ABSOLUTELY! NO DOUBT! 🗣️ - Mad Dog VOUCHES for Phillies as National League FAVORITES! | First Take

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo join Molly Qerim to discuss the Philadelphia Phillies' hot start to the season and if they are the favorites to win the National League.
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[@benkonstance283]

Got Stephan A smith talking baseball and doesn’t even realize turner has been out for about 3 weeks now

[@larryshrogs]

Yup that's Stephen A! Makes believe he's an expert at every sport... 😂

[@jun6174]

He's reminded Phillies fans of 93? Thanks. Someone remind him Turner's numbers haven't helped them for three weeks.

[@824baj]

Exactly. Diversity hire for sure. Anything other than basketball and all he does is read stats. And he doesn't really know shit about basketball either.

[@pmmcrobb]

Any baseball analyst would've brought up Turner and mentioned that they're winning despite him being out. SA is talking like Turner is part of the reason they're currently winning.

[@Tomyohann]

I don't even follow baseball as a die hard fan....Only for betting, and I knew that. Stephen A come on man lol

[@EzraStrayer]

Steven a. "Trea turner is balling" lol. Hasn't played all month.

[@Martin19138]

What a loser

[@Greg-gr5bb]

If you havnt figured it out yet, they are actors. Your being herded.

[@joefoley8614]

Screaming A Smith doesn't know Turner has been hurt and reading old stats. Classic ESPN. Awful reporting on baseball per usual

[@dannyblankenship8154]

At least Baseball is now mentioned!

[@MinuteManClips]

Yet here you are watching lmao

[@MinuteManClips]

​@@dannyblankenship8154it'd always been mentioned where u been? Hockey is the one that's finally getting coverage

[@Mike-pr1mz]

Stephen A. hit the nail on the head with this take, Turner has been killing it these last 3 weeks and is 100% responsible for all the wins in that time span

[@angelo84829]

Go Phillies from Italy , this year I want the National Legue!

[@PaladinLarec]

Ranger Saurez' success isn't an aberration. I have watched him since he came up as a bullpen arm. He was always different. Last year he would've had double digit wins, but he got injured and the WBC ruined him too. This guy has always been good.

[@dennisallen8333]

I say he should remain different all the way to a Cy Young award.

[@ABitefLife]

Let’s give a round of applause to Turner for his Amazing contribution to the team this past month

[@bcask61]

That kid has got game! First he walks up to Bryce Harper’s door and asks him to do him a favor, then closes the deal with the girl. Legend.

[@justinslavin4843]

stephen a talkin about turner while turners been out. yeah he watches the games.

[@abedindurakovic8190]

The pressure is now on the Phillies. No more excuses, this is the best this team has looked. If they don't make the world series, I would see that as a dissappointment.

[@liverpoolfcslayer4290]

Make Worrld Series? NO... They Gotta WIN The WS. PERIOD! ⚾️Go Phightin Phils⚾️

[@dannyblankenship8154]

@@liverpoolfcslayer4290 Them or the Dodgers

[@airrionscott8977]

Man ring the fucking belll boys it’s our year💪🏾🔔🤟🏾

[@Buzz_Kill71]

Go Phils!

[@JamesSmith-su1kw]

I almost blew out my coffee when this man SAS mentioned Trea Turner. And what the hell does Joe Carter have to do with the 2024 Phillies?

[@beardown6574]

Stephen take it easy with the 93 talk! And also Turner has been on the IL for like 3 weeks lol

[@aroundthegroundlandscaping7107]

Long way to go but a great start to the season let’s go Phillies

[@Tomyohann]

Just yelling stats doesn't make his point. Or at the very least, Stephen A should ask his assistants to watch a few Phillies games.

[@wilkindiaz28]

More videos like this please

[@dennisallen8333]

The Phillies can win it all this year!

[@dannyblankenship8154]

I hope so Harper is a slugging beast!

[@GHKim-bo9mf]

Los Angeles Dodgers will WIN 😅😂

[@dannyblankenship8154]

Glad to see that MLB is getting some coverage on First Take!

[@kobicooper8762]

Please get Stephen A Smith an assistant who knows something about baseball. Besides Turner being out which has been mentioned, the reason the Phillies lost the World Series in 1993 was because Mitch Williams' arm was shot and our manager just kept sending him out there. The Phillies this year or even ahead of the 1993 Phillies pace. He was just told that it was the 1976 pace. But you know he doesn't know anything about that team... And Ranger Suarez has always had the talent but something in the off-season has always interfered with his preparation, whether it be the WBC, injuries or visa issues. This was his first normal off-season and we can see what that is done for him. An actual baseball analyst would know these things and could impart them to the viewers as opposed to just reading stats.

[@misskitty8814]

Oh yes, who can ever forget "Wild Thing" and the horrendous management decisions of that World Series.

[@coledavis6504]

SAS doesn’t watch a second of baseball…trea turners been out???

[@NerolNiethsreg]

Can you imagine if the Phillies werent outbid for Yamamoto on top of this??😂 That being said IMO pressure is still on LA after their offseason and also great start. Phillies going to back to back LCS adds a little but pressure still on LA

[@jonytwobyfour4]

We getting revenge on NY this year

[@gradel888]

Anything can happen between now and September so I’m not getting my hopes up. Plus they still got a brutal 6 week stretch between beginning of July and second week of August.

[@stevengarrison1019]

If they can beat up the bad teams , I think they can beat anyone.

[@UmUhMatt]

Turner has been out for two weeks lol. Not to mention the other injuries they’ve had.

[@corbencarter-dixon5758]

“First off she runs to Bryce Harper with the hug.” -Mad Dog🤣🤣🤣

[@dannyblankenship8154]

I've watched and followed the games of the Dodgers and Phillies all season on MLB Network, ESPN, FS1, and MASN and these two teams are close the complete packages with the lineup of hitters look forward to the NLCS between Philadelphia and L.A. it's a toss up as to who will win the NL!

