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Philadelphia Phillies

One of baseball's oldest and losingest teams (the first to breach the 10,000-loss mark) has been a few shades above average recently, competing with a powerful offense in the competitive NL East

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  • April 2008

    • Griffey Hits No. 594 in Reds' Win Over Phillies

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 6, 08 6:03 PM CDT

      Griffey Hits No. 594 in Reds' Win Over Phillies

      Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 594th career homer Sunday, a two-run shot that resumed his pursuit of a seldom-reached milestone and powered the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Griffey's first homer of the season off Brett Myers (0-1) left him six shy of becoming the sixth player in major league history to reach 600 homers. More »

    • Bako Singles in 9th as Reds Edge Phillies

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 5, 08 7:06 PM CDT

      Bako Singles in 9th as Reds Edge Phillies

      Paul Bako hit an infield single with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies today. Ryan Howard, who has hit a combined 105 homers over the previous two seasons, gave the Phillies a 3-2 lead with his first homer of the season in the eighth inning off Kent Mercker. More »

    • Phils Nick Nats 8-7 on Bases- Loaded Walk

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 3, 08 6:41 PM CDT

      Phils Nick Nats 8-7 on Bases- Loaded Walk

      Jesus Colome walked Jayson Werth to force in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Philadelphia Phillies an 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. The defending NL East champions overcame a 5-0, first-inning deficit to avoid opening the season with a three-game sweep at home for the third straight year.   More »

  • March 2008

    • Brewers Spoil Fukudome's Heroics for Cubs

      newser  |  Chicago Sun-Times  |  Mar 31, 08 11:56 PM CDT

      Brewers Spoil Fukudome's Heroics for Cubs

      Tony Gwynn Jr.'s 10th-inning sacrifice fly scored Craig Counsell to give Milwaukee a 4-3 win at Wrigley. Kosuke Fukudome, the Cubs' big acquisition this winter, went 3-for-3, including a tying, three-run homer in the ninth off Eric Gagne, reports the Sun-Times . Meanwhile, Kerry Wood failed in his debut as Cubs'  closer, allowing three ninth-inning runs and spoiling Carlos Zambrano's scoreless outing. Elsewhere: More »

  • February 2008

    • Phillies' Howard Wins $10M in Arbitration

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Feb 21, 08 7:45 PM CST

      Phillies' Howard Wins $10M in Arbitration

      Philadelphia Phillies’ Ryan Howard won big in his salary arbitration case today, getting $10 million instead of the $7 million his team had offered, the AP reports. The figure is the highest salary a player has scooped in an arbitration victory. “We negotiated right up to the courthouse steps,” said a Phillies official, but “we couldn’t get it done.” More »

  • January 2008

    • O's Owner the Apparent Snag in Bedard Deal

      newser  |  ESPN  |  Jan 28, 08 10:53 PM CST

      O's Owner the Apparent Snag in Bedard Deal

      A proposed trade of Orioles rising star and left-handed pitcher Erik Bedard still awaits the blessing of Peter Angelos, reports ESPN. Bedard, who won 13 for Baltimore last year, would go to Seattle for a package of prospects including outfielder Adam Jones. There are no guarantees, though, as Angelos is notorious for vetoing deals. In other hot stove news: More »

  • November 2007

    • J-Roll Fields NL MVP

      newser  |  MLB.com  |  Nov 20, 07 10:22 PM CST

      J-Roll Fields NL MVP

      Jimmy Rollins, who helped fulfill his bold prediction of a playoff appearance for the long-suffering Phillies, squeaked by Colorado's Matt Holliday for the National League MVP award, reports MLB.com. At 353 voting points, his 17-point margin over the brawny Rockies slugger was the slimmest in 16 years. More »

  • October 2007

    • Phillies Take Loss, Face History

      newser  |  Philadelphia Inquirer  |  Oct 4, 07 6:20 PM CDT

      Phillies Take Loss, Face History

      The rally towels vanished in Philly today as Colorado's Kaz Matsui clocked a grand slam and the Rockies won 10-5, staking a 2-0 series lead. Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick gave up 5 earned runs in 3 1/3 innings and left the bases loaded for Matsui's go-ahead dinger. Phillies' leader Jimmy Rollins made up for yesterday, accounting for 4 runs, including the Phils' first ever postseason leadoff homer. More »

    • Rockies Grab Game 1 in Philly

      newser  |  Rocky Mountain News  |  Oct 3, 07 6:45 PM CDT

      Rockies Grab Game 1 in Philly

      Colorado ace Jeff Francis dazzled the Phillies' top 4 hitters as the Rockies won 4-2 today, taking a 1-0 division series lead. Philly's quartet of Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino, Chase Utley, and Ryan Howard fizzled with a collective 0-15 and 9 strikeouts. Utley put up 4 Ks all by himself, the Rocky Mountain News reports. More »

  • July 2007

    • Philly Loses 10,000th Game

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Jul 16, 07 4:57 AM CDT

      Philly Loses 10,000th Game

      Philadelphia became the first Major League Baseball franchise to reach 10,000 losses yesterday, after a lopsided defeat by St. Louis; the 127-year-old club is now 8,810-10,000, a record that reflects one championship season and many more of total futility. This year's resilient Phillies had stalled at 9,999 for three games spanning the All-Star break. More »

