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Where Padres Stand in Wild-Card Race After Comeback Win vs Marlins, Losses by Cubs and Phillies The San Diego Padres are continuing to win, and are getting closer to potentially hosting a postseason series.

27 MINS AGO • SI.COM

Padres cruise to draw even with Cubs, Phillies for top Wild Card spot SAN DIEGO -- Before Dustin Harris shot a go-ahead two-run single off the mound and into center field, sparking Petco Park to life -- before...

29 MINS AGO • MLB.COM

2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: Dodgers' NL West Dominance Continues

A weekly look at MLB's standings and how they are informing the postseason picture.

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: Dodgers' NL West Dominance Continues

Tim Mayza - Gives up three runs, takes loss as opener Mayza (3-4) was tagged with the loss against the Mets on Friday, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk in one-third of an inning.

Impact Mayza was given the nod to serve as Friday's opener after having success in his last start against Atlanta this past Saturday, when he struck out four batters across three scoreless innings. He couldn't carry that form against the Mets, with the veteran southpaw allowing four of the first batters he faced on base while running his pitch count up to 32 (19 strikes). He was tagged for two more runs after being pulled, and his outing inflated his stats to a 3.46 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 65 innings. Despite the poor outing, the Phillies may tap Mayza's shoulder to serve as an opener one more time before the end of the regular season in order to protect the rotation for the playoffs.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Edmundo Sosa - Logs three hits in Friday's loss Sosa went 3-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored during the Phillies' 6-3 loss to the Mets on Friday.

Impact Sosa scored the Phillies' first run of the game on a Bryson Stott double in the second inning, and the latter cut the deficit to 3-2 with a solo homer in the sixth. It was Sosa's first home run since Aug. 30 and eighth homer of the year, which is three shy from his career high of 11 long balls that he recorded in 2025.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Urquidy shines in Phils debut, but Kerkering's struggles continue NEW YORK -- Nobody knows what would have happened if Jesús Luzardo had started on Friday night at Citi Field, just like nobody knows what wo...

2 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Juan Soto's homer leads Mets to 6-3 win that keeps Phillies from taking over top NL wild-card spot

Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and the New York Mets kept the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Wheels fall off in 6th frame for Holmes, Cubs CINCINNATI -- Right-hander Clay Holmes was on a roll until the sixth inning on Friday night, when the Cubs lost a one-run lead and the game,...

3 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Jesus Luzardo Injury Exposes Phillies' Pitching Imbalance Having the best collection of aces in baseball, as the Philadelphia Phillies can make a claim to, glossed over the possibilities of what hap...

4 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

White Sox quietly lose veteran pitcher to Phillies in late-season waiver claim With less than ten games left of the 2026 MLB season, most playoff-bound teams are beginning to formulate their Postseason rosters and load...

6 HOURS AGO • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

How to watch Phillies vs Mets: Live stream MLB, TV channel The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets renew their NL East rivalry Friday night at Citi Field, with both sides looking to make an impac...

7 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Jonathan Bowlan - Battling mild strain Bowlan was diagnosed with a mild right groin strain Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Although Bowlan was diagnosed with a strain, the Phillies will hold off on placing him on the IL because they believe he will be able to return before the end of the season. When healthy, the 29-year-old has been one of the most reliable members of Philadelphia's bullpen, posting a 3.36 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 56.1 innings.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phillies Announce Corresponding Move After Claiming Jose Urquidy The Philadelphia Phillies were in need of some pitching help with Jesus Luzardo landing on the injured list with stiffness in his left throw...

8 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Tim Mayza - Serving as opener Friday Mayza will serve as an opener for the Phillies in Friday's game against the Mets, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mayza will likely handle the first inning before Jose Urquidy takes over in bulk relief. The left-hander has been excellent this season when used as an opener, allowing just one run with a 10:1 K:BB over 9.1 frames.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Backhus - Sent back to minors The Phillies optioned Backhus to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Impact He's clearing off the active roster to make space for waiver claim Jose Urquidy. Backhus had been recalled earlier this week and did not make an appearance during his most recent stint in the majors.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Phillies' biggest flaw entering MLB postseason is all about Jesus Luzardo | Sporting News The beloved Phillies lefty starter is the team's biggest flaw for the playoffs.

9 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves vs. Astros Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Friday, Sept. 18 Two division leaders face off as the Houston Astros host the Atlanta Braves in a three-game set this weekend. The Braves hold a four-game le...

11 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Walk-Off Wagers: MLB Best Bets Today (Predictions for Red Sox-Rays, Blue Jays-Rangers, Yankees-Diamondbacks) The penultimate weekend of the MLB regular season is here, and there are still plenty of teams fighting for playoff position. The Phillies a...

12 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Phillies face uncertainty over Jesus Luzardo's availability ahead of postseason With a postseason berth nearly secured, the Philadelphia Phillies are weighing their October roster options while uncertainty surrounds Jesu...

12 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Phillies vs. Mets Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Friday, Sept. 18 The Philadelphia still has an outside shot at winning the National League East, but they can ill-afford to lose many more, if any, games in...

13 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Top 100 prospects Rincon, Miller power Double-A Reading to Eastern League Championship Series Bryan Rincon’s 2026 breakout has done anything but slow down now that Double-A Reading has reached the Eastern League postseason. Rincon hom...

14 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Phillies Should Have Confidence in Aaron Nola for Playoffs The 2026 MLB season has been a tale of two halves for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola. Through his first 17 starts of the...

15 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Bryce Harper weighs in on Jared Young's frightening collision in NY Mets-Phillies series Bryce Harper didn't hide his emotions when discussing the frightening on-field incident involving Jared Young during the Philadelphia Philli...

15 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Zack Wheeler Finding His Groove Is Great News for Phillies With the Philadelphia Phillies in need of a win on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, the team turned to their star right-hander, a...

19 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

What channel is Mets vs. Phillies on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball | Sporting News Here's how to watch as New York and Philadelphia go head to head Friday at Citi Field.

22 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: Dodgers' NL West Dominance Continues

Juan Soto's homer leads Mets to 6-3 win that keeps Phillies from taking over top NL wild-card spot