The Phillies are about to begin their fourth consecutive postseason run, still in pursuit of a World Series title.
They came close when they finally broke out in 2022, and have assembled some strong rosters for October in the couple of years since, but for one reason or another, it all just hasn't fully added up yet. Something, or multiple things, always stopped them short.
But they're back again, as a 96-win club, as the NL East champions for a second straight year, and as the No. 2 seed on the National League side of the postseason field.
If you ask J.T. Realmuto, this might be their best group. This might be their best shot.
"In my opinion, this is probably the deepest team we've had," the Phillies catcher said Friday. "I think the lineup's as deep as we've had it. I think our bullp