On October 4, 2023, Bryce Harper celebrated as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-1 in Game Two of the Wild Card Series. FanGraphs has projected the Phillies with a 65.7% chance of making the playoffs and an 18.9% chance of defending their NL East title, with the Braves and Mets having better odds. This has sparked discussion about whether these projections are too optimistic, pessimistic, or accurate. Fans are encouraged to share their opinions on the projections for the team.
