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MLB Power Rankings: Every playoff team from World Series favorite to long shot
Postseason baseball is upon us, but how do the 12 MLB playoff teams stack up against one another?News

Why Alec Bohm will dictate Phillies' offensive tone vs. Braves ace Chris Sale in Wild Card Game 1
With Luis Arraez out of action, Alec Bohm is the Phillies' lone hitter with a track record of sustained success against Chris Sale. He will have to play an important role in order to beat the Braves in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series.
Phillies' trade deadline failure comes to roost with Wild Card Series roster vs. Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies announced their Wild Card Round roster ahead of their series against the Braves, and it features none of their major trade-deadline acquisitions or free-agent signings.
Phillies’ Luis Arraez update provides sliver of hope ahead of playoffs (but he's off the roster)
Luis Arraez may have avoided a catastrophic injury, but unfortunately he won't be his normal self by the time the playoffs start on Tuesday.
Phillies still have these matchup advantages over Braves despite late-season tailspin
The Phillies might be heavy underdogs against the Braves, but here's all the reasons why they'll win the series.Rumors




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Projecting the ideal Phillies rotation to combat Braves in NL Wild Card Series
The Phillies have some decisions to make when it comes to their starting rotation. They had to burn Zack Wheeler in Game 162, but the Phillies still have a path to victory this 2026 postseason.
Phillies made franchise history with World Series implications in postseason-clinching effort
For just the second time in franchise history, the Phillies have made the postseason in five consecutive campaigns. How does this contemporary stretch compare to the old one?
Phillies got the awful playoff schedule they probably deserved vs. Braves after near-choke
After a near collapse to close out the regular season, the Philadelphia Phillies nows have a deservingly awful schedule against the Braves in the NL Wild Card.
Kyle Schwarber, JT Realmuto reversed weeks of horrific Phillies vibes in 2 beautiful clinch moments
As the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their playoffs, J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber delivered two moments that erased the September pain.
Pathetic Padres lineup puts even more pressure on Phillies to control their playoff fate
The Philadelphia Phillies will have to defeat a full-strength Tampa Bay Rays team while the San Diego Padres rest their starters against the Diamondbacks.
Phillies' Jesus Luzardo update provides wild card for nerve-wracking final game vs. Rays
The Philadelphia Phillies have reinstated Jesús Luzardo from the IL ahead of their decisive game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Rival scout underscores Bryce Harper's playoff pressure as Phillies collapse looms
Bryce Harper has a lot of pressure riding on this postseason. But will the Phillies even make it?
Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s tone deaf quote about contract should ease Phillies fans' pain just a bit
Phillies fans have every reason to be upset with management for the horrible job they’ve done allocating resources. Thankfully, misery loves company and Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. just gave them plenty of that.
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.
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.

