# PHILLIES ON PHIRE - Jesus Luzardo Improve Philadelphia's Chances over Cubs

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-09-08T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Philadelphia Phillies surge into the postseason picture on the strength of Luis Arraez's contact hitting and a dominant starting rotation. Can Bryce Harper and Pete Crow-Armstrong tip the scales in a likely Wild Card clash with the Chicago Cubs? Sully and Connor Thomas break down the Phillies’ turnaround, Dombrowski’s savvy roster decisions, and how new manager Don Mattingly’s approach could shape October baseball in Philly. Key topics include the strategic impact of Arraez in the lineup, the impressive depth of the Phillies’ rotation featuring Jesus Luzardo, Zack Wheeler, and Aaron Nola, and how recent playoff experience may give Philadelphia the edge. Plus, a preview of potential pitching matchups with the Cubs and a look ahead at a possible showdown with the Milwaukee Brewers. Will the Phillies’ late-season momentum translate into a deep postseason run or are surprises still in store in the National League?

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