Full History Of Philadelphia Phillies In Timeline From 1900

1900: Reference to MLB Losing Streak Record

The Phillies' 23-game losing streak in 1961 was the worst in the majors since 1900.

1901: Birth of the American League

In 1901, the birth of the American League (AL) led to many of the Philadelphia Phillies' better players defecting to the upstart league.

1902: Phillies Finish 46 Games Out of First Place

In 1902, the Philadelphia Phillies finished 46 games out of first place in the National League, marking the first of three straight years finishing either seventh or eighth.

1903: Baker Bowl Balcony Collapse

In 1903, a balcony collapsed during a game at the Baker Bowl, killing 12 and injuring hundreds. Rogers was forced to sell the Phillies to avoid being ruined by an avalanche of lawsuits.

1903: Reference to MLB Teams

In 1980, the Phillies became the last of the 16 teams that made up the Major Leagues from 1903 to win a World Series.

1904: Phillies Lose 100 Games

In 1904, the Philadelphia Phillies finished with a record of 52–100, making them the first team in franchise history to have lost 100 games.

1915: Phillies win first Pennant

In 1915, the Philadelphia Phillies won their first National League pennant, led by Grover Cleveland Alexander's pitching and Gavvy Cravath's batting. They defeated the Boston Braves by seven games, finishing with a 90-62 record. Cravath set the 20th century single-season record for home runs with 24.

1915: Phillies win first National League Pennant

In 1915, the Philadelphia Phillies won their first National League pennant.

1916: Phillies Fail to Capture Second Pennant

In 1916, the Philadelphia Phillies dominated the National League but fell short of capturing a second consecutive pennant, finishing two and a half games out of first place with a record of 91–62. Alexander won his second consecutive triple crown and posted 16 shutouts, tying the single-season major league record.

1917: Alexander Traded to Cubs

In 1917, Grover Cleveland Alexander was traded to the Chicago Cubs for pitcher Mike Prendegrast and catcher Pickles Dillhoefer after owner William Baker refused to increase his salary. The Phillies finished the 1917 season in second place with a record of 87–65.

1918: Start of Phillies Futility Era

In 1918, the Philadelphia Phillies began a long stretch of futility, which would last until 1948, with only one winning season.

1918: Start of Long Period of Futility

In 1918, the Philadelphia Phillies finished sixth, 13 games under .500, marking the start of one of the longest streaks of futility in baseball history, lasting until 1948.

1923: National League Park becomes Baker Bowl

In 1923, the Philadelphia Base Ball Grounds, previously known as National League Park, was renamed the Baker Bowl.

1925: Phillies Use Sheep to Trim Grass

Until 1925, the Philadelphia Phillies used a flock of sheep to trim the grass at Baker Bowl.

1926: Right Field Grandstand Collapses

In 1926, the entire right field grandstand at the Baker Bowl collapsed during a game, forcing the Philadelphia Phillies to move to the A's Shibe Park for 1927.

1927: Phillies move to Shibe Park temporarily

In 1927, the Philadelphia Phillies moved to the A's Shibe Park temporarily after the Baker Bowl right field grandstand collapsed in 1926.

1930: Baker Dies

In 1930, Baker died and left half his estate to his wife and the other half to longtime team secretary Mae Mallen.

1930: Team Surrenders Major League Record Runs

In 1930, the Philadelphia Phillies surrendered 1199 runs, a major-league record that still stands today.

1932: Baker's Widow dies

In 1932, Baker's widow died, leaving Gerald Nugent in complete control of the Philadelphia Phillies.

1932: Phillies have winning record

In 1932, the Philadelphia Phillies had one winning record during a period of futility from 1918 to 1948.

1933: Chuck Klein wins Triple Crown

In 1933, Chuck Klein won the Triple Crown while playing for the Philadelphia Phillies.

1938: Phillies move to Shibe Park

In 1938, the Philadelphia Phillies moved to Shibe Park from the Baker Bowl.

1938: Both teams play at Shibe Park

The Phillies and Athletics both played at Shibe Park since 1938.

1941: Phillies Set Franchise Record for Losses

In 1941, the Philadelphia Phillies finished with a 43–111 record, setting a franchise record for losses in a season.

