Phillies rise in power rankings after sweeping Marlins and Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have improved their power ranking after sweeping both the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals last week. Under interim manager Don Mattingly, the team has gone 64-39 since the managerial change and is just three games behind the Atlanta Braves in the standings. The Phillies are currently on a nine-game winning streak, outscoring opponents by 34 runs during this stretch. They are scheduled for a challenging West Coast road trip, starting with a series against the Seattle Mariners and followed by games against the Los Angeles Angels.
- •Phillies made a managerial change earlier this season, hiring Don Mattingly.
- •They swept the Marlins and Cardinals in consecutive series.
- •Philadelphia is currently third in the NL East, trailing the Braves.
- •They rank second in the majors with 122 runs scored in August.
- •A nine-game road trip begins with the Mariners on the West Coast.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies jump up the power rankings after a dominant week at home
"Philadelphia has been rolling at just the right time.
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