  • June 2007

    • Phillies' Futility Flirts With Immortality

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Jun 12, 07 7:20 AM CDT

      Phillies' Futility Flirts With Immortality

      This year's Phillies aren't as awful as tradition would suggest, but they can't fight history. From their perch a respectably mediocre two games over .500, they can see a new milestone: 10,000 losses. The Times visits Philadelphia, where the baseball has been so bad for so long that the never-before-accomplished feat lies a mere 14 defeats away. More »

  • May 2007

    • Phillies Ace Flirts With Perfect Game

      newser  |  MLB.com  |  May 17, 07 5:52 AM CDT

      Phillies Ace Flirts With Perfect Game

      Phillies lefty Cole Hamels pitched a perfect six innings en route to a 6-2 victory over the NL Central-leading Brewers, giving up only a walk, a double, and J.J. Hardy's thirteenth home run. Ace-turned-closer Brett Myers closed out the ninth to bring the Phillies back to .500 after a disappointing start to 2007. More »

    • MVP Howard Slams Out Of Slump

      newser  |  MLB.com  |  May 10, 07 4:17 AM CDT

      MVP Howard Slams Out Of Slump

      Six shutout innings by D-Backs ace Randy Johnson went for naught after he loaded the bases in the seventh; struggling slugger Ryan Howard, last year's NL MVP, golfed the first pitch he saw from reliever Brandon Medders and put Philadelphia up for good. The Phillies won, 9-3. More »

  • April 2007

    • Phillies Manager Assaults Reporter

      newser  |  ESPN  |  Apr 18, 07 10:43 PM CDT

      Phillies Manager Assaults Reporter

      In a confrontation in his office, Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel blew up at radio host and long-time Manuel goad Howard Eskin and threatend to take him down. Later, in the Phillies clubhouse, two coaches physically restrained Manuel from making good on his threat.  Eskin had enraged the manager by suggesting he inspire his lackluster team with a verbal tirade. More »

    • Glavine Bests Moyer in Battle of Vets

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 07 10:11 AM CDT

      Glavine Bests Moyer in Battle of Vets

      In a meeting between starting pitchers almost ready to collect their pensions, youthful 41-year-old Tom Glavine out-pitched 44-year-old Jamie Moyer as the Mets topped the Phillies 5-3 Thursday at Shea Stadium. Glavine earned victory number 292 of his storied career. More »

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins throws during practice for game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 at Coors Field in Denver. The Phillies...   (Associated Press)
From left, Philadelphia Phillies coach Milt Thompson looks on as first baseman Ryan Howard, center, gets instruction from manager Charlie Manuel during practice for game 3 of a National League Division...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard leaves the cage after taking batting practice before Game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game with the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, Oct. 6,...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies' starting pitcher Jamie Moyer works the first inning against the Colorado Rockies in game Game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007,...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz, left, talks to pitcher Jamie Moyer on the mound during the third inning of Game 3 of a National League baseball division playoff series against the Colorado...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies fan Bob Wisltnie reacts as the lights go out at the beginning of the 2nd inning in Game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino watches as his solo home run clears fence in the seventh inning off of Colorado Rockies' Ubaldo Jimenez Game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino runs the bases after his solo home run in the 7th inning against the Colorado Rockies in Game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game on Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz (51) looks on as the Colorado Rockies celebrate their 2-1 victory and series sweep of the Phillies during game three of a National League Division Series playoff baseball...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins looks off towards the scoreboard after being struck out by the Colorado Rockies during game three of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz (51) looks on as the Colorado Rockies celebrate their 2-1 victory and series sweep of the Phillies during game three of a National League Division Series playoff baseball...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins looks off towards the scoreboard after being struck out by the Colorado Rockies during game three of a National League Division Series playoff baseball game Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies Chase Utley runs down Colorado Rockies Brad Hawpe's infield single in the eigth inning that advanced Garrett Atkins to third in the National League Divisional Series baseball game...   (Associated Press)
From left, Philadelphia Phillies infielders Wes Helms, Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins look on in the ninth inning of the Phillies' 2-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies in Game 3 of a National League Division...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, left, takes the ball from relief pitcher J.C. Romero as he is pulled in the eighth inning of the Phillies' 2-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies in Game 3 of a...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel talks about his new two-year contract with the team during a news conference Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 in Philadelphia. The Phillies and Manuel agreed to a...   (Associated Press)
This 1989 file photo shows Philadelphia Phillies' Mike Schmidt. (AP Photo/File)   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies great Mike Schmidt looks on during practice at spring training baseball in Clearwater, Fla., in this Feb. 26, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels (35) delivers a pitch during the second inning of baseball action against the New York Mets Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Shea Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Frank...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Phillies' Pat Burrell (5) follows through on a home run during the ninth inning of baseball action to tie the game against the New York Mets, Thursday, June 7, 2007, at Shea Stadium in New...   (Associated Press)
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The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their most common nicknames include: "The Phils", "The Phightin' Phils" or simply, "The Phightin's".The Phillies have played in the National League since their inception in 1883. Since the divisional realignment...

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Oldest existing U.S. major-league professional baseball organization. The league was founded in 1876. Its supremacy was challenged by several rival organizations over the years, of which only the American League has survived; beginning in 1903, the champions of the two leagues have engaged in an ...

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Philadelphia city (1990 pop. 1,585,577), coextensive with Philadelphia co., SE Pa., on the Delaware River c.100 mi (160 km) upstream at the influx of the Schuylkill River; chartered 1701. It is the fifth largest city in the United States and has been a leading commercial and cultural center since ...

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