There is no such thing as The Team to Beat in the major league playoffs. The Phillies have seen both sides of that coin. They were that team in 2010 and 2011. They beat that team in 2023. Come October,

The Philadelphia Phillies might hold a significantly valuable edge over the New York Mets as the Postseason approaches.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is shouldering the blame after his team's disastrous week, in which they were swept in a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

The New York Mets, after their three-game sweep over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field, were closing in on the Phillies in the NL East. But, after faltering and losing the ground made up, the Mets traveled to Philadelphia for a four-game series.

That is, if the Mets even make the playoffs. Their losing streak is now up to five games. And while they were busy losing to the Phillies, the Reds — fresh off taking two of three from the Mets — were winning a series in San Diego. New York’s lead over Cincinnati for the final NL playoff spot is now down to just two games.

After the Phillies swept the New York Mets in a four-game series, Bader was asked what it's been like to play for the Phillies this season. Tim Kelly of On Pattison shared the comments from Bader, who expressed his appreciation for Phillies fans.

Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo rebounded from an awful first inning and dominated the Mets the rest of the way in Thursday's win