The Phillies somehow made it to the World Series in 2022 which, if you recall last season, seemed as improbable then as it does now. However, the team is currently in the first Wild Card position and likely to make a second straight post-season appearance for the first time since 2010-2011. The team has had a bit of an up and down month but, because of the instability of literally every team with a worse record still in the playoff hunt, the Phillies are likely feeling pretty confident in their postseason berth.
The Mets continue to be the most confusing team in baseball, taking two of three from the Marlins, who now find themselves a half game out of a playoff position as play begins today.