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As I sat down to write today’s newsletter, I couldn’t help but think of the title of an episode of The West Wing, “On the Day Before.” Today, of course, is the day before the World Series, so I naturally wanted to make “On the Day Before” the title and…

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David Murphy: The Phillies can win the World Series if they win these three matchups

You are going to spend a lot of the next 24 hours reading all kinds of reasons why the Phillies will enter Friday’s World Series opener as a heavy underdog against the Astros. Those reasons are more than valid. But this year’s postseason is a perfect example of how little…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

World Series Predictions: Expert Picks for Astros vs. Phillies

Houston is undefeated in the playoffs thus far, but Philadelphia’s team of destiny looks to change that in the World Series.

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‘The best dudes I’ve ever been around’: How the Phillies created a winning chemistry

This was early July, less than two weeks after Bryce Harper had three pins placed in his broken left thumb. The Phillies, minus their best player, arrived in St. Louis for a series that opened on a Friday, ran through the weekend, and wrapped up on Monday. Two day games…

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How the Phillies Can Upset the Astros and Win the World Series

Bryce Harper and Philadelphia will need more than team-of-destiny vibes to beat Houston.

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The Padres Strike Back to Set Stage for Epic Postseason Series

Things looked bleak in San Diego during the top of the second inning in yesterday’s NLCS Game 2 between the Padres and Phillies. San Diego had Blake Snell on the mound facing a Philadelphia lineup that was soft-contacting its way to a 2–0 series lead. Even the sun gods were…

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Juan Soto Issued a Warning Shot. The Phillies Better Beware.

He hasn’t quite found his groove with the Padres. That’s about to change.

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Inside Austin Nola’s Long Journey to Face His Brother in the NLCS

The Padres catcher and Phillies ace matched up with Game 2 on the line.

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David Murphy: Phillies manager Rob Thomson had no answers in an epic meltdown against Padres in Game 2 of NLCS

SAN DIEGO — The best you can do is give Rob Thomson credit for time served. The manager has pushed a lot of the right buttons over the last five months, on the field and off. He is one of the big reasons the Phillies found themselves where they did…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Flat Phillies need a big weekend from their fans after losing to the Padres in Game 2 of the NLCS

SAN DIEGO — If there’s any solace to be taken from an 8-5 loss, it’s this:

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Another comeback carries Padres past Phillies; NLCS tied at a game apiece

SAN DIEGO — It was always about the payoff in the playoffs.

Tribune News Service

Aaron and Austin Nola’s dad seemed very torn after Padres catcher got hit off Phillies pitcher

The Nola on Nola violence was too much to take!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Do the Four LCS Teams Tell Us Anything About the State of Baseball?

The National League Championship Series began last night, with the No. 6 Phillies beating the fifth-seeded Padres in San Diego. The American League Division Series starts tonight in Houston, with the top-seeded Astros hosting the No. 2 Yankees. The contrast between the two championship series ...

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Phillies Look to the Past for Their Winning Pitching Strategy

Philadelphia is turning back the clock with its old-school approach to pitching in the postseason. Can the Padres catch up before it’s too late?

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Guardians and Yankees Ready for Rain-Free, Do-Or-Die Game 5

Well, nothing happened last night. The Yankees and Guardians were supposed to play Game 5 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium. The gates opened at 5 p.m. ET for a 7:07 start time. At 6:20, the Yankees announced that the game would be delayed, and that they would “provide updates…

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NL Championship Series Predictions: Expert Picks for Padres-Phillies

Which team will advance from the National League to compete in the World Series? Our MLB writers make their picks.

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The NLCS Comes Down to Bryce Harper and Manny Machado

The two superstars have been on parallel tracks for years. Now, they face off with a World Series appearance on the line

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: 'Can you believe this? It’s magical!' Phillies owner John Middleton rejoices in the return of Red October.

PHILADELPHIA — Playoffs are always magical.

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The Cathartic Spike of the Phillies’ Big Night

Fittingly, Aaron Nola and Rhys Hoskins were the brightest stars when playoff baseball returned to Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Aaron Nola and Rhys Hoskins return Red October to the Phillies with magical performances

PHILADELPHIA — They’d been through the worst of it. Through the rebuild, and the losing, and the failed prospects and the empty seats and the last four managers and the dead Octobers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Phillies should be glad to get a split despite Zack Wheeler’s loss in Game 2 of the NLDS

ATLANTA — You’re greedy. We get it.

Los Angeles Times

Dave Roberts keeping the Dodgers' options open for NLDS Game 3 starter

LOS ANGELES — Tyler Anderson addressed the media in the Dodger Stadium interview room before Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday night. This time of year, that's usually a strong indication the Dodgers left-hander will pitch the next game of the series.

Tribune News Service

Michael Cunningham: Underdog Phillies immediately show Braves this won’t be easy

ATLANTA — The Phillies ended their postseason drought at 10 years only because MLB added an extra wild card this year. They were the lowest seed to make it through the wild-card round. The Phillies are up against the Braves in the National League Division Series. The defending World Series…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Phillies steal a win from Braves in NLDS with aces Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola on deck. Ya gotta believe.

ATLANTA — The Phillies slid into the playoffs like mice into a hole, but now that they’re there, they’re roaring like lions.

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Braves-Phillies Preview: Three Things That Will Decide the NLDS

Atlanta might be better than it was when it won the World Series last year, but that doesn’t mean Philadelphia is done.

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