Who should the Phillies want to face in the NLDS — the powerhouse Dodgers or the upstart Reds? In this episode of the PHLY Phillies Podcast, we break down the strengths and weaknesses of both potential opponents and what matchup gives the Phillies the best shot at advancing.

Plus, we take a deep dive into Cristopher Sánchez’s incredible season and why he’s become a key piece in the Phillies’ playoff rotation. Oh, and of course... we couldn’t resist taking a few well-deserved shots at the Mets for missing the playoffs.

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Aaron Nola, potentially auditioning still for a spot in the Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation in the Postseason, turned in a strong performance, taking a no hitter into the 6th inning before giving up a homerun to Christian Vazquez.

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Big changes are coming to Major League Baseball as the ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) system is officially set to debut league-wide in 2026! In this episode, we break down what that means for the game and how it could impact the Phillies moving forward.

We also dive into the Phillies' recent struggles after dropping 4 of their last 5 games, and what they need to do to regain momentum heading into the postseason. Despite the rough stretch, the Phils are now just one game away from clinching the 2-seed, thanks to the Dodgers' latest loss — another rough outing for L.A.'s shaky bullpen.

Can the Phillies lock up home-field advantage? What does the ABS system mean for pitchers and hitters? And will the Dodgers’ bullpen woes continue to haunt them?

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The Phillies drop 2 of 3 to the Diamondbacks in Arizona, finishing a 3-3 road trip. We break down the weekend series, and get into Friday’s postgame comments from Nick Castellanos, who took aim at Manager Rob Thomson. Plus, with just one week left in the regular season, we take a deep dive into the NL playoff standings and what it all means for the Phillies' postseason path.

📊 NL Wild Card + Division Standings 🗣️ Castellanos' Comments on Thomson 🧢 Series Recap: Phillies vs. D-Backs 🔜 Final Week Preview

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The Phillies take 2 of 3 from the Dodgers in a potential NLDS preview! We break down the series win, key performances, and what it means for October. Plus, updates on Andrew Painter's final line for the 2025 season in AAA Lehigh Valley, what to expect in the final 9 games of the regular season, and the Phillies’ postseason outlook. 
 

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The Phillies have officially clinched the NL East and followed it up with a big win over the Dodgers last night! With back-to-back wins and strong momentum, they’re in prime position to lock up the No. 2 seed in the NL playoffs. We break down how the bottom of the lineup — including standout performances from Brandon Marsh, Max Kepler, and more — has exceeded expectations at the perfect time. Can this depth carry them deep into October? Let’s talk Phillies baseball!

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The Philadelphia Phillies took 2/3 from the Kansas City Royals, winning their fifth series in a row. Despite the loss on Sunday, and the New York Mets winning, the Phillies still clinched a Playoff spot for the 4th consecutive season after the San Francisco Giants lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Phillies Magic Number to clinch the NL East is now just 1, and any win or Mets loss will give the Phillies the division for the 2nd year in a row.

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After a shaky first inning in which he allowed 4 earned runs, Jesus Luzardo responded by retiring 22 straight hitters, pitching 8 innings, as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 6-4 to sweep the Mets in the 4-game series. The Phillies are now 11 games up on the Mets, and the Magic Number to clinch the NL East is 5! Up next, the Kansas City Royals come to town, and Walker Buehler makes his Phillies debut after being released by the Red Sox a few weeks ago.

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The Philadelphia Phillies took 2 of 3 from the Miami Marlins this weekend to continue to put pressure on the New York Mets for the NL East crown and Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2 seed and the bye in the NL Playoffs. But the worrisome story of the weekend is Trea Turner’s exit from Sunday’s game with a hamstring strain. How long will Turner be out, and who will step up in his absence?

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The Philadelphia Phillies shutout the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 to take 2/3 games in the series on the road. Ranger Suarez tossed 6 shutout innings, Trea Turner and Bryson Stott each drove in a run and Jhoan Duran shut the door out the pen. Plus, is right field officially a platoon between Nick Castellanos and Max Kepler?

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