[@stevengarrison1019]

Its gonna be Philly vs TBA , Dodgers won't last long because Dave Roberts always does something to cost them. Braves aren't built for the new playoff format. Maybe a shocker philly vs cubs in the NLCS

[@abrahamdominguez5517]

The Phillies have been playing a weak schedule. Let’s see when their schedule gets harder.

[@kingbalmer3810]

Yo I didn’t even peep the Phillies was this good again man Jesus Christ they better go get that World Series chip

[@scott6368]

Trae's been balling... from the bench? Lol just admit you haven't watched any baseball SAS.

[@dannyblankenship8154]

True Mad Dog Harper is a hall of famer, and they have sluggers who can hit the ball flat out!

[@JohnnyLaps]

Not does Stephen a know that Ranger Suarez has been a starter for only two seasons,and was injured his first

[@zrpggamer]

Stephen A shouldn't talk about baseball.

[@julianc6863]

SAS doesnt know zero about bskt and less then zero about BB

[@xlant3713]

Props to mad dog for bringing mlb on here

[@JqlenB]

Needs to be without Stephen A. All he did was read off stats and mention Trea who’s been out for almost a month

[@Dave-nm8uf]

Mad Dog hates the Braves but he is going to lose his mind after the Braves hunt them down and turn the tables in the postseason.

[@Easttnvol25]

It’s may.

[@larryricejr]

More baseball on First Take!

[@2001DestructionofLies]

Just a note for Steven A.any true Philly Phan doesn’t need to be reminded of good ole Joe C. & if my memory hasn’t totally dissolved since then which I was in My 30s but I’m going with Toronto Blue Birds??? AHhh Jays I still got it, I’ve got My sense but very very few dollar’s left!!!

[@sleshstamp]

It's about how you finish. The wins are nice though.

[@alexvargas613]

Steven A minus is a joke!

[@DarrenBenfer]

Steven A. does not love Philly. Bringing up Joe Carter means nothing for this year except to jab at the fans who remember. Joe Carter is retired and living his best life. Unless he stabs Ranger Suarez at a charity event, he means jack all to this Phillies team.

[@ancientlord7695]

Yea what a strange thing to bring up 93 WS loss? Like what?

[@joenescio1077]

Lol because Turner has been out for a few weeks

[@EgoEimiApologetics]

Stephen A… cmon now 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 yeah trae turner certainly been balling as he’s been hurt all month 😂😂

[@Eazy_is_hizname88]

Let ranger suarez cook 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@damonkatos4271]

They pounded the rangers

[@devantegatson8482]

Trea Turner has been out since last month Stephen… 😂😂😂he’s doesn’t watch baseball

[@stickshiftt9127]

SAS doesn't really talk about sports.

[@pji1979]

Joe Carter came out of retirement?

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

Why is Steven A even talking about baseball??? He's not good on any sport but he absolutely shouldn't be on a baseball show ever!

[@flybirdillxers61]

Keep talking about the Yankees. Nothing to see here.

[@user-tw2ev4ou7o]

he pay harper to come?

[@daijasteff]

Who else fucking annoyed by Stephen A not knowing shit and making a JOE CARTER REFERENCE… wtf🤣🤣😭😭😭

[@MrNaturalSez]

No Yankees!!!

[@TruSlayer]

They are in the American League bud. We are talking about the National League.

[@fioredeutchmark]

😂 this is hilarious, of course a ‘Yankees fan’ doesn’t get that there two leagues in baseball. And if you mean the WS that still the Phils.

[@MinuteManClips]

Lol bryce stand funny ha. Love him but is it just me or does he stand weird lol

[@dang328]

0:15. Phillies mid season collapse confirmed. Thanks again Russo 😠

[@Greg-gr5bb]

I hope he didnt sleep with her yet, shes not a keepher.

[@uolegullook3847]

Get Stephan A off baseball - thanks.

[@jmiogo]

Stephen A needs a new intern.

[@dr.sweetchat6769]

And they had a worse start in 2018 and steam rolled the playoffs...

[@gradel888]

They weren’t in the playoffs in 2018

[@jeremyhughes5676]

I like phillies. But let's be real when you play. Nothing but bottom feeders. You should be winning. They got good teams coming up. What' To see how they do, then talk.

[@chrisschaller9547]

Stop… we swept the Padres and about to win the series against the defending champs

[@carado1984]

More like the downfall of mitch williams

[@hamhockbeans]

More like Roger Mason should never been pulled for Williams.

[@tangofett4065]

lol the Phillies haven’t played a team over .500 since March…. Stop this stupid crap.

[@GSmith-in1cx]

When are you guys going to get rid of Stephen A. I always click off of videos when I see him. Just want to watch sports highlights and insightful analysis, not a preacher

[@dannyblankenship8154]

Molly shines looks so sexy and cute in light brown and beige!

[@bells5385]

No crap Stephen A you can’t win the world series in may

[@teepee4531]

Stephen A. is clueless. F espn.

[@pinehawk9600]

Clueless espn

[@JackGeezy85]

Dodgers without question

[@jun6174]

Heard that last year.

[@JackGeezy85]

@@jun6174 Just wait

[@hamhockbeans]

​@@JackGeezy85Yeah like last year.😅

[@kevin_B94]

@@JackGeezy85been waiting years for them to do something other than choke 😂 and no 2020 ring doesn’t count. If they meet Philly in the playoffs they’ll be sent home just like 08-09

[@fioredeutchmark]

😂😂😂

[@kenfine4035]

How is steven A gonna talk about trea turner when dude’s been on the dl for a month. Come on steven A…clowning yourself 🤡