The Dodgers and Mets won the winter, but one of their closest competitors looks a lot like it did a season ago.

About eight months ago, the Phillies played like a World Series title was easily within their grasp. They were chalking up wins and fans were dreaming of a parade down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

The Philadelphia Phillies are once again off to a strong start to the season in 2025, but they have lofty goals this year.

The Phillies displayed this weekend that they have all the makings of a team that can take down all-time great Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers in October.