First, check your schedule. No, really, do it now. I’ll wait. (Okay, let me continue while you check.) The season opener is a Thursday afternoon game, so you might need to “work from home” that day. You know what I mean.
Second, buy your gear. You can’t watch the Phillies without something red, white, or blue. Even a pair of socks counts. And if you buy a new hat, you’re required by city law to wear it for at least three games.
Third, calm your expectations. I know you’re already thinking about Bryce Harper’s home runs or Trea Turner’s speed. But the season is a marathon, not a sprint—unless you’re sprinting to the concessions stand during a rain delay.
The Ironic Part of All This
Here’s the funny thing: the Phillies season never truly ends. Even during the off-season, we’re tracking trades, arguing about analytics, and convincing ourselves that next year’s lineup is definitely better. We’re baseball fans, which means we’re part-time mathematicians and full-time optimists.
So when someone asks you “when do the Phillies season start?”—just smile and say, “It never really stopped, buddy.” Then hand them a cheesesteak and a schedule.
Until March 27, I’ll be here, watching old highlights, checking the weather, and pretending that my winter coat is actually a Phillies jacket. See you at the ballpark, friend.
