Playoff Race Watch: Phillies Can Land Two Knockout Blows This Week

Playoff race watch: Phillies can land two knockout blows this week

Thanks to their first series sweep since June, the Phillies went to sleep holding an NL postseason slot Sunday night.

Phillies' playoff chances complicated by one of toughest remaining schedules

There’s a decent chance that this week ends up deciding the Phillies' fate.

Philadelphia Phillies: Reasons For Optimism and Reasons For Concern With Playoffs Approaching

It has been a long year for the Philadelphia Phillies. They started 9-19 before firing manager Rob Thomson and Don Mattingly, who then took over the Phillies. Since Mattingly took over, they turned their season around but still struggle to find consistency. The Phillies currently sit at second place in the National League East Division and are making a push for the playoffs here in the middle of August. The Phillies have reasons for optimism and…