The next one is the one that matters. The Phillies have clinched the division and also little of consequence. Nothing is materially different now than it was at this time last year. Last year, they entered the playoffs needing to win a three-game wild-card series at home to advance to the divisional round.

The Phillies (93-64) hold the No. 2 spot just behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (93-63) and would earn a first-round bye should the standings hold.

Well, the Commissioner’s Trophy awarded each season to the World Series champion hasn’t called Philly home since 2008. The championship drought has stretched so long, 2008 stars Ryan Howard, Joe Blanton, Jamie Moyer and Shane Victorino have since all found a new team — the Savannah Bananas.