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Benjamin Hochman: A look at who the Cardinals should use vs. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper

The last time Bryce Harper faced the Cardinals in the playoffs, he couldn’t legally drink Champagne.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Phillies fall to Astros in playoff tune-up, but Nick Maton has a laugh

HOUSTON — The Phillies barely had anything to play for on Tuesday, and after it became official that they would face the Cardinals on Friday in an NL wild-card series, they had even less to play for in Game 162 on Wednesday. The Astros clinched their playoff spot on Sept.…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

MLB finalizes playoff schedule

All the best-of-three wild card series will begin on Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run means we can say so long to Roger Maris’ son, which is nice

Thank you, Aaron Judge!

USA Today Sports Media Group

MLB Playoff Picture Finalized on Wild Tuesday Night

The field is set for a memorable October.

Sports Illustrated

Phillies likely to face Cardinals in playoffs after getting blanked 10-0 by Astros

HOUSTON — There are plenty of reasons why, when presented with the choice of facing the Mets or the St. Louis Cardinals, the Phillies would choose the Cardinals. The Mets were just swept in three games in Atlanta, but have won 14 of 19 games played against the Phillies this…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado threw a 101 mph sinker with so much movement that had fans just felling bad for hitters

This looked like he was throwing a wiffle ball. At 101 mph. Goodness.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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The drought is over: The Phillies clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2011

HOUSTON — For much of Monday night, it appeared the Phillies’ ticket back to the postseason would be punched after the final outcome of a game that was played more than 1,100 miles away.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

SI:AM | Atlanta Looks Ready to Repeat

The Braves swept the Mets are looking like serious World Series contenders again.

Sports Illustrated

Phillies splash past National, 8-1, reduce magic number to two

WASHINGTON — As it drizzled outside Sunday morning, Phillies officials gathered in the visiting clubhouse for multiple meetings with representatives from the Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball. Everyone agreed on the objective.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies bash five home runs to salvage split in doubleheader with Nationals as wild-card race with Brewers tightens

WASHINGTON — At about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, in the 157th game of the season, with a playoff spot in sight, against the worst team in the league, a backup infielder walked to the mound to get the final out of the eighth inning for the Phillies.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nationals rout Phillies in Game 1 of doubleheader, 13-4

WASHINGTON — Here’s how it’s going for the Phillies: In the 157th game of the season, with a playoff berth in sight, against the worst team in baseball, infielder Nick Maton came on to pitch with a nine-run deficit in the eighth inning.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Giants eliminated from postseason contention with 8-4 loss to Diamondbacks

SAN FRANCISCO — As the Giants streaked toward the finish line, taking their postseason chances from seemingly impossible to only highly improbable, some considered it a good omen for 2023, while others regretted not playing at this level all season.

Tribune News Service

Phillies extend wild-card lead to one game with win over Nationals in Game 1 of doubleheader

WASHINGTON — Need an elixir for a losing streak? How about something potent to stave off a late-season collapse?

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How the Tiebreaker Rule Impacts the MLB Playoff Race

The most consequential series this weekend is between the top two teams in the NL East, the only division race that still isn’t decided. The Braves host the Mets in a three-game set at Truist Park in Atlanta. New York currently holds a one-game lead in the NL East, and…

Tribune News Service

Padres move closer to postseason even as they drop another series to Dodgers

SAN DIEGO — Developments in the Midwest went the San Diego Padres’ way Thursday.

Tribune News Service

SF Giants’ rookie hits grand slam for 1st homer, Rodon retakes strikeout lead in win over Rockies

SAN FRANCISCO — Two grand slams, separated by about 10 minutes but thousands of miles, could change the course of baseball’s playoff race. What’s crazy isn’t the coincidence; it’s the fact that it matters at all.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Are the Phillies really going to blow it?

Where are all the people who wanted to know why nobody was going to Phillies games this summer?

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Phillies fans are in complete despair after 5th straight loss put postseason hopes in serious doubt

It's happening ... AGAIN.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies swept in season series with Cubs; tied with Brewers for final wild-card spot

CHICAGO — The Phillies’ Nick Maton stepped up to the plate with two outs in the second inning on Thursday. Jean Segura was on first base. Maton took one pitch, and then another, and then one more, which he tried to bunt, but pulled his bat back.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies and Nationals move up doubleheader to Friday as storm moves up East Coast

CHICAGO — The Phillies-Nationals doubleheader scheduled for Saturday has been moved up to Friday with rain expected to hit Washington as a byproduct of Hurricane Ian’s path up the East Coast.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | One Step Closer to 62

What are we supposed to make of Aaron Judge’s historic season?

Los Angeles Times

Angels top prospect Logan O'Hoppe collects 1st hit in Angels' win over Athletics

Logan O'Hoppe, the Angels' No. 1 prospect, made his major league debut Wednesday in a 4-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. After dominating with the Angels' Double-A team this summer, he was put on the taxi squad early Tuesday and called up not even 24 hours later.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Milwaukee dodges Cardinals' threats, can force rivalry rematch in playoffs

MILWAUKEE — With the NL Central crown in their pocket and time to kill on their hands, the Cardinals cannot do anything to change their postseason position in the coming days, but they had one more last chance to shape who they might face.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies fall to the Cubs again after Aaron Nola’s woeful fifth inning

CHICAGO — In the top of the third inning on Wednesday night, Kyle Schwarber took off from second base to third base, setting himself up to score on a sacrifice fly. He jokingly tipped his cap to the dugout, and touched home plate when Bryce Harper popped up to left…

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