Phillies Ousted Again, Mattingly's Future Uncertain
Philadelphia falls to Atlanta in the Wild Card round, extending a streak of four consecutive postseason series losses and raising managerial questions.
The Phillies were eliminated by the Braves last night, losing their fourth straight postseason series. The team has not won a playoff round since beating Atlanta in the 2023 NLDS. Interim manager Don Mattingly, who replaced Rob Thomson in late April, stabilized the club but the team faded late. His status heading into the offseason is among the organization's most pressing questions.
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Phillies set rotation for NL Wild Card Series
Philadelphia names Jesus Luzardo as Game 1 starter and Cristopher Sánchez for Game 2 of the Wild Card round.
Luis Arraez will not be on Phillies' Wild Card roster after left ankle sprain
Manager Don Mattingly told reporters Arraez is out for the Wild Card round against Atlanta; Otto Kemp takes his roster spot, per MLB.com's Todd Zolecki.
Jesús Luzardo activated, throws four-pitch eighth inning in Phillies' Game 162 win
Luzardo returned from the 15-day IL with left shoulder inflammation and threw a four-pitch eighth inning, telling MLB.com he's ready for "whatever Phillies need."
Phillies clinch 2026 postseason berth after surviving a tumultuous final week
Philadelphia clinched a 2026 playoff spot, per MLB.com's Todd Zolecki, after a chaotic closing stretch that came down to a win-or-out Game 162.
Luzardo Returns: Phillies Activate LHP Off IL for Season Finale
Philadelphia activates Jesús Luzardo from the injured list in time for Game 162, boosting their pitching staff for the final day.
Rays-Phillies Game 162 start time moved to 2:30 p.m. ET on Sept. 27
MLB.com reports the Rays-Phillies series finale at Citizens Bank Park has been moved to 2:30 p.m. ET, with Philadelphia's Wild Card spot on the line.