There’s a chill in the air. The leaves are turning brown. Red October is back.
The Philadelphia Phillies are once again on the hunt for a World Series championship, this time as National League East champs. While this playlist may not rival Garrett Stubbs’ aux after a postseason win, fans can listen to these tracks as they tune into their TVs with the hope that this month will end with a parade down Broad Street.
“Winners Win” – Armentani Brothers (Philadelphia Phillies’ 2024 Official Post Game Mix)
After being the clubhouse DJ for the past two years, Stubbs was looking for something fresh to commemorate this year’s postseason. He found his solution when Northeast Philly natives and DJs George, Jimmie and John Armentani reached out to him. The brothers created a 50-minute-long mix that the Phillies have played in celebration after wins, which includes remixes of songs from Lil Uzi Vert, Meek Mill, The Weeknd and more.
“AOK” – Tai Verdes
Bryson Stott’s grand slam against the Miami Marlins in the Wild Card round was one of the most memorable moments of last year’s playoffs, and it was punctuated by the crowd’s reaction to his walk-up song. Citizens Bank Park was buzzing before the first pitch of his at bat as they sang along to “AOK,” an easygoing tune about living the good life.
“American Nights” – Zach Bryan
Zach Bryan may be from Oklahoma, but he has shared his love for Philadelphia and its sports teams. “American Nights” discusses local places, mentioning Delco, Rivers Casino, Point Breeze and the Jersey shore. The slow, melodic tune of the song will have fans reminiscing about the long, hot regular season that led the Phillies to where they are now.
“Flower” – Moby
Whether it’s sending his team to the World Series with a go-ahead two-run bomb or walking off a regular season game with a grand slam, Bryce Harper has proved to be a clutch player in big moments. Opposing pitchers can feel the intense excitement of the crowd when this song plays through the speakers as Harper walks up to the plate.
“Came Out Swinging” – The Wonder Years
When Ryan Howard tore his Achilles tendon during game five of the 2011 National League Division Series, fans knew the successful 2000s era of Phillies baseball had come to an end. The decade that followed was a dark age in the team’s history, until 2022, when they literally came out swinging. While it may not be about baseball, this song by Philly’s own The Wonder Years mirrors the years of heartbreak followed by newfound hope felt by Phillies fans.
“Dancing On My Own” – Calum Scott (Tiësto Remix)
After the results of the past two postseasons, this song has become a bit controversial. For some, it’s a postseason staple and a celebration of the team’s success after 10 years of missed playoffs. For others, it’s a reminder of a World Series loss followed by a choke in the National League Championship Series a year later. No matter what you think of it, it is undeniably a part of Phillies history.
