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What went wrong for the 2026 Philadelphia Phillies? And where do they go from here?

The Philadelphia Phillies faced yet another early postseason exit this year, marking five consecutive years of falling short since their deep run to Game 6 of the World Series in 2022. During this five-year span, the team was repeatedly eliminated by different opponents across various playoff rounds, culminating in a wild-card series defeat by the Braves after securing the final playoff berth on the 162nd game of the season.

Despite the heavy continuity of a veteran core featuring Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and others, the squad struggled offensively and dealt with the mid-season dismissal of manager Rob Thomson following a difficult start.

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