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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Why Austin Riley's 'dramatic' home run vs. Phillies is awesome sign for Braves

Riley launched a three-run homer in Game 1 vs. the Phillies.

MLB playoffs: Which Game 1 loser has best chance to win Wild Card Series? Why there's hope for Cubs, Phillies

The Phillies, Astros, Red Sox and Cubs all need a win on Wednesday to keep their seasons alive in the best-of-three Wild Card Series

Phillies' Game 1 lineup failure should've been obvious before first pitch vs. Braves

The Phillies' lineup disappointed in October once again, but based on the lineup they rolled out, it's not a surprise

4 indictments of Dave Dombrowski’s Phillies roster that cost them heartbreaking Game 1

The Phillies' problems always come back to one man: Dave Dombrowski. Unfortunately, the key weaknesses that sunk them on Tuesday once again put Dombrowski’s failures on full display.

2 winners, 3 losers of Phillies' disastrous Game 1 meltdown vs. Braves

In a game full of bold decisions, the Philadelphia Phillies had some clear winners and losers in their Game 1 meltdown against the Atlanta Braves.

Ranking comeback chances of the four teams that lost Game 1

Breaking down the prospects for the Red Sox, Astros, Cubs and Phillies after Tuesday's games

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Mattingly's early move to Duran, 'our best guy,' backfires in loss

Don Mattingly wanted the Phillies' best reliever on the mound as early as possible in the opener of a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series against the Braves, but the move backfired when All-Star...

Phillies-Braves NL Wild Card Series Game 2 FAQ (2 ET, NBC/Peacock)
With options scarce, Phillies chose to sink or swim with Jhoan Duran in Game 1: ‘You live with this one’

ATLANTA — The Phillies’ bullpen is the Phillies’ bullpen, which means the club has to make some decisions and sacrifices in the postseason. So with a one-run lead in the seventh in Game 1 of the...

Jesús Luzardo left it all out on the mound in first start back from injury

ATLANTA – The Phillies could not capitalize on yet another heroic effort from Jesús Luzardo.  He came out firing out of the bullpen in extra innings in his last playoff appearance in Game 4 of the...

This Phillies playoff bullpen stat proves failures might be worse than you realize

The Phillies dropped a heartbreaker in Game 1 of the Wild Card against the Braves. The bullpen faltered once again.

Phillies need a Game 2 stopper -- and rock-solid Sánchez is just the guy for the job
Riley's clutch homer in 8th lifts Braves to G1 win over Phillies

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning and the Braves rallied past the Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday in the opener their National League Wild Card Series.

Trea Turner ruined Don Mattingly's bold Jhoan Duran strategy that deserved a better ending

Jhoan Duran was asked with handling a multi-inning save in Game 1 against the Braves. All was going well, up until a misplay from Trea Turner sunk the Phillies.

Inside Don Mattingly's Jhoan Duran decision that backfired in Phillies' Wild Card Series Game 1 loss

The Phillies closer entered at the start of the seventh inning and allowed a game-winning three-run home run in the eighth

3 big takeaways from the Braves-Phillies back-and-forth WC opener
Follow live: Phillies respond with two-run triple in 7th to take Game 1 lead

Eight teams enter wild-card week; only four can make it out. We've got it all covered for you.

Phils' postseason 'pen woes resurface in Wild Card Series opener
Phillies’ Jhoan Duran gamble doesn’t pay off in Game 1 against Braves

Don Mattingly turned to Jhoan Duran way earlier than expected in Game 1 of the Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series.

Instant observations: Mismanaged Phillies blow late lead to start playoff campaign

The Phillies tried to sew together a rusty Jesús Luzardo start and a ridiculous three-inning save from Jhoan Duran, but it didn't work as the Phils faltered 5-3 to put their season on the brink.

Luzardo blows past opener label with 5 strong frames in Game 1
Braves answer Phillies' 1st-inning strike in Game 1 (LIVE)
Phillies' Alec Bohm achieves rare hitting feat in Wild Card Series vs. Braves' Chris Sale

Bohm roped an RBI double in the first inning for the Phillies.

