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Phillies Lose All-Star to Shoulder Injury, Casting Doubt on Opening Day • Mar. 10, 2025, 9:53 AM ET (Newsweek)

Mets' Four-Time All-Star Admits Dislike for Phillies Rival: 'We Never Said Hello' • Mar. 6, 2025, 4:25 AM ET (Newsweek)

Former Phillies Closer Joins NL East Rival as Non-Roster Invitee • Mar. 4, 2025, 2:19 AM ET (Newsweek)

Former Phillies Infielder, Member of World Series Champion Braves, Dies • Mar. 1, 2025, 10:17 PM ET (Newsweek)

Jesús Luzardo impresses in ‘electric’ Phillies debut, his first start in 257 days • Feb. 28, 2025, 9:47 PM ET (New York Times)

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Also Known As	Philadelphia Quakers • Worcester Brown Stockings • Philadelphia Phils • Philadelphia Blue Jays
Awards And Honors	World Series (2008) • World Series (1980)
Date	1883 - present
Headquarters	Philadelphia
Areas Of Involvement	baseball
Related People	Pete Rose • Grover Cleveland Alexander • Roy Halladay • Bryce Harper • Jimmie Foxx • Nap Lajoie • Joe Morgan • Steve Carlton • Fergie Jenkins • Mike Schmidt • Charles Albert Bender • Harvey Kuenn • Jim Bunning

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