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John Kruk assigned to broadcast Phillies postseason series against Braves

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 5:52 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

John Kruk assigned to broadcast Phillies postseason series against Braves

Summary

John Kruk has been assigned to cover the Wild Card series as a color analyst for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies secured a playoff berth as the No. 6 seed after a challenging September, finishing the month with a 10-15 record. Game 1 is set for Tuesday, September 29th, at 2:00 p.m. EST in Atlanta. Tom McCarthy, the usual play-by-play announcer, will not be part of this series, as he has been assigned to a different matchup. This season has posed difficulties for the Phillies against the Braves, with a 4-9 record in their encounters.

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By the Numbers

•Phillies clinched a playoff spot and are the No. 6 seed.
•Game 1 against the Braves takes place on September 29th.
•Kruk will broadcast the series alongside Matt Vasgersian.
•Tom McCarthy has been assigned to the White Sox vs. Astros series.
•Phillies finished September with a 10-15 record.

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It took 162 days, but the Philadelphia Phillies were able to clinch their spot in the playoffs. They’ll be the No. 6 seed, just barely making it in the field, which means they’re opening with the Atlanta Braves, who earned the No. 3 seed.It’s also a time when the games are going to move to […] The post Phillies Broadcaster John Kruk Gets Postseason Assignment appeared first on HEAVY.
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