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The NL Wild Card Series That Could End in an Upset

The postseason is finally here. To kick things off, the lowest seeded division winners and three wild cards per league will lock horns. The Philadelphia Phillies are in Atlanta taking on the Braves, while the Chicago Cubs are facing the San Diego Padres on the National League side.

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Ranking 5 Phillies Who Must Step Up in Series Against the Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies are set for their Wild Card Round series against their National League East rivals, the Atlanta Braves. Getting past the Braves will be no small task, as the Phillies have come up short against them time and time again in the regular season, losing nine out of 13 matchups.

Luis Arraez News / Phillies Nation / September 29

Phillies playoff notes: The latest on Luzardo, Arraez and if shadows will impact the game

ATLANTA – Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss is assuming his lineup will see the best version of Jesús Luzardo. The Phillies insist that they “don’t know what to expect” out of Luzardo.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 29

Game 1 of Phillies vs. Braves in NL Wild Card Round: Preview, Storylines

The Philadelphia Phillies are getting set for Game 1 of the Wild Card Round against the Atlanta Braves. Even though it wasn’t a great end to the season, the Phillies will have a chance to make a run in October. It has been a weird season for the Phillies, who started off the campaign with a (9-19) record and made a managerial change.

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Why this Bryce Harper honest admission proves Phillies can upset Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing to play the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wild Card Series. It will be an uphill battle for a Phillies team that narrowly reached the postseason as the No.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Brooks Raley News / Phillies Nation / September 29

Phillies won’t roster a single trade-deadline addition for Wild Card Series after not including Brooks Raley

ATLANTA — The Phillies will take on the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of a Wild Card Series between National League East rivals on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park.

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 29

2026 NLWC Phillies Braves Rosters

Both the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves have announced their rosters for the Wild Card round. Phillies: None of the Phillies trade deadline acquisitions made the roster.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 29

Phillies Reveal Heavy Right-Handed Lineup to Face Chris Sale in Game 1

The Philadelphia Phillies are getting set for Game 1 of the National Wild Card Round against the Atlanta Braves, and they will have a tough challenge against Chris Sale. It was certainly an interesting road to get here for the Phillies, but the team has made the playoffs, and this is a veteran group that is built to win in October.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

Phillies trade deadline a playoff bust with release of NL Wild Card Series roster

The Philadelphia Phillies backed into the MLB playoffs, holding off the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final wild card spot in the National League. The Phillies made some solid moves at the MLB trade deadline, looking to improve the roster for the 2026 playoff run.

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 29

Three matchups to watch in the Phillies-Braves Wild Card series

The likelihood started to look extremely dim over the weekend, but the Phillies did indeed clinch a postseason spot and thus a ticket to Atlanta to take on the Braves in the best of three Wild Card series.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 29

Ranking 3 Most Important Hitters for Phillies in Wild Card Round

The Philadelphia Phillies are going to have their hands full in the Wild Card Round after landing the No. 3 Wild Card spot in the National League, putting them in the No.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 29

Three Reasons Why Phillies Can Beat Braves in Wild Card Round

The Philadelphia Phillies were finally able to clinch a playoff spot in Game 162, and they will be facing off against the Atlanta Braves in the NL Wild Card Round. Following an up-and-down season for the Phillies, they are exactly where they expected to be in the MLB Postseason.

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Luis Arraez News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Philadelphia Phillies Dealt With A Heavy Blow as Luis Arraez Bows Out of Wild Card Series Amid Injury

The Philadelphia Phillies’ infield, rebuilt around Luis Arraez in August, must be reshuffled. Arraez is the impact bat acquired from the San Francisco Giants, expected to provide offensive stability in the stretch run and the postseason.

Derek Hill News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 29

Predicting Phillies Wild Card Lineup Against Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t make it easy on themselves, needing to win on the final day of the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. But after several underwhelming games strung together, the team rallied and got the job done in Game 162, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays to clinch the No.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 29

Phillies Make Controversial Roster Decision Before Playoffs

The Philadelphia Phillies will carry three catchers into the National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves, a roster call driven as much by injuries as by preference.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

3 bold predictions for Phillies-Braves NL Wild Card Series

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies meet again in the postseason, but this time, their season could end after only two games. The Braves (94-68) host the best-of-three NL Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday at Truist Park.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

This overlooked player will make or break Phillies’ chances vs. Braves in NL Wild Card round

The Philadelphia Phillies spent the final week of the regular season trying to avoid a collapse. They secured a playoff spot with a win on Sunday, but their reward is a trip to Atlanta for a best-of-three Wild Card Series against the Braves.

Luis Arraez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28

Luis Arraez Will Not Be On Phillies’ Wild Card Roster

The Phillies made the postseason but they will try to fend off Atlanta in the Wild Card round without a key bat. Manager Don Mattingly has informed reporters, including Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, that infielder Luis Arraez will not be on the roster.

MLB News / Just Baseball / September 28

Phillies vs. Braves: Wild Card Series Preview

That time of year has finally arrived. The days are getting cooler, the leaves are starting to fall, pumpkins are appearing on front porches, and playoff baseball is about to begin.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28