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MLB Power Rankings: Playoff stakes rise as October contenders make their move
With just a week left in the regular season, every game feels like a playoff game.News

Phillies vs. Rays Rain Delay, September 26: Updates, Start Time, Full Details
Just when you thought that things couldn't get any worse for the Philadelphia Phillies, their key matchup against the Rays is now in a rain delay.
Phillies’ desperate Aaron Nola gambit shouldn’t inspire confidence for potential postseason run
Even if the risky decision to start Aaron Nola on short' rest succeeds, the Philadelphia Phillies should never have let it get to this point.
Phillies' outfield woes could bite them one more time after Luis Arraez's injury
Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez’s scary ankle injury could throw the entire team out of whack, once again casting a spotlight on their wretched outfield.
Total Phillies collapse may not be the worst ending for this disappointing core
Even if the Phillies back their way into the Wild Card round, it’s all but assured that their washed up core won’t go far in October. Perhaps, as crazy as it sounds, the best thing that could happen to them would be to collapse.Rumors




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Phillies' stumbles vs. Brewers created a rotation mess (even if they make playoffs)
The Phillies may be forced to start Zack Wheeler in the regular-season finale, which will throw their Wild Card Round pitching plans into chaos.
Unsung hero Derek Hill's story proves he always belonged with Phillies
Philadelphia loves an underdog story, and Derek Hill has been an unexpected catalyst in his new home during the 2026 season.
Don Mattingly confirms Luis Arraez injury update no one wanted (without an IL stint)
Luis Arraez suffered a nasty-looking ankle sprain on Thursday, and Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly just gave fans a grim update on his status.
How Diamondbacks earned playoff tiebreaker over Phillies as clinch anxiety rises
The Phillies still control their postseason destiny; however, the Diamondbacks hold the tiebreaker in the race for the 2026 MLB Playoffs.
Bryce Harper's 'driver's seat' comments ignore cold Phillies reality
The Phillies could miss the 2026 MLB playoffs if they're not careful against the Tampa Bay Rays. Bryce Harper tried to give the club and the fans some confidence, but it's a reality that they don't play past these next three games.
Phillies' risky playoff pitching plan puts undue pressure on rookie Alex McFarlane
Don Mattingly doesn't have much trust in his bullpen, which will likely force Jhoan Duran and Alex McFarlane to eat up large swaths of innings each time they make an appearance in the postseason.
2 winners, 2 losers from Phillies’ frenzied push to secure a playoff berth
Let’s take a look at a few of the winners and losers from the Phillies’ frenzied playoff push.Â
Phillies' Luis Arraez collapses in pain after awkward sprint to first vs. Brewers
Luis Arraez of the Philadelphia Phillies collapsed while running to first base against the Milwaukee Brewers.
How Cubs' gruesome Alex Bregman injury could change Phillies' early playoff fate
The Phillies could face off against the Chicago Cubs next week in the Wild Card Series. They lost Bregman to injury for the moment, but any diminished version of Bregman will be an opportunity for the Phillies.
3 players falling on the wrong side of the Phillies’ playoff roster bubble
One massive domino has already fallen for the Phillies in the form of embattled reliever Orion Kerkering’s demotion to the minor leagues, but what other players might find themselves on the outside looking in when the playoffs start?
Ex-Phillies prospect's final 2026 stats prove Dodgers trade was a total wash
Griff McGarry's return to the Phillies organization was a disappointment. Then his struggles continued after being traded to the Dodgers.
8 Phillies players who never got the chance to win a Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award
MLB only started handing out Silver Sluggers in 1980. With that in mind, who are some of the best Phillies that never had the chance to earn the coveted trophy?
Prospect Phillies traded for Michael Lorenzen just made MLB history for Taiwan
The Phillies haven’t been very successful in developing homegrown hitters, and one of the promising prospects they did have at one point, Hao-Yu Lee, recently made history after the Phils traded him away.
Jesús Luzardo injury could be bullpen blessing in disguise as Phillies near playoffs
As the Phillies look ahead to the playoffs, the most glaring hole in their armor is a dumpster fire of a bullpen that has thrown away far too many winnable games. However, they may have one trick up their sleeve in injured ace Jesús Luzardo