March 15, 1943: Cox Purchases Team

On March 15, 1943, lumber baron William D. Cox purchased the Philadelphia Phillies with a group of investors for $190,000 and a $50,000 note.

November 23, 1943: Cox Banned; Carpenter Buys Team

On November 23, 1943, William D. Cox was banned from baseball for betting on the Philadelphia Phillies, and Bob Carpenter Sr. bought the team with his son for an estimated $400,000 on the same day.

1943: Nugent puts team up for sale

In 1943, Gerald Nugent put the Philadelphia Phillies up for sale because he did not have enough money to operate the team.

1944: Fan contest solicits new team nickname, 'Blue Jays' submission is chosen

Before the 1944 season, the team held a fan contest soliciting a new team nickname. Management chose "Blue Jays", the fan submission of Elizabeth Crooks, who received a $100 war bond as compensation. The Blue Jays name was an official "additional nickname", meaning that the team had two official nicknames simultaneously, the Phillies and the Blue Jays.

1946: Minor League Clubs Added

Before the start of the 1946 season, the Philadelphia Phillies added three minor league clubs and named them all Blue Jays: the Class C Salina Blue Jays, Class C Schenectady Blue Jays and Class D Green Bay Blue Jays.

1946: Throwback Uniform Style

In 2008, the Phillies introduced an alternate, cream-colored uniform similar to those worn from 1946 through 1949.

1948: End of Phillies Futility Era

In 1948, the Phillies ended a long stretch of futility that began in 1918.

1948: End of Long Period of Futility

The Philadelphia Phillies' long period of futility, which began in 1918, ended in 1948.

1949: Blue Jays Moniker Quietly Dropped

Although the Philadelphia Phillies claimed that the Blue Jays moniker was quietly dropped by 1949, news reports at the time indicate that the nickname, which "never caught on anyway", was not officially dropped by the team until January 1950.

1949: Phillies Finish Third

In 1949, the Philadelphia Phillies finished in third place with an 81–73 record, their first appearance in the first division in 31 years. Bob Carpenter Sr. died in June and left Bob Jr. in full control of the team.

1949: Throwback Uniform Style

In 2008, the Phillies introduced an alternate, cream-colored uniform similar to those worn from 1946 through 1949.

January 1950: Blue Jays Moniker Officially Dropped

In January 1950, the Philadelphia Phillies officially dropped the Blue Jays moniker, which "never caught on anyway".

1950: Mack Retires

In 1950, the Philadelphia Athletics finished last, and longtime manager Connie Mack retired.

1950: Phillies dubbed the "Whiz Kids" win Pennant

In 1950, the Philadelphia Phillies, dubbed the "Whiz Kids", led the National League standings for most of the season and clinched their first pennant in 35 years after Dick Sisler's tenth-inning home run against the Brooklyn Dodgers. They were later swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series.

1950: "Whiz Kids" Era

The uniforms and logo in 1992 are similar to those used during the "Whiz Kids" era from 1950 to 1969.

1951: Phillies Finish with a 73-81 Record

In 1951, the Phillies finished with a 73–81 record.

1952: Phillies Finish Nine and a Half Games Out of First Place

In 1952, the Phillies finished nine and a half games out of first place, with an 87–67 record.

1953: Shibe Park Renamed Connie Mack Stadium

In 1953, Shibe Park was renamed Connie Mack Stadium in honor of longtime Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack.

1953: Phillies Finish in Third Place

In 1953, the Phillies ended up in third place with an 83–71 record.

1954: Phillies Fail to Break .500

In 1954, the Phillies failed to break .500 and would fail to do so until 1957.

1955: Athletics Abandon Philadelphia

In 1955, the Philadelphia Athletics abandoned Philadelphia and began to play in Kansas City. The Phillies bought Shibe Park as part of the deal.

1956: Don Larsen's Perfect Game

In Game 4 of the 2022 World Series, the Astros threw a combined no-hitter, the first combined no-hitter in postseason history, and just the second no-hitter of any type in a World Series after Don Larsen's perfect game in 1956.

1957: Phillies Fail to Break .500

In 1957, the Phillies failed to break .500 and would fail to do so since 1954.

