Phillies hope time off in MLB playoffs leads to increased odds for World Series title

Seeking their third World Series championship following titles in 1980 and 2008, the Phillies will do what they can this week to stay sharp ahead of Game 1 on Saturday in the NL Division Series.

Red October Phever! Phillies prepare ahead NLDS Game 1
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FOX 29's Breland Moore heads to Citizens Bank Park to dish on the Phillies' preparation before game one of the NLDS.

MLB hit king Pete Rose dies at 83

Baseball's all-time hit king Pete Rose has reportedly died at 83.

Remembering Pete Rose: From the Phillies' 1st World Series win to getting banned from baseball for life

Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader and fallen idol who undermined his historic achievements and Hall of Fame dreams by gambling on the game he loved and once embodied, has died. He was 83.

Nola earns 14th victory as NL East champion Phillies beat the Nationals 6-3 in regular-season finale

Kyle Schwarber and Weston Wilson each drove in two runs, Aaron Nola earned his 14th victory and the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies avoided a series sweep and closed out the regular season with a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals.

Man shot near Nationals Park during game against Phillies; police searching for suspect

Police are investigating a shooting that took place Friday evening near Nationals Park, where the Washington Nationals are currently playing against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Castellanos homers as the Phillies beat the Cubs 9-6 and clinch first-round bye in playoffs

Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner and Kody Clemens homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 9-6 and clinched a first-round bye in the playoffs. Castellanos had three hits and scored three times.

Cody Bellinger drives in 4 runs in the Cubs' 10-4 win over the Phillies

Manager Rob Thomson played his regular lineup, minus catcher J.T. Realmuto, as Philadelphia seeks to secure home-field advantage in the NL playoffs. The Cubs took control with a six-run second inning against Tanner Banks and Taijuan Walker.

Who was on the Philadelphia Phillies last division-winning roster?

What did the Phillies roster look like the last time they won a National League East division title? You have to go back 13 years to find out!

Phillies clinch 1st NL East title since 2011

The Philadelphia Phillies have won the NL East for the first time since 2011, clinching the division title with a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Phillies' NL East clinch delayed after Nimmo homer lifts Mets to 2-1 win as New York takes 3 of 4

Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking, sixth-inning home run off Zack Wheeler that sailed just over the glove of leaping right fielder Nick Castellanos, and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 2-1 to prevent the Phillies from clinching the NL East at Citi Field.

Mets prevent Phillies from clinching NL East with 6-3 win behind Sean Manaea and Francisco Alvarez

Sean Manaea won his fourth straight decision, Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 to prevent the Phillies from clinching the NL East title.

Phillies rout Mets 12-2 behind Bohm to punch playoff ticket and near NL East crown

Alec Bohm had four hits and four RBIs, including a three-run homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up their third straight playoff berth in style by blowing out the New York Mets 12-2.

Mets score 10 runs in 3 straight games for 1st time, delay Phillies' playoff clinch with 10-6 win

Mark Vientos, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Alvarez homered off Taijuan Walker, and the New York Mets scored 10 runs in three straight games for the first time in their 63-year history with a 10-6 victory over the Phillies.