Phillies magic number update: How Philadelphia can still avoid an all-time collapse
Somehow, some way, Philly still controls its own destiny. But their margin for error is officially gone.
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What is the Diamondbacks’ path to the 2026 MLB postseason?
PHOENIX – With just three games left in the 2026 MLB season, the Arizona Diamondbacks have created one final opportunity to make October. The D-backs enter the final weekend two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League’s final Wild Card spot. The Phillies’ elimination number against the D-backs is two, meaning any combination […]
2026 NL Standings: Phillies will try to hold off Diamondbacks after Cubs, Padres clinch playoff spots
The NL Playoff race is heating up as the regular season ends this weekend. After the Cubs and Padres clinched, the Philadelphia Phillies are next in line. That is, if they can fend off the Arizona Diamondbacks, per ESPN. According to the NL Wild Card standings, the Phillies (87-72) have a two-game edge over the […] The post 2026 NL Standings: Phillies will try to hold off Diamondbacks after Cubs, Padres clinch playoff spots appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With Martín Pérez on the IL, Are the Braves in TROUBLE for the Playoffs? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay welcomes veteran baseball writer Jason Foster of Sport & State for an in-depth conversation about Atlanta’s postseason: If the Martín Pérez injury meaningfully changes things, why they SHOULDN’T want to face Philly, why Mauricio Dubón is a “Really Annoying Postseason Guy” (complimentary), and more! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code “BravesT...
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. On Thursday night in front of a disgruntled Citizens Bank Park crowd, the lineup continued its September-long snooze in a 5-1 loss to the Brewers that featured […]
Breaking Down Each Potential Phillies Wild Card Matchup
The Phillies are heading toward October, but who could they face in the Wild Card Series? 👀 On this episode of the PHLY Phillies Podcast, we break down three potential Wild Card opponents: the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Chicago Cubs. How do the Phillies match up against each team? We dive into each potential series and analyze the lineups, starting pitching, bullpen, strengths, weaknesses, and key matchups that could determine whether the Phillies advance. ⚾ In this episode: 🔴 Phill...
MLB playoff picture: Updated bracket, standings and clinching scenarios
Will the Phillies and Astros lock up their playoff berths this weekend, or do the Diamondbacks and Rangers have something else planned?
What do the Phillies need today to qualify for 2026 MLB playoffs?
Entering the final series of the regular season, the Philadelphia Phillies still have work to do to lock up a National League Wild Card berth. An incredible turnaround for the Philadelphia Phillies could reach its climax in the regular-season finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, a team that has already locked up its playoff spot. The outcome of this series will be critical for Philadelphia as it fights to secure a National League Wild Card berth. The Phillies must win today to keep their ...
Padres Clinch Wild Card Spot, Only One Path Forward for Arizona
Diamondback News (AZ Central) Diamondbacks wild-card scenario. Catch the Phillies and join the party The Padres took out the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2, and clinched a playoff spot, leaving one playoff position open for either the Phillies or Diamondbacks. Arizona begins play on Friday two games behind the Phillies. So how much of a chance […]
The Opener: Brewers, Clinches, Spence
White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery set an AL record on Thursday with 223 strikeouts in a season. He’s now tied with Mark Reynolds for the all-time mark. 1. Brewers hit century mark Milwaukee cruised to a 5-1 win over Philadelphia on Thursday. Shane Drohan and four relievers limited the Phillies to a run on four […]
Eagles Prep for MNF and the Bears’ + Offense Game Plan | Phillies Wild Card Push
Join the PHLY Diehards for just $3/mo* – https://allphly.com/intro-offer-youtube LIVE: Your ultimate Philly sports breakdown! 🏈 EAGLES MNF PREVIEW: The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for a Monday Night Football showdown against the Chicago Bears, the Bears may start 3rd-string QB Case Keenum! With Caleb Williams (hamstring) and Tyson Bagent (concussion) in doubt, Chicago’s offense is in chaos. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Fran Duffy, and Eagles insider EJ Smith join us to break down exactly...
Where will the Phillies stand at the end of the last series of the regular season?