1958: Phillies finished last place in the National League

In 1958, the Phillies finished last place in the National League, marking the beginning of a streak that would last until 1961.

1960: Sawyer Quits, Mauch Replaces

In 1960, Philadelphia Phillies manager Eddie Sawyer abruptly quit the team after the season opener, and was replaced by Gene Mauch.

1960: Reference to MLB Teams

In 1980, the Phillies became the last of the 16 teams that made up the Major Leagues from 1960 to win a World Series.

1961: Phillies' Record Losing Streak

In 1961, the Philadelphia Phillies suffered a record-breaking 23-game losing streak, which marked the worst such streak in Major League Baseball since 1900.

1961: Phillies finished last place in the National League

In 1961, the Phillies finished last place in the National League, ending a streak that began in 1958.

1962: Phillies Finish Above .500; Gene Mauch wins Manager of the Year

In 1962, the Phillies finished with a record above .500 for the first time in five years. Gene Mauch was recognized as the National League Manager of the Year for his leadership.

1963: Phillies Improve to 87-75

In 1963, the Phillies showed improvement, ending the season with an 87–75 record, fueling optimism for a return to World Series contention.

1964: Phillies' Collapse

In 1964, despite holding a significant lead in the pennant race with only 12 games remaining, the Phillies suffered a historic collapse, losing 10 consecutive games and ultimately missing the pennant by a single game.

1964: Carpenter Sells Connie Mack Stadium

In 1964, due to financial losses and stadium issues, Carpenter sold Connie Mack Stadium to Philadelphia Eagles' owner Jerry Wolman, incurring a $1 million loss.

1964: Jim Bunning Throws Perfect Game

On Father's Day in 1964, Jim Bunning pitched a perfect game against the New York Mets, marking the first perfect game in Phillies' history.

1966: Phillies Finish Fourth in NL Standings

In 1966, the Phillies finished no higher than fourth place in the National League standings.

1967: Attendance Drops; New Stadium Planned

By 1967, attendance at Connie Mack Stadium began to decline, prompting the Phillies to start planning for a new stadium.

1969: Phillies Finish Fifth in NL East Division

In 1969, the Phillies finished fifth in the newly created NL East Division, posting a 63–99 record.

1969: Start of the Divisional Era

Since the start of the Divisional Era in 1969, the Philadelphia Phillies have emerged as one of MLB's most successful teams.

1969: National League Split into Two Divisions

The Phillies and the Pirates had remained together after the National League split into two divisions in 1969.

1969: "Whiz Kids" Era

The uniforms and logo in 1992 are similar to those used during the "Whiz Kids" era from 1950 to 1969.

1970: New Team Colors, Uniforms, and Logo

From 1970 to 1991, the Phillies sported noticeably different colors, uniforms, and a logo, adopting a dark burgundy as the main team color and a classic pinstripe style for home uniforms. The Phillies uniform also marked the first appearance of "racing stripes" on a baseball uniform.

1970: Phillies leave Connie Mack Stadium

In 1970, the Philadelphia Phillies played their last game at Connie Mack Stadium.

1970: Last Game at Connie Mack Stadium

In 1970, the Phillies played their last game at Connie Mack Stadium, winning 2–1 against the Expos to avoid last place. After the game, fans removed items from the ballpark as souvenirs.

1971: Rick Wise No-Hitter; Harry Kalas Joins Broadcasting Team

In 1971, Phillies pitcher Rick Wise threw a no-hitter and hit two home runs in the same game against the Cincinnati Reds. Also in 1971, Harry Kalas joined the Phillies broadcasting team.

1971: Phillies move to Veterans Stadium

In 1971, the Philadelphia Phillies moved to Veterans Stadium.

1972: Pale Blue Base-Color for Away Game Uniforms

From 1972 to 1988, a pale blue (as opposed to traditional grey) was used as the base-color for away game uniforms.

1972: Carpenter given control of team

In 1972, Ruly Carpenter was given control of the team when his father stepped down as team president.

1972: Steve Carlton Wins Cy Young Award; Carpenter Jr. Retires

In 1972, despite the Phillies being the worst team in baseball, Steve Carlton won nearly half of their games and was awarded his first NL Cy Young Award. Also in 1972, Bob Carpenter Jr. retired and passed team ownership to his son Ruly.

