Former Phillies closer Billy Wagner learned on Tuesday night that he has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

It was a long time coming.

We had Wagner on the show in late December, and he talked about the long, often torturous march toward baseball immortality. So, it was great to see Wagner finally get the call. We talk about Wagner’s enshrinement, plus the chances for Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and Bobby Abreu. No question Utley is on the best track.

We also talk about Sluggball! What’s Sluggball? Ruben explains, but for more information check it out here!

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The Eagles will host the NFC Championship on Sunday in Philly, while many people think the Dodgers are headed to the 2025 World Series following a remarkable offseason, which included the recent signings of Japanese star Roki Sasaki and closer Tanner Scott.

We talk football because hey, why not? But we also dig into the Dodgers, Sasaki, Scott and more. Is it good or bad for baseball? Is it bad for the Phillies?

The Phillies dipped their toe into the Japanese market on Friday, signing right-hander Koyo Aoyagi to a minor league contract with an invite to Spring Training. He could be a swingman in 2025. The Phillies hope Aoyagi brings short-term and long-term benefits to the organization. Lastly, we share out favorite Bob Uecker stories, who passed away last week at age 90.

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In less than a month, Phillies fans will see Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez back on the mound, throwing bullpen sessions at Carpenter Complex in Clearwater, Fla.

The first pitchers and catchers workout is Feb. 12.

Fans will see Andrew Painter for the first time in a long time, too. They will see newcomers like Jesús Luzardo, Jordan Romano and Joe Ross. Nobody knows more about these pitchers than Phillies pitching coach Caleb Cotham, who enters his fifth year with the organization. Cotham visited The Phillies Show this week and talked about the Phillies’ rotation, which could be the best in baseball; how the bullpen will manage without Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Estévez; why Wheeler might be baseball’s best pitcher, Painter’s timeline to the big leagues and more!

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