Today marks the beginning of the last series of the regular season across Major League Baseball. After this weekend, 18 teams will head home for the winter while the other 12 teams will officially begin the hunt for a championship with the MLB postseason beginning on Tuesday. The Phillies of course are right in the […]
Phillies news: Aaron Nola, Aidan Miller, Justin Steele
Trying to shoehorn an Andrew Painter bullpen stint into this weekend is apparently something that is in the cards. I like it, but I worry about how he’d perform when the first inning has been such an issue for him this year. It’s all hands on deck of course, but man I don’t know if […]
STUCK AT TWO: PAINTER DESERVED BETTER AS THE PHILS FALL 5-1 AND THE MAGIC NUMBER WON’T BUDGE!
STUCK AT TWO: PAINTER DESERVED BETTER AS THE PHILS FALL 5-1 AND THE MAGIC NUMBER WON’T BUDGE! #RingTheBell @jakibsports Phillies Scorecard with Joe Krause
Pirates’ Paul Skenes sends sobering message after missing the MLB playoffs again
The Pittsburgh Pirates are already mathematically eliminated from 2026 MLB postseason contention despite their 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. After all, the best record they can finish with this season is 84-78, and the Philadelphia Phillies, the team currently sitting in third place in the NL Wild Card race, have already […] The post Pirates’ Paul Skenes sends sobering message after missing the MLB playoffs again appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Andrew Painter has a fan in Don Mattingly: ‘Paint’s legit’
PHILADELPHIA — It’s unclear what role Don Mattingly will have in the Phillies organization beyond the 2026 season, but the […]
Why Brewers’ 100-win season is like no other in MLB history
On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Brewers earned their 100th win of the 2026 MLB season with a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Brewers are padding what already is their franchise-record in wins in a single season, but every win matters at this point with the goal of clinching homefield advantage throughout the playoffs […] The post Why Brewers’ 100-win season is like no other in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Some Phillies Thoughts Heading into their Last Regular Season Series
It’s tight. It’s tight in Citizens Bank Park. It’s tight inside the Phillies’ clubhouse. The fans are tight. Can’t blame the fans for feeling that way. After losing another series, the Phillies have officially not won a series since Arizona on September 1st. They now have to rely on the D Backs and Padres to […] The post Some Phillies Thoughts Heading into their Last Regular Season Series appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Phillies’ Luis Arraez Exits Game with Ankle Injury; X-Rays Clear
As the MLB postseason approaches, the Philadelphia Phillies face having one of their top hitters out of the lineup. Second baseman Luis Arraez, the National League’s leading hitter, suffered a sprained left ankle during the sixth inning of the Phillies’ 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night. Arraez was attempting to run out a groundball to shortstop, but Cooper Pratt’s throw to first was high and wide. Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers jumped to catch the throw, and Arraez moved to his rig...
159 games down, 100 wins: Brewers accomplish major milestone entering final weekend
Box Score Entering tonight’s ballgame, seven teams had never won 100 games in Major League Baseball history. Leaving tonight, six teams have never accomplished that feat. Tonight, in typical late-inning Brewers fashion, they pulled away from the Phillies to take the series and notch their 100th victory of the season for the first time in […]
The Brewers Won 100 Games For The 1st Time (And These 5 Teams Still Never Have)
The Brewers won their 100th game of the season on Thursday with a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, the first-ever time that Milwaukee has reached the 100-win mark. Before the 2026 season, the Brewers had not even won 99 games in a season before, nor 98 – Milwaukee reached those figures on Wednesday and Sunday, respectively, setting a new franchise record each time. The elusive 100 has now been reached, though, after not all that many close calls. The 2025 Brewers won 97 games for th...
Simon Benoit drops the gloves with Brian Halonen in Flyers vs. Bruins
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Cole Knuble scores his second goal of the preseason in Flyers vs. Bruins
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Limping to the finish line: Brewers 5, Phillies 1
Fighting for a playoff spot, the Phillies needed a win on Thursday night. Thanks to continued struggles from the offense and another poor night from the bullpen, they didn’t get it. Not only did they lose the game to the Brewers 5-1, but they likely lost Luis Arraez to injury as well. If you want […]
Phillies' Luis Arraez leaves game with sprained ankle as postseason approaches
As the MLB postseason approaches, the Philadelphia Phillies face having one of their top hitters out of the lineup. Second baseman Luis Arraez suffered a sprained left ankle during the sixth inning of the Phillies’ matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night. Arraez was attempting to run out a groundball to shortstop, but Cooper Pratt’s throw to first was high and wide. Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers jumped to catch the throw, and Arraez moved to his right to elude the tag. However, while di...
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