBHow telling will the Phillies Spring Training be for some of their top prospects? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Phillies reporter Todd Zolecki look ahead to which prospects could make the biggest impact in Spring Training and break down the lawsuit Ryan Howard is filing against Al Jazeera.