Playoff Chances Already Dwindling, Hard Decisions Nearing for Phillies

Playoff chances already dwindling, hard decisions nearing for Phillies

This is not how anyone drew up the 2026 Phillies. A club that won at least 95 games in consecutive seasons is 9-19 through 28 games — tied for the worst record in baseball. There have been few bright spots outside of Bryce Harper’s offensive output, Brandon Marsh’s continued success and the return of Zack Wheeler. Needless to say, the Phillies’ playoff chances are already slipping. It is not even May. Baseball history says a 10-games-under-.500 …

Mets and Phillies have nearly $700M in combined payroll and are already in trouble of missing playoffs

Yes, it’s still early in the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Through Sunday’s games, most teams have played just 17% of the 162-game schedule. But it is getting late in a hurry for two of the teams expected to compete for a World Series this October. The New York Mets have committed $370 million on player payroll this year, with well over $100 million in luxury tax penalties. The Philadelphia Phillies have committed $290 million to player pay…

Sale tosses gem vs. Phillies, and Rockies sweep Mets in double-header

A trip around the majors sees Chris Sale toss another gem for the first place Braves vs. struggling Phillies, meanwhile the Red Sox beat the O’s for the 2nd straight game amid firing Alex Cora, the Rockies sweep the Mets in the double dip, and more.