The Philadelphia Phillies have been a source of pride for many across the Tri-State area in the last three years, but their performance so far this year has caused concern.  Although it is still early in the season, their recent losses have led fans to worry about how this year could play out.

The Phillies have some of the highest regarded offensive and defensive lines in baseball but have struggled to start their season with the success of previous years. Last year, the Phillies had one of the best starts in Baseball Franchise history, with a record of 36 wins to 14 losses by the end of May. However, this year the Phillies struggled defensively as the season opened, which has left fans wondering whether a World Series win is still a possibility.

Despite the obstacles at the beginning of the Major League season of 2025, a newfound hope has been established following their series with the Chicago Cubs in late April. Since then, the Phillies have had a record of 12 wins to 5 losses. Although they are not currently leading the National League’s (NL) East Division, the “Fightin’ Phils” have rebounded to secure second in the NL East and fifth overall in the entire MLB. With the return of Ranger Suarez to the starting rotation and an optimistic outlook on the Phillies’ offense, an exciting Red October is still within reach.