Phillies favored ahead of Dodgers, Mariners as MLB postseason begins

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The Philadelphia Phillies are favored to win the World Series as the Major League Baseball postseason begins Tuesday, although who their biggest threat may be is varied among sportsbooks.

After winning the National League East by 13 games and posting 96 victories during the regular season, the Phillies open the postseason as the +425 World Series champion favorite