Episode 14: Bryce is Back!
In this episode, Durbs talks Bryce Harper back with the Phillies! He also touches on the matchup tonight against the Dodgers. Lastly, Durbs touches on a big Sixers win against the Celtics...without Embiid!
Episode 2: Can't Go 0-162 Without Going 0-1
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About this Episode
In this episode, Durbs dives into opening day of the Major League Baseball season. Durbs breaksdown the standout performances of players like Aaron Nola, Jacob deGrom, Max Fried, Sandy Alcantara, and Max Scherzer. Durbs gives his thoughts on how players are adjusting to new rules like the pitch clock. Durbs share his insights on the Philadelphia Phillies vs. the New York Mets, including the good and bad aspects of the game, specific player performances, and team defense. Lastly, Durbs previews some upcoming games and let's you know what to watch for.
Recent Episodes from DurbsOn: Phillies and the East
Episode 13: The Bryce Harper Timeline + Dilemma
In this episode, Durbs talks Bryce Harper's recovery timeline and expected return to play. He also hits on his own experience coming back from tommy john surgery to the big leagues inside of a year...and how that helps him relate to Harper's process. Lastly, he lightly previews the game tonight with Aaron Nola on the bump.
Episode 12: Stay Stott!!
In this episode, Durbs talks about Bryson Stott and his 17 game hit streak to start the season, the sim game between Bryce Harper and Ranger Suarez and how good the Atlanta Braves look right now. He also talks Shohei Ohtani and the historic significance of Shohei in Yankee Stadium on the 100 year anniversary of the grand opening of "The House that Ruth Built." Lastly, Durbs waxes poetically about Clayton Kershaw and his 200th win...and ends with a story of his first ever start in old Yankee Stadium.
Episode 11: Hot & Cold
In this episode, Durbs gives his take on the Phillies highs and lows over the weekend in Cincinatti. He also sheds some light on Bryson Stott's hot start and an area where he could get even better. Another talking point was the COLD weather in Chicago and why pitchers have the advantage there. Lastly, Durbs touches on Rob Thomson's and Caleb Cotham's pitching decisions being more important than the lineup decisions.
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Episode 10: 4-9 Worries?
In this episode, Durbs give great insight into his pitching philosophy and why he thinks the Phillies should do more of it. He also talks Rays and their 13-0 start...as well as previewing tonights Phillies/Reds matchup. Lastly, Durbs does touch on why it's important to trust the process that Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies have...and his track record, which is impressive, over the years.
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Episode 9: Harper Back Soon?
In this episode, Durbs talks about Bryce Harper and his timeline possiblities in coming back to the Phillies sooner than expected after having Tommy John surgery on Thanksgiving. He also touches on Luis Arraez hitting for the first Marlins' cycle in team history. Also, expresses some light worry or concern with regards to Aaron Nola's slow start and paints some color as to why that may be happening. Lastly, Durbs previews today's series finally against Miami with Zach Wheeler on the bump.
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Episode 8: Phillies' Offensive Explosion!
In this episode, Durbs focuses on the Phillies offensive explosion against reigning NL Cy Young, Sandy Alcantara. Alec Bohm led the way and Stott, Turner, Castellanos, Marsh, Schwarber, Cave and all had 20 hits total. Matt Strahm was big on the mound getting 5 shutout and proving that this move from the bullpen might not be temporary. Durbs also quickwraps the NL East and mentions the heater the Tampa Rays have started the season on, going 10-0 to start the year.
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Episode 7: Rings and Ringing The Bell
In this episode, Durbs recaps the weekend series against the Cincinatti Reds and talks about the NL East being a tighter race after San Diego won 3 of 4 down in Atlanta. He also quick previews the series coming up against the Miami Marlins and Sandy Alcantara. Durbin touches on why he likes Nick Castellanos right now and also mentions why he thinks sweeps are so hard at the big league level.
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Episode 6: Home Sweet Home Opener!
Durbs briefly discusses several games, including the postponement of games due to weather and the Washington Nationals' loss to the Colorado Rockies. He also mentions the importance of looking at box scores to get a sense of what happened in a game, and highlights players who had good performances, including Atlanta's Orlando Arcia and Oakland's Matt Olson and Sean Murphy.
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Episode 5: Firsts of Many
In this episode, Durbs discusses the Phillies' victory over the Yankess, with players Schwarber and Marsh hitting home runs. This episode also covers other games and players across the league, including Sandy Alcantara and Manny Machado. Additionally,Durbs gives some anecdotes from his own time in the MLB.
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