1974: Phillies Finish Below .500

The 1985 season was the first time the team finished below .500 since 1974.

1976: Phillies Win Division Title; Lose NLCS

In 1976, the Phillies won their division title but fell short in the NLCS against the Reds.

1977: Steve Carlton Wins Cy Young Award again

In 1977, Steve Carlton was awarded his second NL Cy Young Award.

1977: Toronto Blue Jays Start Play

In 1977, the Blue Jays moniker was later adopted by Toronto's MLB club when it started play.

1977: Phillies adopted Batting Practice Jersey

In 1977, the Phillies were an early adopter of the batting practice jersey, wearing a maroon v-necked top with the "Phillies" script name across the chest, as well as the player name and number on the back and a player number on the left sleeve, all in white.

1977: Phillies Win Division Title; Lose NLCS

In 1977, the Phillies won their division title but fell short in the NLCS against the Dodgers.

1978: Phillies Win Division Title; Lose NLCS

In 1978, the Phillies won their division title but fell short in the NLCS against the Dodgers.

May 19, 1979: "Saturday Night Specials" Debut and End

On May 19, 1979, the Phillies debuted and last wore the all-burgundy "Saturday Night Specials" uniform, a 10–5 loss to the Montreal Expos. The immediate reaction was negative, and the idea was abandoned.

1979: Pete Rose Acquired

In 1979, the Phillies acquired Pete Rose, a move that was expected to elevate the team's performance.

1979: Pete Rose Wore Maroon Batting Jersey

Pete Rose wore the maroon batting jersey in place of the road jersey during the 1979 All-Star Game.

1980: Phillies win first World Series

In 1980, the Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series championship, defeating the Kansas City Royals.

1980: Phillies Win NL Pennant

In 1980, the Phillies won the National League East and defeated the Houston Astros in a memorable NLCS, winning their first NL pennant in 30 years with a game-winning hit by Garry Maddox.

1980: Reference to championship team

In 1989, Mike Schmidt retired from baseball after playing in only 42 games, becoming the last member of the 1980 championship team.

1980: World Series Title

The Phillies achieved their most enduring success while wearing the burgundy uniform style and color motif, including a World Series title in 1980.

1981: Ruly Carpenter Sells the Team

In 1981, Ruly Carpenter sold the Phillies for $32.5 million to a group headed by William Yale Giles.

1981: Phillies Return to Playoffs

In 1981, the Phillies returned to the playoffs but were defeated by the Montreal Expos in the National League Division Series. Mike Schmidt won his second consecutive NL MVP award that year.

1982: Phillies Narrowly Miss Playoffs; Carlton Wins Cy Young

In 1982, the Phillies narrowly missed the playoffs, finishing three games behind the St. Louis Cardinals. Steve Carlton won his fourth career NL Cy Young Award.

1983: Phillies Win NL Pennant; Lose World Series

In 1983, the Phillies returned to the playoffs, won their fourth NL pennant by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers, and then lost to the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series. John Denny was named the 1983 NL Cy Young Award winner. The team earned the nickname "Wheeze Kids".

1983: World Series appearance

The Phillies achieved their most enduring success while wearing the burgundy uniform style and color motif, including another World Series appearance in 1983.

1984: Phillies Finish Fourth in NL East; Schmidt Leads League

In 1984, the Phillies finished fourth in the NL East with a record of 81–81. Mike Schmidt led the National League in both home runs and runs batted in.

1985: Phillies Finish Below .500

The 1985 season marked the first time since 1974 that the Phillies finished with a record below .500.

1986: Phillies Finish Second in Division; Schmidt Wins Awards

In 1986, despite releasing Steve Carlton due to injuries, the Phillies finished second in the division. Mike Schmidt led the National League in home runs and runs batted in, winning his third National League MVP award, sixth Silver Slugger award, and tenth Gold Glove.

1987: Steve Bedrosian Wins Cy Young Award

In 1987, Phillies closer Steve Bedrosian was named the NL Cy Young Award winner.

1988: Schmidt Misses Most of Season

Due to injuries, Mike Schmidt missed most of the 1988 season.

