Braves and Phillies lead NL East as season approaches final stretch

As of September 13, 2026, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies hold the top two spots in the NL East standings. The Braves, at 88-62, rely on strong pitching with a 3.59 team ERA despite offensive struggles. The Phillies follow closely at 83-67, with Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber leading a deficient offense, ranked fourth-worst in wRC+. The Miami Marlins, sitting third at 74-76, remain out of Wild Card contention while seeking to develop young talent. Injury concerns loom for both the Braves and Phillies as they head into the season’s final month.

• 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Mid-September Check-in: NL East