Phillies aim for playoff spot as 'Red October' tradition grows
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies, currently holding the final National League Wild Card position with an 87-72 record, are pushing for a postseason berth as they approach the end of the regular season. Following two consecutive losses to the Milwaukee Brewers, the team needs to secure a win against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 25 to expedite their playoff bid. The 'Red October' tradition, emblematic of the Phillies' historic postseason runs, gained prominence during the team's journey to the 2022 World Series and continues to inspire fan enthusiasm and promotional efforts as the team eyes another playoff appearance.
- •Phillies record stands at 87-72 with three games left.
- •They currently hold the last National League Wild Card spot.
- •Team needs a win against Tampa Bay and an Arizona loss to clinch.
- •Red October symbolizes the franchise's postseason history and fan culture.
- •The Phillies continue to promote ticket opportunities for potential postseason games.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — What is ‘Red October?’ How the Phillies postseason tradition took hold
"The Philadelphia Phillies are inching closer to a playoff spot and the "Red October" playoff push. Here's what Red October means and how it started.
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