As the reigning champion in their sport, Charlie Manuel and the Phillies will take advantage of one of the perks to being on top.

A week from today, they will meet President Barack Obama during a visit to the White House. The Phils, who play a four-game series against the Nationals next weekend, are on the White House agenda to meet with the new commander in chief from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday before playing the Nationals that night.

The Phils were originally scheduled to visit the White House on April 14, but the event was postponed when Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas passed away a day earlier.