Opening Day 2026: expectations and BOLD predictions

The Phillies will open the 2026 season on Thursday afternoon against Texas at Citizens Bank Park.

We’ve got expectations and bold predictions for you, of course. But we’re also talking about Zack Wheeler’s rehab assignment, which begins Saturday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. When will he be back? We talk about the Phillies’ lineup for Opening Day, which almost certainly will have Kyle Schwarber hitting second and Bryce Harper hitting third.

We also give one final look back at spring training. What jumped out to us? Adolis García? Andrew Painter? Justin Crawford?

This is the third-anniversary episode of The Phillies Show. We started on Opening Day 2024. We appreciate your support!

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