Five teams have already clinched postseason spots as the 2024 MLB regular season winds down, with three more teams eligible to join them on Saturday

The Philadelphia Phillies clinched a playoff berth on Friday night with their 12-2 victory over the New York Mets . The Phillies, in turn, joined the Milwaukee Brewers, New York Y

Philadelphia (92-62) has the best record in the major leagues and is on track for a first-round bye in the playoffs. It’s the third time the Phillies have reached the postseason three years in a row (1976-78 and 2007-11).