Phillies bring home losing streak into matchup with the Rays

Tampa Bay Rays (97-63, first in the AL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-73, second in the NL East)

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Game Highlights

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Game Highlights

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Rays' Freddy Peralta shuts down punchless Phillies, who lose 3rd straight potential playoff clincher

— Freddy Peralta pitched into the sixth inning to help Tampa Bay deny Philadelphia a third straight shot at clinching a wild-card spot, as the AL East champion Rays beat the Phillies 2-0 on Friday night.

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MLB playoffs 2026: Ranking teams by World Series pressure

For some teams this October, a victory would be even sweeter -- and a defeat all the more painful.

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MLB 2026 playoff intel: Bold predictions, dangerous teams, more

Which wild cards could win it all? Are the Yankees cooked without Judge? Here's what those in the sport think could decide October.

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MLB playoff picture 2026: Clinching scenarios, bracket, schedule

From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.

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MLB Power Rankings Week 26: Where teams stand entering playoffs

The final days of the 2026 regular season are upon us -- and a number of races are coming down to the wire.

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2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.

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