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Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States - The Philadelphia Phillies is a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball National League. The Phillies are a professional baseball team.

The Phillies have been created in 1883 as the Quakers. The name was changed to "Philadelphia", then reduced to "Phillies." Phillies and the Quakers were used interchangeably until before the team officially became the Phillies in 1890. They have also been nicknamed the "Blue Jays" from 1943 to 1948. Their other nicknames are "The Fightin Phils'," "The Phightin Phils", "The" Fightin, "The" Phightins, "Alleghany" and "Innocents" .

The team is the oldest, with a name, staying in one located in all U.S. professional sports. However, even longevity can not guarantee greatness. The Phillies have had their ups and downs in the world of baseball. The team won the game records considered some of the best games, but the team also has the record for most losses.

Important moments and accomplishments

The Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series in 1980. They played against the Kansas City Royals and won four games in six. They also received the MVP award this year for the performance of Michael Jack Schmidt.

They have also won six NHL flames, and eight division titles Est.

When the Phillies won their first National League Pennants title, they beat the Boston Braves who were not able to win one of five games.

The Phillies have five players to have won an MVP award. Of these five, Mike Schmidt won three times (1980, 1981 and 1986), and four others won one each. The others are Chuck Klein (1932), Jim Konstanty (1950), Ryan Howard (2006), and Jimmy Rollins (2007).

The team has won six times Cy Young Award, Steve Calton won four times (1972, 1977, 1980 and 1982). The other two fellows are John Denny Young CY (1983), and Steve Bedrosian (1987).

Four Phillies have received rookie of the year. The four winners were Jack Sanford (1957), Dick Allen (1964), Scott Rolen (1997), and Ryan Howard (2006).

There are a total of fifteen players who have hit four home runs in one game. Of those 15, three were Phillies, namely Ed Delahanty (1896), Chuck Klein (1936), and Mike Schmidt (1976).

Pitchers in the current file:

- Joe Blanton
- Cole Hamels
- Jamie Moyer
Brett Myers -
Clay Condrey -
- Chad Durbin
Scott Eyre -
JA Happ -
Ryan Madson -
- JC Romero
- Brad Lidge

Philadelphia Phillies news:

The Phillies became the first Major League Baseball team to join the Green Power Partnership Agency of Environmental Protection. The program focuses on the motivation of large organizations around the world to buy green power to minimize the impact of our environment.

Last season was great for the fans of Philadelphia, after winning a National League title and become champions of the Eastern Division.? Fans who have stayed dedicated to the Phillies can expect more exciting games for the Phillies this season to come.