Eagles v Commanders Preview & Phillies Celebrate Postseason Berth

Mike Missanelli recaps how the Phillies celebrated making it to the playoffs and previews the Commanders and Eagles game this Sunday. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Mike Sielski joins the podcast to examine the Eagles and their gridiron weapons. About the Mike Missanelli Podcast: Eagles v Commanders Preview & Phillies Celebrate Postseason Berth Mike Missanelli dives into news about the Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff spot and the celebration that followed. He mentions that some people criticized the celebration but encouraged the team to enjoy their success while staying focused on their goals. He discusses the potential playoff matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks and highlights the Phillies' advantages, including their rested top rotation pitchers. He provides an overview of the Phillies' pitching staff and bullpen, including Zach Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and relievers like Alvarado and Hoffman. He discusses the options for the designated hitter position and the potential role of Rhys Hoskins. The podcast then shifts to discussing the Philadelphia Eagles' upcoming game against the Washington Commanders. He talks about the Eagles' successful running game and the challenges posed by Washington's defensive line. He expresses confidence in the Eagles' ability to win the game. Then Mike weighs in on a recent column on the "tush push" or "brotherly shove," a play used by the Philadelphia Eagles on quarterback sneaks. Mike ends by discussing the Philadelphia Flyers and their rebuilding process, as well as the challenges of covering sports in today's media landscape. Notable Quotes: "They clinched a playoff spot the other day, had a wild party after it. A lot of people panned the party saying it was over the top for just securing a playoff birth. Hey, you know what these guys they celebrate when they want to celebrate." "The Phillies have a decided advantage here. They're good right now. They're really playing good baseball. They really have a lot of confidence and top of the bottom, I think they're better going into these playoffs than they were last year." Watch Mike on YouTube (link live 7 EST): https://youtu.be/PQY_a0_RXtU