The Philadelphia Phillies dug themselves into a deep hole to begin the season, starting 9-19 and firing manager Rob Thomson. There have been some ups and downs, but they wasted no time getting back into the playoff mix in the National League. Phillies odds of making playoffs are decreasingAug 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) crouches on the infield after being injured on a slide into second base during the tenth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. While their championship odds have dropped only 0.3% to 1.8%, their playoff odds took a hit, falling to 65.0%. Entering play on Aug. 7, the Phillies hold the second spot, one game ahead of the Diamondbacks.