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On YouTubePhillies exhale, top Rays to secure NL's final wild-card berth 
Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 7-3, on Sunday and untangled a few thousand knots inside the stomachs of their fans, finally clinching the final National League wild-card spot on the final day of the regular 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.
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?
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.
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 / 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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 27
Phillies' Offense Comes Alive, Team Clinches Playoff Berth in Game 162
The Philadelphia Phillies came into Sunday with a clear mission, and with the team needing a win, they were able to accomplish that goal. For most of the month of September, the Phillies have not played well.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 27
Phillies Announce Start Time Change for Finale With Rays
The Philadelphia Phillies are entering Game 162 with simple conditions: win and they are in the postseason. Alas, that is easier said than done given the current form the team has been playing with.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 27
Breaking Down Postseason Scenarios for Phillies Entering Game 162
Following a lopsided loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Philadelphia Phillies will be back in action on Sunday with their season on the line in Game 162.
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.
Don Mattingly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27
Why Phillies manager Don Mattingly was actually encouraged by 12-1 loss to Rays
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Saturday, falling 12-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays and leaving their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.
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 / EssentiallySports / September 27
'Encouraged Tonight': Phillies Manager Speaks Out After Defeat as Playoff Hopes Hang in Balance
A 12-1 loss with the postseason still unsecured would normally leave little room for optimism. The Philadelphia Phillies had already endured a 2-0 shutout loss in the first game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Jesus Luzardo News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 27
Phillies Set to Activate Jesus Luzardo, Could Pitch Out of Bullpen in Game 162
With a chance to once again clinch a playoff spot, the Philadelphia Phillies came up short against the Tampa Bay Rays in what ended up being a horrific loss. Despite getting the help that they needed from the San Diego Padres in the evening, the Phillies lost their fourth straight game.
Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 27
Phillies news: Luis Arraez, Bill Giles, Justin Verlander
My god, I can’t even talk about the Phillies right now. They are Rockies-level bad right now. But hey, they scored a run! On to the links. Phillies news: Sometimes, instead of trying to get the right words about a franchise icon right, you should just leave it to the professionals.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 27
Phillies Reliever Potentially Ends Team Tenure on Low Note
There are a lot of reasons why the Philadelphia Phillies are on the brink of missing the 2026 MLB postseason despite having odds that were in the high 90s just a few days ago.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27
Phillies manager Don Mattingly breaks down decision to start Aaron Nola on 2 days rest
Don Mattingly had a clear rationale for handing Aaron Nola the ball on two days’ rest Saturday night. Speaking with Ken Rosenthal before the Phillies faced the Rays at Citizens Bank Park, the interim manager explained the thinking behind an unusual call for a team desperate to clinch.
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.
Luis Arraez News / Athlon Sports / September 25
Luis Arraez News Emerges After Removal From Phillies Lineup
Luis Arraez carries a .310 batting average into the final weekend of the regular season, the best mark in the National League as he chases his fourth career batting title.
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.
The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz
A total of 28 active pitchers have multiple seasons with 200 or more strikeouts on their resumes. How many can you name in five minutes?
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 18
Phillies' Aaron Nola has reinvented himself as a trusted postseason weapon
Nola has made a strong turnaround in his last 10 starts.
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