1988: Pale Blue Base-Color for Away Game Uniforms

From 1972 to 1988, a pale blue (as opposed to traditional grey) was used as the base-color for away game uniforms.

1989: Mike Schmidt Retires

In 1989, Mike Schmidt retired from baseball after playing in only 42 games. He was the last member of the 1980 championship team.

1990: Mulholland No-Hitter

In 1990, Terry Mulholland lost a perfect game in the seventh inning due to a throwing error but was still credited with a no-hitter.

1991: New Team Colors, Uniforms, and Logo

From 1970 to 1991, the Phillies sported noticeably different colors, uniforms, and a logo, adopting a dark burgundy as the main team color and a classic pinstripe style for home uniforms. The Phillies uniform also marked the first appearance of "racing stripes" on a baseball uniform.

1992: Uniform and Logo Change

Before the 1992 season, the Phillies changed their uniform and logo to resemble those used during the "Whiz Kids" era. The season ended with the team in last place.

1992: Team Colors, Uniform, and Logo Date Back

The Phillies' current team colors, uniform, and logo date back to 1992. The main team colors are red and white, with blue as an accent.

1993: Phillies Win NL Pennant; Lose World Series

In 1993, the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves to win the National League Championship Series, earning their fifth NL pennant. However, they were defeated by the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series after a walk-off home run by Joe Carter in Game 6.

1993: Scott Rolen Drafted

In 1993, the Phillies drafted third baseman Scott Rolen in the second round of the amateur draft.

1993: Emergence of "Macho Row"

In 1993, the Phillies were led by stars such as Darren Daulton, John Kruk, Lenny Dykstra, and Curt Schilling and were dubbed "Macho Row" for their unique look, endearing them to fans. Attendance reached a record high the following season.

1993: Toronto Blue Jays Defeat the Phillies

In 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games in the World Series.

1993: Reference to Last Winning Season

In 2001, former Phillie Larry Bowa was hired as manager and led the Phillies to their first winning season since 1993.

1993: Reference to 1993 Team

Several players from the 1993 team were either traded or left the team soon after.

1993: National League Split into Two Divisions

The Phillies and the Pirates had remained together after the National League split into two divisions in 1969. During the period of two-division play (1969–1993), the two National League East division rivals won the two highest numbers of division championships

1993: Phillies Upset Braves in NL Championship Series

The Phillies' rivalry with the Atlanta Braves started prior to the teams becoming division mates, as the Phillies upset the Braves in the 1993 NL Championship Series.

1994: All-Blue Caps Controversy

In 1994, the Phillies introduced all-blue caps for home day games, which were unpopular with the players and considered bad luck. A compromise was reached to wear them for weekday games.

1994: MLB Strike Impacts Attendance and Success

The 1994-95 Major League Baseball strike and the arrival of the Atlanta Braves in the division due to realignment negatively impacted attendance and on-field success for the Phillies.

1994: Franchises Dominate NL East Standings

Throughout their rivalry since 1994, both franchises have dominated the National League East standings.

1995: Braves Won Division

The Braves won the division from 1995–2005.

1996: Drafted players

Between 1996 and 2002, the Phillies drafted players who would soon become the core of the team, including Jimmy Rollins, Pat Burrell, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Cole Hamels.

1996: Scott Rolen Reaches Majors

In 1996, Scott Rolen reached the major leagues.

1997: Scott Rolen Named Rookie of the Year

In 1997, Scott Rolen was named National League Rookie of the Year.

2001: Larry Bowa Hired as Manager

In 2001, former Phillie Larry Bowa was hired as manager and led the Phillies to their first winning season since 1993, finishing two games out of first place. Bowa was named National League Manager of the Year.

December 6, 2002: Jim Thome Signs with Phillies

On December 6, 2002, Jim Thome signed a six-year, $85 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

2002: Drafted players

Between 1996 and 2002, the Phillies drafted players who would soon become the core of the team, including Jimmy Rollins, Pat Burrell, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Cole Hamels.

2002: Scott Rolen Traded to Cardinals

In 2002, Scott Rolen was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals after demanding a trade due to frustration with management.

