Philadelphia clinches the NL East in Game 151, riding a trio of homers from Schwarber, Weston Wilson and Harper in a 6-5 win over the Dodgers. It’s the earliest division clinch in Phillies history, and the 90-win mark is the third straight season PHI has reached that total. Since the trade deadline, they are 29-14, aided by a six-man rotation that cushions injuries to Wheeler, Turner and Bohm. Thomson joins Manuel and Ozark as PHI’s only back-to-back champs, while Roberts contends for postseason consistency with L.A.

Philadelphia clinches a playoff berth thanks to Dodgers’ big win over San Francisco, vaulting them into a guaranteed spot even as they chase the NL’s No. 2 seed. With Zack Wheeler sidelined, Jose Alvarado suspended for playoffs, and Trea Turner and Alec Bohm dealing with injuries, the Phillies’ path to rest-of-season success hinges on depth and timely performances as they head into a pivotal series with Los Angeles.

Milwaukee had already punched their ticket, while the Dodgers, Cubs, Tigers and Blue Jays remain in prime position to join the field this week, reshaping fantasy rosters and betting angles as the postseason picture crystallizes.

VJ Edgecombe, Sixers rookie, joined the Phillies-Braves Friday for a ceremonial first pitch in a cross-sport moment that highlighted Philadelphia’s shared-experience vibe. He mingled with Edmundo Sosa, Nick Castellanos and Alec Bohm as the Phanatic staged a playful moment, and Apple TV offered a different broadcast flavor. The cameo underscores Philly’s branding of crossover promos that fuel fan chatter and fantasy talk.