Podcasts / Nathan Ackerman

975 The Fanatic • 12th August 2024

Nathan Ackerman discusses NL postseason picture on 97.5 The Fanatic

Phillies Nation’s Nathan Ackerman joined Tom Alvord Sunday on 97.5 The Fanatic to discuss how much the recent ice-cold stretch has changed their outlook on the team, where the club might fit into the crowded National League postseason picture and more.

975 The Fanatic • 26th May 2024

Nathan Ackerman talks Bryce Harper’s ejection, Phillies’ pitching, Thomson, more on 97.5 The Fanatic

Phillies Nation’s Nathan Ackerman joined Tom Alvord on 97.5 The Fanatic to give his thoughts on Bryce Harper’s ejection in Denver, robot umpires, what’s made the Phillies so dominant, how “real” the first two months have felt for Bohm/Stott/Suárez, how the Phillies might approach the deadline and his story on Rob Thomson and the 2012 Yankees.

Phillies Nation • 26th October 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: Shocking NLCS collapse ends Phillies’ season

It’s all over. The Phillies’ season, once seemingly destined for greatness, ends with a shocking, crushing loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 7 of the NLCS.

Phillies Nation • 13th October 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: Déjà vu as Phillies send 100-win Braves packing in NLDS, again

They did it again.

Phillies Nation • 6th October 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: Who Has the Edge in Highly Anticipated Phillies-Braves NLDS?

The Phillies made quick work of the Miami Marlins in the Wild Card Series, giving us the matchup the entire baseball world wanted: Phillies-Braves in the NLDS.

Phillies Nation • 2nd October 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: Phils-Fish Wild Card Series breakdown

Nathan Ackerman and Ty Daubert are back on the Phillies Nation Podcast to break down everything about the Phillies’ Wild Card Series matchup with the Miami Marlins.

Phillies Nation • 21st September 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: Wild Card Talkers and Qualifying Offers

We heard some clamoring, so we delivered: The Phillies Nation Podcast is back.

Phillies Nation • 9th June 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki talks pitching, Hoskins, ownership and more

The Phillies are streaking again.

Phillies Nation • 3rd May 2023

Podcast: Harper returns, but how do the Phillies correct course after L.A. sweep?

Bryce Harper is back — already — and his 3-for-3, two-walk performance on Wednesday should have made for a celebratory conclusion to the Phillies’ road trip.

Phillies Nation • 13th April 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: Scott Lauber talks pennant festivities, injury returns, breakouts and baserunning

Longtime Phillies beat writer Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer joins Nathan Ackerman on this edition of the Phillies Nation Podcast.

Phillies Nation • 6th April 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: Early takeaways after a rough start for the Phillies

The Phillies’ season-opening road trip is over, and, well, it was not great.

Phillies Nation • 24th March 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: Rhys Hoskins injury reactions, ramifications and (how) can the Phillies move forward?

Rhys Hoskins’ ACL injury is nothing short of devastating — both for Hoskins himself and for the Phillies, who will now try to figure out how to move forward without one of their top sluggers and clubhouse leaders.

Phillies Nation • 8th March 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: Is Alec Bohm primed for an All-Star year? with Tim Kelly

Those who entered Spring Training bearish on Alec Bohm might be reconsidering. Bohm’s hot start to the spring seemingly has the Phillies’ third baseman primed for a breakout 2023. It is, however, Spring Training — is it enough to buy in?

Phillies Nation • 1st March 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: Impressions from a lively Clearwater with Destiny Lugardo

Phillies Nation‘s Destiny Lugardo joins this episode of the Phillies Nation Podcast to share observations from her trip down to Clearwater, where the Phillies kicked off Spring Training last week. Lugardo and Nathan Ackerman discuss the chemistry, trash talk and overall liveliness at Phillies camp in the early going, Andrew Painter‘s maturity as a 19-year-old vying for the starting rotation, Noah Song‘s improbable yet non-zero shot at cracking the 26-man roster (and the various options at the P

Phillies Nation • 15th February 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: Keith Law Talks Phillies Prospects and Farm System

On this episode of the Phillies Nation Podcast, senior baseball writer and prospect guru for The Athletic Keith Law joins to discuss his top-20 prospect ranking and organizational report on the Phillies’ farm system.

Phillies Nation • 9th January 2023

Phillies Nation Podcast: Could the Phillies have one of baseball’s best bullpens in 2023?

Hot Stove Season hasn’t ended quite yet for the Phillies. Or, perhaps it has — but not before the club made a surprise trade for left-handed reliever Gregory Soto on Saturday. Coupled with recent signee Craig Kimbrel, the Phillies now have several arms in the bullpen that make the group look awfully promising ahead of the 2023 season.

Phillies Nation • 6th December 2022

Phillies Nation Podcast: Phillies Get Their Guy in Trea Turner

It’s happening: Trea Turner is going to be a Phillie.

Phillies Nation • 30th October 2022

Phillies Nation Podcast: World Series Temperature Check as Phils, ‘Stros Tied 1-1

The Phillies have flipped home field advantage in their favor after splitting the first two games of the World Series with the Astros in Houston.

Phillies Nation • 25th October 2022

Phillies Nation Podcast: World Series Deep Dive (and NLCS Wrap-Up)

It’s hard to believe we’re at this point, but Game 1 of the World Series is three days away — and the Phillies are taking part.

Phillies Nation • 18th October 2022

Phillies Nation Podcast: NLCS Deep Dive

From Wild Card underdogs to NLCS foes. The Phillies and Padres will go head-to-head in the best-of-seven NLCS beginning on Tuesday, the teams’ first-ever postseason matchup as the Phils look for their first National League pennant since 2009.