MLB playoff tracker: Phillies wild-card and NL East standings; updated magic number

The Phillies are alive and well in the hunt for the MLB playoffs, especially in the wild-card race. But they’re also looking to chase down the Braves and capture their third consecutive National League East title.

Phillies should use a top starter in relief in Game 1 of WCS, and 6 other things I think

It makes too much sense for the Game 3 starter to be a reliever — and part of the plan — to record 27 outs in Game 1.

The Phillies' rotation is finally playing like October matters

Jesus Luzardo just threw the first shutout of his career. It's the clearest sign yet of how the Phillies plan to win in October and who gets left out.

Phillies host the Astros to begin 3-game series

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series. Philadelphia has a 40-32 record in home games and an 81-63 record overall. The Phillies have a 25-13 record in games decided by one run.

For the Phillies, the ghosts of October are showing up early

Philadelphia's matchup with Atlanta has evoked October, a month that’s been too much trick and not enough treat for the Phillies.

Phillies building up Tanner Banks to multi-inning role as he nears return from injured list

Tanner Banks is eligible to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Monday, but the Phillies want to give him more time to build up. The left-hander has been on the shelf since July 9 with a left forearm strain,

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr Sends Phillies Message After New York Rejects Extension

The New York Yankees’ polarizing star infielder praised the Philadelphia Phillies after a brief contract discussion with Brian Cashman.

Phillies trio on verge of pitching feat not seen before in MLB history

The Philadelphia Phillies, who are feeling historic lately , picked up another win on Monday as they closed out their four-game series against one of the best teams in the big leagues, the Atlanta Braves .