# Hour 3: Bigger Phillies Need: Starting Pitcher Or Right Handed Bat?

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Podcast: [Ike, Spike and Fritz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ike-spike-and-fritz-163737)
Published: 2026-07-23T23:08:32+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2755

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Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz discuss the Phillies' recent struggles and debate whether the team should prioritize an ace starter like Tarik Skubal or a right-handed bat at the trade deadline. They also break down Ben Solak’s ranking of the Eagles' young core.

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