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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.

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It will be impossible for the Phillies to win with this offense

Another night. Another loss. Another lackluster performance from the offense. It all could lead to another early-round postseason exit, IF the Phillies are even able to get there.

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 / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 23

Phillies Outfielder Making Case for More Opportunities

With everything that has gone right for the Philadelphia Phillies this season, their outfield unit has been a collective disaster. Incumbent left fielder Brandon Marsh has shown some of the starkest first/second-half splits ever, turning a phenomenal season into an all-too-forgettable one.

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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?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 22

Should the Phillies cut back on Brandon Marsh’s playing time?

It’s hard to overstate just how far Brandon Marsh has fallen this season. On the eve of starting in his first All-Star game, Marsh was hitting .301, seventh best in the NL, with an .829 OPS and 15 home runs, one away from tying his career high.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18

Juan Soto, Mets stop five-game slide with win over Phillies

Zac Thornton tossed six solid innings, Juan Soto homered among his three hits and the host New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 in the second game of a four-game series Friday.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / September 18

Game Chat: Phillies vs. Mets, 7:15 PM

Friday, September 18, 2026 • 7:15 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Tim Mayza (2-2, 5.28) vs. LHP Zac Thornton (4-5, 3.44) Apple TV The Mets look to snap their five-game losing streak tonight against the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Philadelphia Phillies Make Big Brandon Marsh Decision on Friday

The Philadelphia Phillies posted a 3-0 win over the New York Mets on Thursday night and returned to Citi Field on Friday still chasing both a division title and the top National League wild-card seed.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 18

Two Phillies Offensive Trends to Mention

The Phillies’ offense has largely sat as one of the worst in the sport, ranking 28th in wRC+, 23rd in on-base percentage, and 23rd in raw OPS. It’s probably about as bad as an offense can be while the team is on track to make the postseason.

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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 17

Phillies Supporting Cast Regressing Horribly Down Stretch

One of the biggest reasons that the Philadelphia Phillies were able to claw back into the National League East and Wild Card picture was the production of their offense.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 16

Why Alec Bohm is becoming the Phillies’ ‘solidifier’ against left-handed pitching

WASHINGTON — The Phillies’ offense has had a lefty problem for much of the 2026. A better version of Alec Bohm might have been the solution all along. Bohm had an excellent game at the plate on Wednesday night, going 2-for-2 with three walks in a 3-0 Phillies win in the finale of a two-game set at Nationals Park.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 15

Phillies Surprisingly Viewed as Bigger Playoff Threat Than Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies' odds of chasing down the Atlanta Braves in the National League East are minuscule. It would require a minor miracle to overcome a five-game deficit with 12 games remaining in the regular season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Lead / September 14

Which Phillies’ Depth Pieces Can Impact Their Playoff Push?

The Phillies are entering the final two weeks of the regular season primed for another playoff run. While there’s still an outside shot at winning the division, the likely focus will be securing the top Wild Card berth. The Phillies will need their stars to keep performing as well as they have been.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 13

Braves vs. Phillies series recap: Atlanta takes emphatic step towards NL East title

Well that was certainly fun, wasn’t it? Series finale notwithstanding, the Atlanta Braves did exactly what they needed to do against the Philadelphia Phillies in order to essentially close the door 99 percent of the way on the NL East.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 13

Squandered opportunities and late implosion sink Braves sweep chances as Phillies salvage series finale, 9-4

I almost wish I was a football enjoyer so I could have had something else on during this afternoon’s Braves-Phillies series finale. But alas, baseball is my one and only, and today’s contest was engineered in a lab to be Extremely Frustrating.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Braves star Matt Olson perfectly sums up thrilling comeback win vs. Phillies

Atlanta Braves star slugger Matt Olson perfectly summed up Friday night’s wild 6-5 comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11

Braves edge Phillies in 11-inning thriller, increase NL East lead

Drake Baldwin lined a two-out RBI double to center field in the 11th inning to cap a two-run rally and give the Atlanta Braves a 6-5 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Phillies’ Brandon Marsh gets update after injury scare vs. Astros

The Philadelphia Phillies lost the rubber match of a three-game series against the Houston Astros, with their offense not being at its best in a 2-1 loss on Thursday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Astros withstand rally for narrow road victory vs. Phillies

Christian Walker hit an early three-run homer and the visiting Houston Astros held on for a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Philadelphia (81-64) rallied from a 5-0 deficit to get within 6-5 on Edmundo Sosa's ninth-inning RBI double against Josh Hader.

MLB News / EasySportz / September 6

Braves Rally Late to Steal Game 3 From Phillies, 5-4

The Atlanta Braves pulled off one of their biggest wins of the season Sunday. Atlanta erased a three-run deficit in the late innings before defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in Game 3 of their four-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Phillies’ Don Mattingly Gets Honest About Sunday’s Loss

The Philadelphia Phillies let a late lead slip away Sunday and dropped a 5-4 decision to the Atlanta Braves, a result that stung after they had held a three-run advantage with five outs remaining.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 6

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Blue Jays Move Into Wild Card, Phillies Win 80th Game

Over the next few weeks, expect a lot of bouncing around in the 2026 playoff race. As for what happened on September 5, the Blue Jays were able to take down the Royals and move into a Wild Card spot thanks to some help from Cleveland.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 4

Phillies Raise Eyebrows With Sudden Bryson Stott Announcement

The Philadelphia Phillies enter a high-stakes stretch of the schedule with an unexpected absence in the infield. Hours before Friday night’s series opener against the Atlanta Braves, the club announced that infielder Bryson Stott had been scratched from the lineup for a personal matter, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Viral Sports News / September 4

Philadelphia Phillies Make Kyle Schwarber Announcement

The Philadelphia Phillies open a four-game set against the Atlanta Braves with more than just another weekend series on the line. First place in the National League East is within reach, and a strong showing against their division rival would tighten the race at a point in the season when every win carries extra weight.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 10

Phillies look to ride momentum of Derek Hill's winner into St. Louis

After spending much of the day stranding runners on base, Derek Hill delivered in the most clutch of spots to give Philadelphia a huge win over Toronto on Sunday afternoon.