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sports7 days ago•13 min saved

Braves Defeat Phillies 6-2 in Wild Card Decider to Reach NLDS

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in a winner-take-all National League Wild Card Series Game 3 at Truist Park on October 1, 2026. The victory advances Atlanta to the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, while eliminating Philadelphia from the postseason. The game was flexed to a primetime slot at 8 p.m. Eastern, becoming the only playoff game of the day after other series concluded in two-game sweeps. Michael Harris II hit a three-run home run in the first inning to establish an early lead, and the Braves utilized an opener strategy with Raymond Kerr. The Phillies, who had forced the game with a 10th-inning home run by Alec Bohm in Game 2, failed to overcome the deficit, ending their season. This marks the Braves' first single-elimination playoff victory since 1996.

via Phillies Nation|

#braves #mlb #phillies

sports8 days ago•3 min saved

Braves Advance to NLDS After 6-2 Win Over Phillies in Wild Card Game 3

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in a decisive Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series, securing a spot in the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves, who had lost Game 2 despite a strong performance from Tyler Mahle, relied on a starting appearance by Ray Kerr and a strong bullpen to secure the victory. This marks the Braves' first win in a single-elimination game since 1996.

via CBS Sports|

#braves #mlb #nlds

sports8 days ago•8 min saved

Yankees, White Sox, and Padres Sweep Wild Card; Phillies Force Game 3

The 2026 MLB Wild Card round concluded with three sweeps and one extra-innings thriller. The Yankees, White Sox, and Padres advanced to the Division Series, while the Phillies forced a decisive Game 3 against the Braves. Aaron Judge sat out the Yankees' series, but the team outscored Boston 18-2. The White Sox defeated Houston behind Chase Meidroth's three-run homer, and the Padres shut out the Cubs 12-1 across two games. The Phillies survived a late collapse by the Braves' bullpen, winning 4-3 in 10 innings.

via foxsports.com|

#mlb-postseason #padres #phillies

sports10 days ago•16 min saved

Phillies and Braves Clash in NL Wild Card Opener Amid Roster Injuries

The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves begin their best-of-three National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The Braves, who hold a 9-4 advantage in the regular-season series, are favored by oddsmakers. Both clubs are dealing with significant injury lists, particularly in their pitching rotations, while key hitters like Kyle Schwarber and Matt Olson lead their respective offenses.

via Covers.com|

#braves #mlb #phillies

sports12 days ago•11 min saved

Phillies Activate Luzardo for Wild Card Decider as Roster Shuffle Continues

The Philadelphia Phillies are activating Jesús Luzardo from the 15-day injured list for their final regular-season game to secure a playoff spot. Interim manager Don Mattingly confirmed the move, allowing Luzardo to pitch from the bullpen in Game 162. This activation follows the designation for assignment of reliever José Urquidy, clearing roster space. The team faces a critical decision regarding starter Zack Wheeler, who may be used in the finale to preserve him for the postseason, while Luzardo returns after a brief layoff with career-best statistics.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#jesus-luzardo #mlb #phillies

sports12 days ago•20 min saved

MLB’s Final Day: AL West and NL Wild Card Decided by 80-81 and 87-74 Records

The 2026 MLB regular season concludes Sunday with two critical playoff races decided by Game 162. The AL West title and the final NL Wild Card spot remain undecided, with the Astros and Rangers tied at 80-81 and the Phillies and Diamondbacks battling for the last NL berth. The AL West winner will hold the worst record for a playoff team in MLB history, while the NL race hinges on the Phillies' four-game losing streak versus the Diamondbacks' recent surge.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#astros #mlb #phillies

sports13 days ago•5 min saved

Phillies Collapse in NL Wild Card Race as Diamondbacks Seize Momentum

The Philadelphia Phillies lost their third consecutive game to the Tampa Bay Rays, 2-0, on Friday, September 25, 2026. This defeat keeps the Arizona Diamondbacks alive in the National League Wild Card race, with the D-backs now just one game behind the Phillies. The Phillies' offense has stalled, scoring only two runs in 27 innings over their last three games, while the Rays' Freddy Peralta delivered a dominant performance. The Diamondbacks have an opportunity to close the gap further with a win against the San Diego Padres. The Phillies' path to the postseason now hinges on their final two games and the performance of the Diamondbacks, with severe weather potentially complicating the schedule.

