The Philadelphia Phillies are a professional baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are a member of the National League East division in Major League Baseball.
The Phillies were founded in 1883 as the Quakers, and have since changed their name several times before settling on the Phillies in 1890.
The team's colors are red, white, and blue, and their mascot is the Phillie Phanatic, a green, furry creature with a long snout.
The Phillies play their home games at Citizens Bank Park, which opened in 2004 and has a seating capacity of over 43,000.
The team has won two World Series championships, in 1980 and 2008, as well as seven National League pennants.
The Phillies have had several Hall of Fame players, including Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, and Robin Roberts.
The team's biggest rival is the New York Mets, with whom they compete in the intense "Subway Series" rivalry.
The Phillies have retired the numbers of several former players, including Schmidt (#20), Carlton (#32), and Roberts (#36).
The team's current manager is Joe Girardi, who took over in 2020 after previously managing the New York Yankees.
The Phillies have a dedicated fan base known as the "Philly Phaithful," who are known for their passion and loyalty to the team.