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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 28
Don Mattingly explains roster decisions as Phillies prepare for Wild Card Series without cleanup hitter Luis Arraez 
ATLANTA — The Phillies will be without their biggest trade-deadline acquisition for the National League Wild Card Series in Atlanta. Second baseman Luis Arraez will not make the roster for the club’s upcoming best-of-three playoff set against the Braves, interim manager Don Mattingly announced Monday at Truist Park.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 28
Phillies announce pitching plan for wild card opener: ‘See where it goes’
ATLANTA — The Phillies are giving the ball to Jesús Luzardo in Game 1 of the wild card series in what Don Mattingly described as a “bullpen game.” Luzardo will be an opener after throwing four pitches in Sunday’s playoff clincher.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Trea Turner Sends Chris Sale Message Before Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series
The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing to face the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday, and the Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is looking forward to the matchup.
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?
MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 28
Phillies Announce Game 1 Pitching Plans Against Braves in NL Wild Card
The Philadelphia Phillies are getting set for the Wild Card Round against the Atlanta Braves and things will be starting out on Tuesday afternoon in Atlanta.
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 Lead / September 28
The Best Moments of the Phillies’ Recent Postseasons
It took longer than anyone wanted, but the Philadelphia Phillies officially punched their ticket to the 2026 MLB Postseason. By narrowly avoiding a disastrous
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.
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.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 28
Three Main Reasons Why Phillies Can Win World Series in 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies were officially able to clinch a postseason berth on the final day of the regular season and, for the fifth straight year, will be in the postseason.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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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