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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 2
Don Mattingly on Whether He Will Return as Phillies’ Manager Next Year
The Philadelphia Phillies' season ended with a whimper on Thursday in Game 3 of the Major League Baseball Wild Card Round at the hands of the Atlanta Braves, and now the autopsy begins.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 2
Changes are coming following another Phillies postseason failure 
Even the players seemed to realize it this time. Following their 6-2 loss in Game 3 of the Wild Card series in Atlanta last night, Bryce Harper voiced a reality that he, and his teammates, were trying to avoid with one, last, deep playoff run (quotes via MLB.com).
Bryce Harper News / Baseball Now / October 2
Bryce Harper Thinks Big Changes Coming To Phillies Roster After Wild Card Loss
The Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wild Card Series. It took three games, but the Braves finally knocked off the Phillies.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2
Phillies rumors: Bob Nightengale 100% certain Don Mattingly is out, Alex Cora is in
The Philadelphia Phillies got a hit on the chin on Thursday with a 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series. Don Mattingly’s future became an immediate question after the defeat.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 2
The 2026 Phillies postmortem: Change needs to happen
It’s always interesting to think about a team in the aftermath of a postseason loss. The immediate reaction is visceral – “Change is needed!”, “Fire the manager!”, “Trade X, Y and Z!” are common refrains that reverberate around the fanbase.
Alec Bohm News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 2
Why Phillies Must Sign Alec Bohm This Offseason
The Philadelphia Phillies were unable to pull off a win in Game 3 against the Atlanta Braves, and their offseason will officially start. In what was a very entertaining series between the Braves and the Phillies, it was Atlanta that was able to prevail with a Game 3 win.
Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / October 2
Trea Turner Assigns Blame After Phillies Elimination
Trea Turner took responsibility for the Philadelphia Phillies’ offensive struggles after their season ended Thursday with a 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 2
Where do the Phillies go from here?
After fighting for a one-day respite, the Phillies went down relatively quietly in their winner take all Game 3 with the Braves. Aaron Nola was given the start and was tasked with at least giving the Phillies three solid innings, but he couldn’t even escape the first without giving up a back breaking three-run homer.
Bryce Harper News / ESPN / October 2
Harper on Phillies' exit: 'You're here to win games, and we didn't'
Bryce Harper doesn't play the shoulda, woulda, coulda game. The bottom line for the Philadelphia Phillies is they came up short in the postseason again.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 2
Phillies News: Elimination, Aaron Nola, John Kruk
The season is over, but daily links continue. On to said links: Phillies News: You may not want an analysis of last night’s events, but here one is. And one focusing on Aaron Nola.
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.
Trea Turner News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2
Phillies’ Trea Turner gets blunt on next step after disappointing 2026 season
There is mourning in the City of Brotherly Love as the Philadelphia Phillies have once again bowed out of World Series contention — marking it the fifth consecutive year in which they’ve fallen short in October.
Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2
Bryce Harper teases big changes for Phillies after another postseason loss
Playoff heartbreak has once again befallen the Philadelphia Phillies. On Thursday, they fell to the Atlanta Braves, 6-2, to lose Game 3 of the Wild Card series — marking the end of their 2026 campaign.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 2
Kyle Schwarber makes feelings clear on Don Mattingly after Phillies season ends
Kyle Schwarber had praise for Don Mattingly after the Philadelphia Phillies’ season ended Thursday night. Following a 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in the deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series, Schwarber pointed to the interim manager’s steady approach through a difficult year.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 2
'You Needed Him': Phillies’ Loss to Braves Comes Down to One Major Reason, Says Analyst
The Philadelphia Phillies’ hard-fought 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves to level the Wild Card Series came undone in Game 3. A single decision by interim manager Don Mattingly has drawn more scrutiny than others.
Derek Hill News / EssentiallySports / October 2
'Crash Landing': Phillies Manager Breaks Silence After Team’s Early Exit From the Playoffs
The Philadelphia Phillies got their first run in the top of the 6th on an Alec Bohm groundout. But it couldn’t save them. A regular season full of inconsistencies and a Wild Card Series that no one wants to remember.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / October 2
Philadelphia Phillies Offseason Preview: Upcoming Free Agents, Managerial Search, And Biggest Needs
The Philadelphia Phillies have officially been eliminated from the postseason after losing in the Wild Card series to the Atlanta Braves. This sets up another crucial offseason.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2
Braves overcome history, knock off Phillies for first time in postseason history
Prior to Thursday night, the Atlanta Braves had never defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in a postseason series.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1
Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper’s Phillies playoff heroics haven’t been seen since Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig
Philadelphia Phillies stars Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper matched a postseason feat last accomplished by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig 98 years ago. The Phillies’
MLB News / Field Level Media / October 1
After great escape, Phillies plot to finish off Braves in Game 3
ATLANTA -- Hours before his team faced elimination on Wednesday, Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly exuded confidence that his team's season wouldn't be ending that day.
Alec Bohm News / Field Level Media / September 30
Alec Bohm homers in 10th as Phillies even series with Braves
ATLANTA -- Alec Bohm's 10th-inning home run completed the Philadelphia Phillies' comeback and kept their season alive with a 4-3 win over the host Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 of their National League wild-card series on Thursday.
Luis Arraez News / Viral Sports News / September 30
Philadelphia Phillies receive alarming Luis Arraez contract update
The Philadelphia Phillies entered the postseason already short-handed at second base.
The 'Active 200-K pitchers' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?
Austin Riley News / Yardbarker / September 29
Austin Riley's biggest swing of the season powers Braves to crucial Game 1 win vs. Phillies
Riley delivered his biggest swing in quite some time in Atlanta's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1.
Philadelphia Phillies 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.
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