Phillies fan mood — August 23, 2026
73
Buzzing
▲ 8 PTS VS. 30-DAY BASELINE (65)
01 · Trend
The last 30 days
100
75
50
25
0
TODAY
APR 19
APR 24
APR 29
MAY 4
MAY 10
MAY 15
MAY 20
MAY 25
MAY 30
JUN 4
JUN 9
JUN 14
JUN 19
JUN 24
JUN 29
JUL 4
JUL 9
JUL 14
JUL 19
JUL 24
JUL 29
AUG 5
AUG 10
AUG 15
AUG 20
AUG 25
AUG 30
SEP 4
SEP 9
↔ swipe to scan the month
Daily score30-day baselineToday
02 · The vibe
How Philly felt about the Phillies, that day
An eight-game win streak and a rotation anchored by three legitimate October arms have Phillies fans feeling something they haven't felt in months: genuinely dangerous rather than just hopefully alive.
03 · The count
The scoring dimensions
Dimension
Score
Score
Confidence
Results satisfaction
82
conf 80
Pitching confidence
76↑ 14
conf 85
Lineup confidence
72↓ 4
conf 70
Health outlook
65↓ 7
conf 50
Manager confidence
60↑ 5
conf 25
Front-office trust
68↑ 16
conf 55
Postseason belief
67↑ 9
conf 72
04 · Ask the crowdOne question.
One question.
One answer.
Ask the bot about how the mood has shifted this season. Phan-o-meter will give you a straight answer based on all the grumbling it's heard.
For instance
05 · Cheers & groans
What was working and what was not
+7
Nola's Second Act Is Real
A 3.63 ERA over nine starts since July 5th, a revived spike curve, and increased changeup usage have transformed Nola from a liability into a genuine October asset — and the relief is palpable.
+6
Luzardo as Legitimate Ace
Ranked 10th in ERA among starters since July 5th, Luzardo is now openly discussed as a potential Game 1 starter, with confidence expressed in handing him the ball in any matchup, any series.
+5
Offense Unrecognizable From Its Summer Lows
First in on-base percentage and second in runs scored since August 1st, the lineup's contact-driven reinvention has flipped the team's biggest weakness into a credible postseason weapon.
-2
Bohm Divide Refuses to Close
Despite 74 RBIs and a resurgent August, Bohm remains a lightning rod — defenders cite his RISP production and doubles totals while detractors still question his big-league credentials entirely.
+3
Playoff Path Real but Narrow
Three games back in the division with an eight-game win streak, the Phillies are in genuine contention — but the schedule heading west and lingering questions about depth mean nothing is secured.
06 · In the air
Hot takes from fans, journalists, and loudmouths
*As read by Phan-o-meter
If they play closer to the last three weeks than the last three months, they have a chance.
Podcastscore 72
I would feel very comfortable giving the ball to Jesus Luzardo any day of the week, any opponent, any series.
Podcastscore 84
The offense has been just rotten all season. But yeah, it's just a matter of getting in.
Podcastscore 48
I think being able to string stuff together and not just rely on one big three-run homer — that can translate to the postseason.
Podcastscore 75
Phillies Therapy guest episode strikes a measured tone — playoff spot is expected but not guaranteed, offense has been 'rotten all season,' and uncertainty about supplementary players frames the postseason conversation honestly.
Beat writerscore 65
The Phillies Show hosts are genuinely bullish: Nola's renaissance, Luzardo's ceiling, and an offense reborn since August 1st fuel real October optimism — tempered only by Wheeler concerns and the division gap.
Fan analystscore 78
WIP clips feature Painter's emotional return, a player interview downplaying division-chase pressure, and Bohm articulating a contact-first playoff philosophy — collectively upbeat but not euphoric.
Talk radioscore 74
YouTube comments split sharply on Bohm: one commenter defends his RBI production passionately, another caps-lock dismisses him entirely, leaving the needle near neutral.
Fan commentsscore 58
07 · At the gate
Attendance
Recent gate, 14-day window
93.7%
-4.2pp vs. 97.9% baseline · 2025 same-calendar-window
Sentiment is what people say; the gate is what they do. Capacity is 42,901 at Citizens Bank Park; the baseline compares against 37 games from last year's same calendar window.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Attendance | % Cap. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUG 22 SAT | vs. STL | W 12-3 | 42,218 | 98.4% |
| AUG 21 FRI | vs. STL | W 7-6 | 44,802 | 104.4% |
| AUG 19 WED | vs. MIA | W 4-1 | 37,031 | 86.3% |
| AUG 18 TUE | vs. MIA | W 6-4 | 39,237 | 91.5% |
| AUG 17 MON | vs. MIA | W 6-5 | 37,544 | 87.5% |
| AUG 9 SUN | vs. TOR | W 7-6 | 40,398 | 94.2% |