Philadelphia Phillies look to 2022 postseason success as playoff race tightens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 1:53 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are mirroring their 2022 season path as they push for a postseason spot in September 2026. Following the replacement of manager Rob Thomson with Don Mattingly, the club has recorded a 72-44 record. The current roster features a starting rotation led by Zack Wheeler, Jesus Luzardo, and Christopher Sanchez, matching the depth of the 2022 pitching staff. Offensively, the team relies on production from Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Luis Arraez to provide early leads. While the team trails the Atlanta Braves by four games in the National League East, they remain in contention for a playoff berth. Mattingly has maintained an expectation of winning throughout the remainder of the regular season schedule.
- •The Philadelphia Phillies trail the Atlanta Braves by four games in the National League East.
- •Don Mattingly has overseen a 72-44 record since taking over as manager.
- •The starting rotation of Zack Wheeler, Jesus Luzardo, and Christopher Sanchez ranks seventh in starter ERA.
- •The team holds a core group of players remaining from their 2022 World Series appearance.
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Why 2026 Phillies are remarkably similar to 2022 World Series team
"Before Bryce Harper made the “swing of his life,” the song “Dancing On My Own” became an earworm, and the Philadelphia Phillies had experienced their first “Red October” in more than 10 years; the 2022 campaign had seemed like a lost cause. Through 51 contests under skipper Joe Girardi that season, the Phillies were only 22-29. Once interim manager […] The post Why 2026 Phillies are remarkably similar to 2022 World Series team appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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