Phillies playoff notes: The latest on Luzardo, Arraez and if shadows will impact the game

ATLANTA – Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss is assuming his lineup will see the best version of Jesús Luzardo.  The Phillies insist that they “don’t know what to expect” out of Luzardo. Some of it...

How Alec Bohm can rewrite free agent narrative with a strong postseason for Phillies

The postseason is a prime opportunity for Alec Bohm to prove his worth.

Phillies won’t roster a single trade-deadline addition for Wild Card Series after not including Brooks Raley

ATLANTA — The Phillies will take on the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of a Wild Card Series between National League East rivals on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park. They won’t have the help of any of...

Phillies make curious Trea Turner lineup decision for Game 1 vs. Braves

This is a somewhat odd decision from the Phillies.

Why Alec Bohm will dictate Phillies' offensive tone vs. Braves ace Chris Sale in Wild Card Game 1

With Luis Arraez out of action, Alec Bohm is the Phillies' lone hitter with a track record of sustained success against Chris Sale. He will have to play an important role in order to beat the...

Phillies have big pitching problem for NL Wild Card vs. Braves, led by Jesus Luzardo

The Phillies' pitching staff is going to be tested by the Braves in the Wild Card.

Phillies' trade deadline failure comes to roost with Wild Card Series roster vs. Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies announced their Wild Card Round roster ahead of their series against the Braves, and it features none of their major trade-deadline acquisitions or free-agent signings.

Braves make shocking Wild Card roster decision with two unexpected additions for Phillies series

The Atlanta Braves are going with a different strategy for the Wild Card series against the Phillies. It looks like they will be very dependent on their starting pitching.

Phillies playoff roster shows how Dave Dombrowski failed at MLB trade deadline

The trade deadline for the Phillies was a total failure.

Phillies finalize NL Wild Card Series roster
Braves manager Walt Weiss sends fiery message for Phillies playoff series amid early start times

The Atlanta Braves got a brutal time slot draw in the Wild Card series. Braves manager Walt Weiss has set the record straight on Atlanta's upcoming series with rival Philadelphia Phillies.

Phillies’ Luis Arraez update provides sliver of hope ahead of playoffs (but he's off the roster)

Luis Arraez may have avoided a catastrophic injury, but unfortunately he won't be his normal self by the time the playoffs start on Tuesday. 

Where to watch Braves vs. Phillies today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for NL Wild Card Game 1

Familiar rivals face off as Atlanta hosts Philadelphia in an NL Wild Card series.

Playoff mailbag: How long can Jesús Luzardo go for Phillies in Game 1? Could bench bat play a role after months in minors?

ATLANTA — The Phillies arrived at Truist Park on Monday for a workout that was not promised when they woke up the morning prior. After an ugly final week of the regular season, they still needed...

What does the Phillies’ September mean for their playoff hopes? Nothing, it turns out

It is tempting to use a team’s September play to try and project how they’ll fare in October. Especially when that September was as near-disastrous as the one the Phillies just had. In a way, the...

Who will be in the broadcast booth for Phillies vs. Braves playoff series?

This week, all four MLB Wild Card Series will air across NBC, NBC Sports Network, and the streaming service Peacock, marking the first time the network has broadcast postseason baseball since the...

Monday, September 28, 2026
Here's how the 2026 postseason teams were built
Here is why each playoff team could win the World Series
Top storyline for each Wild Card Series Game 1
Phillies look to finagle game plan vs. Sale in Game 1
Podcast: Previewing the Wild Card round

Previewing the Wild Card Round | Morning Lineup

Arraez (ankle) won't be on Phillies' wild-card roster, Mattingly says

Luis Arraez won't be on the Phillies' wild-card roster as he continues to recover from a sprained ankle he suffered late in the regular season.

No. 2 prospect Miller joins Arizona Fall League roster
How Phillies can win 2026 World Series after a near-historic collapse

This path to a World Series title for the Phillies isn't impossible.

Luzardo to open WC Series for Phillies; Sánchez gets Game 2 start
Don Mattingly explains roster decisions as Phillies prepare for Wild Card Series without cleanup hitter Luis Arraez

ATLANTA — The Phillies will be without their biggest trade-deadline acquisition for the National League Wild Card Series in Atlanta. Second baseman Luis Arraez will not make the roster for the...

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