via Arizona Sports|

#diamondbacks #mlb #phillies

sports17 days ago•5 min saved

Phillies push for postseason clinch as six-game homestand looms

The Phillies can clinch their fifth straight postseason with a magic number of 3 during a six-game homestand against the Brewers and Rays, holding the NL’s final wild-card spot and eyeing seeds that range from No. 4 at home to No. 5/6 on the road depending on week results. Wheeler faces Milwaukee on Tuesday (vs Dustin May) and Nola starts Wednesday, with possible postseason rotations and a scenario where Wheeler would skip Sunday if clinched early to be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs. Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said postseason pursuit takes precedence over home-field, while tiebreakers among Cubs/Padres could still alter seedings for the first round.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|

#brewers #magic-number #nl-wild-card

sports19 days ago•3 min saved

Phillies Demote Kerkering, Rebuild Late-Inning Relief

The Phillies optioned reliever Orion Kerkering to Triple-A after a brutal second half (8.10 ERA in 22 games, lower velocity and slider, 20% strikeouts) that culminated in a four-run outing against the Mets. Bowlan has stepped in as the eighth-inning option but is sidelined with a mild groin strain, leaving Philadelphia to rethink late-inning relief as it navigates September and potential postseason scenarios.

via mlbtraderumors.com|

#bullpen #jonathan-bowlan #orion-kerkering

sports21 days ago•7 min saved

Urquidy Comes Off Waivers to Bolster Phillies for Friday’s Mets Start

The Phillies claimed Jose Urquidy off waivers and plan to have him pitch Friday against the Mets as a bulk-innings option in a bullpen-style start, filling a rotation hole created by Jesús Luzardo’s shoulder injury; Urquidy, 31, isn’t postseason eligible but will eat innings, while Andrew Painter rests and Caleb Kilian was moved to the 60-day injured list to clear roster space.

via Inquirer.com|

#bullpen #jose-urquidy #luzardo

sports26 days ago•15 min saved

Phillies scratch Luzardo, turn to opener vs. Braves

Phillies scratched Jesús Luzardo from Saturday’s start with shoulder stiffness and will use an opener after Friday’s 6-5 loss to Atlanta; Luzardo isn’t on the injured list and is hoped to return in coming days following a brief bullpen session, as Philadelphia guards rotation depth while contending in the NL East.

via Phillies Nation|

#luzardo #opener #phillies

atlanta-braves-game-information27 days ago•25 min saved

Mahle Takes the Mound as Braves Look to Lock NL East Lead Against Phillies

Tyler Mahle will start for Atlanta as they try to tighten the NL East race against Philadelphia, which scratched Jesus Luzardo with shoulder soreness. The Phillies used five relievers in an 11-inning win Friday, so the Braves expect to jump on patchy innings and back Mahle with early run support, while Mahle continues to lean on a two-pitch mix to keep hitters off balance.

via Battery Power|

#atlanta-braves-game-information #braves #luzardo-shoulder

sports1 month ago•17 min saved

Luzardo vs Rodriguez Sparks Low-Scoring Phillies-Diamondbacks Clash

In a Chase Field tilt, Philadelphia’s Jesus Luzardo faces Arizona’s Eduardo Rodríguez as Philly seeks a second straight win. The matchup is expected to stay low-scoring with Luzardo carrying strong recent numbers (2.30 xERA over his last 14 starts) and Philly’s bullpen advantages. The play favors the Phillies (short road favorites) and the Under 7.5 runs, with Alec Bohm as a value homer prop in a roof-closed game.

via Covers.com|

#diamondbacks #luzardo #mlb

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Phillies seize wild-card edge as Harper, Luzardo power 7-1 win

The Phillies rolled to a 7-1 win over Arizona behind Jesus Luzardo’s 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball and Bryce Harper’s four-hit night, moving ahead of the Cubs for the top NL wild-card spot and closing to within three games of the Braves; Philadelphia has won six in a row and 15 of 17, boosting their momentum as they prep for a seven-game stretch against Atlanta.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|

#bryce-harper #jesus-luzardo #mlb

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Phillies edge Diamondbacks 2-1 to cap August on a high note

The Phillies closed August 21-7, the majors’ best mark, by beating Arizona 2-1 in Phoenix behind Bryson Stott’s 464-foot homer and a Bryce Harper RBI double. Aaron Nola earned the win with five innings of one-run ball, and the bullpen finished strong as Philadelphia extended its streak to 14 wins in 16 games. The win puts the Phils atop the NL wild-card race and four games back of the Braves in the NL East, with a seven-game series against Atlanta looming; roster additions Rafael Marchan and Grant Holman were announced as September rosters expanded.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|

#aaron-nola #arizona-diamondbacks #bryce-harper