It is almost not fair.
Opposing closers just have no chance.
Jimmy Rollins crushed a two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Jonathan Broxton leading the Phillies past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4,  Monday night, giving them a commanding 3-1 lead in the NL championship series.
With Eric Bruntlett on second and Carlos Ruiz on first, Rollins lined a gapper to right-center that rolled all the way to the wall. It was clear from the second the ball hit [...]

Okay, the inevitable became real last night as the Phillies clinched their third straight division title thanks to a 10-3 win over the Astros (although actually the Braves 5-4 loss just minutes before the end of the Phillies game gave the Phillies the division).  We now know that the Phillies and Cardinals have clinched their respective divisions and that the Dodgers are in the playoffs but are still a win from clinching the division.  We also know that if the [...]

For the third straight year, the Phillies have claimed the NL East title. The Phillies defeated the Houston Astros, 10-3, Wednesday night to make official what we all knew for months: The Phils are heading back to the playoffs to attempt a World Series repeat.

Check back for a detailed report on how the Phillies finished off their division foes and what lies ahead.

And remember, PhillySportsBlogs will have you covered for what will hopefully be another a long postseason run.

Congratulations Phillies!

A look at the four teams who are looking to finish this season where the Phillies did last.

Ryan Howard may strike out a lot, but it his ability to hit the clutch home run makes it all worth it.