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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

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.Rumors




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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.
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?
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
Ricky Bottalico gives heartfelt thanks to Phillies fans following the death of his brother
Following the death of his brother Jeffrey, Ricky Bottalico gave a heartfelt reponse to Phillies fans.
Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez tries to spark slumping Phillies players with direct call-out
The Phiiliies have entered a September slump, and Pedro Martinez is holding the players to task.
Phillies remove all doubt about Orion Kerkering’s fall from grace with late-night move
Orion Kerkering was mercifully demoted to the minor leagues after yet another meltdown on Saturday.
Jonathan Bowlan injury gives Phillies another ticking clock before MLB playoffs begin
First Jesús Luzardo and now Jonathan Bowlan are out for what could be the rest of the regular season, leading Phillies fans to speculate how effective they’ll be, if at all, in October.
Justin Crawford's silent step forward could change his Phillies future
Justin Crawford has found his footing against left-handed pitching recently, finally showing off the batting profile that made him one of the Phillies' top prospects coming into the season.
It's time for Phillies fans to trust Aaron Nola after another pre-playoff gem vs Mets
Aaron Nola is pitcher better than he has since the ink dried on his $172 million contract. Can he keep it up for the playoffs?
Phillies fans will exhale after postgame update on Mets' traumatic Jared Young injury
The scary collision that took place at first base during the sixth inning, put the baseball world on hold. All MLB fans held their breath after witnessing a fluke accident. Luckily after the game, a positive update was provided.

