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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 28
Three up, three down – week of Sept. 21-27 
They are in the playoffs. Let’s not dwell too much on the how; let’s just focus on the fact that they are in. That’s all they need to make some noise in the playoffs.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 28
Three reasons why the Phillies can win the World Series
It did not look good here. The way the Phillies had played this week, getting into the playoffs was something of a stretch, let alone even winning any games that they would have played in.
Edmundo Sosa News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Edmundo Sosa tweaked his groin on a double but says he will be ready for the playoffs: 'Wrap it up,' he said after the injury
Edmundo Sosa gave the Philadelphia Phillies a brief injury scare Sunday, but the infielder did not seem interested in letting it end his regular season.
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 28
Phillies Veteran Finding Stride Heading Into Postseason
It certainly wasn’t pretty, but the Philadelphia Phillies eventually got the job done, clinching a playoff spot in the National League. They are the No.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28
Phillies vs. Braves: Breaking down the 2026 season series
The familiar NL East foes will clash to open the playoffs.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 28
Who is the Game 1 starter?
It’s the question that is going to take up the most amount of brain space in the manager’s office. The Phillies needed to use their obvious answer in Zack Wheeler during Game 162, so who starts the initial game of the Wild Card round is going to be the biggest talking point.
Derek Hill News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 28
Phillies Rookies Soak In Moment of Clinching Postseason Berth After Long Season
PHILADELPHIA -- There were few players in the Phillies clubhouse who celebrated harder than Justin Crawford. This is the same clubhouse that has Brandon Marsh and Garrett Stubbs in it.
Philadelphia Phillies News / EssentiallySports / September 28
'Let’s F*** Get It': Phillies Manager Sends Clear Message After Team Finally Secures Playoff Spot
The Philadelphia Phillies’ season once looked like it was slipping away before it had even properly started. They were 9-19 after the first 28 games of the 2026 regular season, prompting a managerial change.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 28
Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, stars, Max Scherzer
Now we can breathe a sigh of relief. Taking a much needed win to make the playoffs, the Phillies are waking up today in Atlanta to prepare for the wild card round against the Braves.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28
Phillies are facing pitching dilemma ahead of Game 1 vs. Braves
It wasn’t until the final day of the regular season that the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their spot in the 2026 MLB postseason, doing so by virtue of earning a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
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.
Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27
Bryce Harper sends clear playoff message to Phillies after avoiding complete meltdown
As teams like the Cubs, Padres, Red Sox, Guardians and White Sox clinched their spots in the Major League Baseball playoffs on seemingly an every-day basis, the Philadelphia Phillies were seemingly stuck in quicksand.
Philadelphia Phillies News / New Baseball Media / September 28
How the Phillies Made the 2026 MLB Postseason
The Phillies made multiple opportunities to lock up a playoff spot over the final week. But ultimately, Philadelphia took it down to the wire, clinching a berth on the final day of the regular season.
Derek Hill News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 27
Projecting the Phillies Playoff Roster for NLDS With Braves
It certainly wasn’t easy, but the Philadelphia Phillies finally clinched a spot in the MLB playoffs, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in their final game of the regular season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 27
Start Times Set for Phillies vs. Braves in NL Wild Card Round
It was certainly a wild regular season for the Philadelphia Phillies, but in the final game of the season, they were able to clinch a playoff berth. The Phillies started out the year as one of the worst teams, but despite being (9-19) at one point, they will be in the playoffs for the fifth straight season.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 27
Phillies Dump World Series Champion Pitcher Before Playoffs
The Philadelphia Phillies designated right-hander José Urquidy for assignment on Sunday, a short-term roster move that closed a 10-day cameo for a pitcher once central to a World Series champion, via the MLB transaction log.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27
Phillies clinch final NL Wild Card spot, will play Braves in playoffs
With the Philadelphia Phillies looking to make one final postseason push, the team’s playoff fate has been revealed after the last game of the regular season on Sunday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27
Phillies beat Rays to clinch final NL playoff spot in Game 162
Zack Wheeler pitched six strong innings and Kyle Schwarber drove in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their fifth straight postseason berth with a 7-3 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27
Phillies Activate Jesus Luzardo, Designate Jose Urquidy For Assignment
The Phillies officially activated lefty Jesus Luzardo ahead of their season finale against the Rays, per a team announcement. Right-hander Jose Urquidy was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / September 27
Luis Arraez has a pretty good ankle sprain per Don Mattingly; Phillies unlikely to IL him but may keep him off Wild Card roster if they advance
Luis Arráez’s ankle injury has become a significant concern for the Philadelphia Phillies with the postseason picture still unsettled. Interim manager Don Mattingly described Arráez as dealing with a “pretty good ankle sprain” after the three-time batting champion injured his left ankle Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27
Free-falling Phillies keep playoff berth in sight in finale vs. Rays
Once a virtual lock to make the playoffs, the Philadelphia Phillies will enter the final day of the regular season with their postseason hopes still up in the air.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27
Phillies To Activate Jesús Luzardo
The Phillies are planning to activate Jesús Luzardo off the 15-day injured list tomorrow, according to interim manager Don Mattingly (via Matt Gelb of The Athletic).
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 26
Fading Phillies keeping upbeat ahead of crucial contest vs. Rays
The Philadelphia Phillies have their backs against the wall with their postseason hopes in serious jeopardy. The Phillies hope to snap out of their late-season funk on Saturday when they continue their home series with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24
Phillies’ Luis Arraez Removed With Ankle Injury
Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez was pulled from Thursday night’s game against the Brewers with a left ankle sprain, the team announced (h/t Matt Gelb of The Athletic).
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 24
Phillies get bad Luis Arraez injury news as playoffs loom
The Philadelphia Phillies have not officially clinched a playoff spot, but the odds are heavily in their favor as the regular season enters its final weekend.
Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / September 22
Zack Wheeler collects 2,000th strikeout, makes Phillies history in dominant outing
Entering play on Tuesday, only 95 pitchers in MLB history had reached 2,000 career strikeouts. That was until Wheeler took the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers and reached the milestone that so few before him have been able to.
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