The Philadelphia Phillies are National League East Division champions and postseason bound, but the next step is securing a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

The Phillies lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-2 on Sept. 21 to stall their postseason push.

Here's what you need to know about the MLB postseason.

What's the Phillies magic number to clinch a first-round bye?

The Phillies are cutting that number down quickly during their three-game series with the Dodgers.

The Phillies ' magic number to clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs is 2. If the Phillies win and the Dodgers lose on Sept. 23. Philadelphia will clinch a first-round bye.

Phillies remaining schedule: Sept. 23-25 vs. Miami; Sept. 26-28 vs. Minnesota.

Dodgers remaining sched

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