As you probably know, the Phillies fell short of reaching the World Series. That doesn’t make them unique amongst MLB teams, since 30 of the 32 teams have now been eliminated from the playoffs. The two that remain: The National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the American League champion New York Yankees.
It’s understandable if as a Phillies fan, you tuned out of the playoffs for a little bit. It’s much harder to get into a playoff series if the Phillies are not involved. But now that we’ve reached the final stage of the proceedings, you might find yourself curious as to what’s going on.