PHILADELPHIA — Saturday night’s Phillies game against Tampa Bay was supposed to mean nothing. Instead, it means everything. Phillies Postseason Tickets are On Sale Now! And because Saturday’s and Sunday’s games might mean everything to the Phillies, who still haven’t clinched a National League Wild Card, anything and everything is on the table. The Phils announced on Saturday afternoon that Aaron Nola will start on just two days’ rest because they need to win to try to clinch the third NL Wild...
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PHILADELPHIA – In a surprising twist, the Phillies are starting Aaron Nola on two days’ rest in the biggest game of the season. Saturday was slated to be a bullpen game for Philadelphia. It still technically is, as Nola’s start will be abbreviated. He threw 88 pitches over six innings in a loss against the […]
I thought many of you would like to follow along this evening with the two games that could affect the Cubs’ postseason position, since the Cubs are off today. Here’s what you need to know about the Phillies/Rays and Padres/Diamondbacks games. Rays at Phillies, 6:15 p.m. CT Griffin Jax, RHP (Rays) vs. Aaron Nola, RHP […]
Jesús Luzardo (left shoulder inflammation) is eligible to come off of the 15-day injured list for Sunday’s regular-season finale against […]
The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to avoid losing their National League Wild Card spot. The scorching hot Arizona Diamondbacks are suddenly just one game back of Philadelphia in the NL Wild Card race. On Saturday, the Phillies are set to play the Tampa Bay Rays in a game they need to win. According to MLB.com, […]
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Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Rays: Let’s talk about it.
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies got an update on second baseman Luis Arraez on Friday. It was “kind of not a great one,” according to interim manager Don Mattingly. The three-time batting champion Arraez sprained his left ankle on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park while trying to avoid a tag running to first base. He […]
PHILADELPHIA — Desperate times have called for desperate measures for the Phillies in their quest to nail down a playoff […]
A veteran starting pitcher will take the ball on two days' rest in a surprise last-minute move.
It’s the last weekend of the 2026 MLB season, and the Phillies have not clinched a playoff berth. They still can, but they can no longer do it later. It has to be now. Despite losing five of their last seven games, the Phillies (87-73) still control their fate. Their magic number to make the […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks are closing in on the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League's final Wild Card spot with only two games left.
PHILADELPHIA – It’s only fitting that the most agonizing Phillies season of the last five years ends this way. The Phillies need a combination of two wins or Arizona losses to make the playoffs. They are in the driver’s seat, as Bryce Harper put it on Thursday night. But the magic number has been stuck at 2 since […]
Former Phillies part-owner, team president, and general manager Bill Giles passed away on Friday at age 92. Giles has served as the honorary president of the National League since 2001, but is best remembered for his long association with the Phillies. “Bill was the heart and soul of the organization for over two decades,” Phillies legend Mike Schmidt said in a statement. “He was a close personal friend to so many of us. He will always be a big part of Phillies history. Prayers go to the Giles...
Former Phillies part-owner, team president, and general manager Bill Giles passed away on Friday at age 92. Giles has served as the honorary president of the National League since 2001, but is best remembered for his long association with the Phillies. “Bill was the heart and soul of the organization for over two decades,” Phillies […]
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to finish the season strong against the Tampa Bay Rays. If all goes well, they will secure the final National League Wild Card spot. However, they risk losing that spot to the Arizona Diamondbacks, per ESPN. Currently, the Phillies are 87-73 and the Diamondbacks trail by a game at 86-74. […]
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It's the offense stupid. Well, the offense and the bullpen.
The Cubs lost both games of Friday's doubleheader to the Red Sox. With the Padres and Phillies in the Wild Card race, Chicago's path to hosting a playoff series is tighter.
In the National League, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been surging with six straight wins, hoping to pull off a miracle and jump ahead of the Phillies for the third NL Wild Card spot. Meanwhile, the Padres can clinch the top wild card spot with either a win or if the Cubs and Phillies both lose.
We are all aware of the reputation Philadelphia has when it comes to underperforming athletes in this city. There are “boo birds” out en masse if a player does something that the city thinks isn’t up to their standards. Last night, against Tampa Bay, the fans were restless as scoring chance after scoring chance went […]
PHILADELPHIA – It’s only fitting that the most agonizing Phillies season of the last five years ends this way. The Phillies need a combination of two wins or Arizona losses to make the playoffs. They are in the driver’s seat, as Bryce Harper put it on Thursday night. But the magic number has been stuck […]
Diamondbacks News Pfaadt Battles Hard, Diamondbacks Close to Within One Game of PhillyBrandon Pfaadt was far from his crispest, most dominant self on Friday. He worked most of his night with runners all over the bases. He still managed to gut out 7.2 innings, allowing only four runs in what will not go down as […]
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7:15 p.m. ET from Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA. The Philadelphia Phillies enter Saturday’s game at 86-70, second in the NL East, while the Tampa Bay Rays arrive at 95-60 and atop the AL East. On the mound, the Phillies have posted the highest strikeout rate in MLB this season at 9.82 strikeouts per nine innings, a staff led by Cristopher Sánchez’s 18-7 record and 231 strikeouts. The Rays, meanwhile, h...
Phillies legend and longtime broadcaster Larry Andersen joins the PHLY Phillies Podcast to break down the biggest questions facing Philadelphia as the postseason approaches. 🔔⚾ Larry shares his perspective on what could make the difference for the Phillies in October, including which hitter will be most important to the team’s postseason success, whether Philadelphia is better off playing at home or on the road, and how the pitching staff could shape the playoff run. We also get the latest on ...
How did the Phillies’ top prospects perform throughout the 2026 minor league season? We’re breaking down the entire year across the Philadelphia Phillies’ farm system, including the biggest developments, standout performances, and what’s next for some of the organization’s most intriguing young players. In this PHLY Phillies video, we take an in-depth look at the seasons of prospects including Gage Wood, Francisco Renteria, Aidan Miller, Bryan Rincon, and many more. From breakout performances ...