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“You’re Not Running a Marathon”: Jason Kelce Lashes Out Against Phillies’ Planned Celebration Over MLB Playoff Spot

In modern Major League Baseball, post-game playoff celebrations are meticulously scheduled corporate events. It requires stadium staff to spend the late innings taping up custom vinyl curtains and plastic tarps to protect million-dollar locker rooms from flying alcohol. But as…

By Hetal Moleshri · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 6:57 PM

Key Things to Know

Jason Kelce criticized pre-planned MLB playoff celebrations on Sportsradio 94WIP.
The Philadelphia Phillies lost 4-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers, delaying their playoff clinch.
The Phillies entered Thursday needing a combination of two wins or Arizona Diamondbacks losses to secure a postseason spot.

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Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce voiced criticism on Sportsradio 94WIP regarding the pre-planned nature of modern MLB playoff celebrations as the Philadelphia Phillies approach a postseason berth. Following the Phillies' 4-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, Kelce argued that teams should earn their celebrations naturally on the field before stadium staff prepare locker rooms with protective tarps and curtains.

Kelce clarified that he fully supports players celebrating with beers and parties once a postseason spot is officially secured. The Phillies entered Thursday with a magic number of two games remaining to clinch their playoff berth, with four regular-season games left on their schedule.

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