September 28, 2003: Larry Christenson Wears Old Burgundy Uniform

During the closing ceremonies at Veterans Stadium on September 28, 2003, Larry Christenson wore the old burgundy uniform from 1979 during a procession of former players.

2003: Phillies leave Veterans Stadium

In 2003, the Philadelphia Phillies played their last game at Veterans Stadium.

2003: Phillies Named Division Favorites; Winning Start

The Phillies managed their first winning opening month in 2008, since 2003.

2004: Charlie Manuel Takes Over as Manager

After the 2004 season, Charlie Manuel replaced Larry Bowa as the club's manager.

2004: Phillies move to Citizens Bank Park

In 2004, the Philadelphia Phillies moved to Citizens Bank Park.

November 2005: Pat Gillick Replaces Ed Wade as General Manager

In November 2005, Pat Gillick replaced Ed Wade as the Phillies' general manager, bringing in players such as Shane Victorino, Jayson Werth, and Jamie Moyer.

2005: Braves Won Division

The Braves won the division from 1995–2005.

2006: Ryan Howard Wins MVP Award

Ryan Howard won the National League Most Valuable Player Award for the 2006 season.

2006: Teams Battle for Playoff Position

Since 2006, the Phillies and Mets have battled for playoff position.

November 29, 2007: New Uniforms Modeled

On November 29, 2007, the Phillies' new cream-colored uniforms were announced and modeled by Jimmy Rollins, Cole Hamels, and Robin Roberts.

2007: Rollins Wins MVP Award; Phillies Win Division Title

In 2007, Jimmy Rollins won the NL MVP Award. After losing their 10,000th game, the Phillies won the National League East division title but were swept by the Colorado Rockies in the Division Series. Brad Lidge was acquired through a trade with the Houston Astros after the season.

2007: Start of Phillies' Consecutive Division Titles

In 2007, the Philadelphia Phillies began a streak of five consecutive divisional titles.

2007: Phillies Won Division

The Phillies won five straight division titles from 2007–2011.

2007: Phillies' Eastern Division Title

The Phillies' 2007 Eastern Division Title was won on the last day of the season as the Mets lost a seven-game lead with 17 games remaining.

2008: Phillies wore 2008 World Champions patches on their uniforms

From Opening Day through July 26, 2009, the Phillies wore 2008 World Champions patches on the right sleeve of their home uniforms to celebrate their World Series victory the season prior.

2008: Utley and Lidge All-Stars; Blanton Acquired

In 2008, Chase Utley and Brad Lidge represented the Phillies at the MLB All-Star Game. On July 17, the Phillies traded for starting pitcher Joe Blanton.

2008: Blue Cap Introduced with Alternate Home Uniform

In 2008, a slightly different blue cap (with a red bill) was introduced as part of the alternate home uniform for day games, a throwback to the late 1940s.

2008: Phillies win second World Series

In 2008, the Philadelphia Phillies won their second World Series championship, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays.

2008: Cream-Colored Uniform Introduced

In 2008, the Phillies introduced an alternate, cream-colored uniform for home day games to celebrate their 125th anniversary. A blue cap with a red bill accompanied the uniform.

2008: Phillies Named Division Favorites; Winning Start

In 2008, the Phillies were favored to repeat as division champions, but had a slow start to the season. Still, the Phillies managed their first winning opening month since 2003.

2008: Mets Contended

The Mets contended in 2007 and 2008, while the Phillies won five consecutive division titles from 2007 to 2011.

July 26, 2009: Phillies wore 2008 World Champions patches on their uniforms

From Opening Day through July 26, 2009, the Phillies wore 2008 World Champions patches on the right sleeve of their home uniforms to celebrate their World Series victory the season prior.

September 30, 2009: Phillies Clinch Third Consecutive National League East Division Title

On September 30, 2009, the Phillies clinched their third consecutive National League East Division title, marking the first time they had achieved this since the 1976-78 seasons.

2009: Phillies Appear in World Series

The Phillies series against the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series was the first time the series went to Philadelphia since 2009.

2011: End of Phillies' Consecutive Division Titles

In 2011, the Philadelphia Phillies concluded their streak of five consecutive divisional titles.

2011: Last Playoff Appearance

The 2022 season marked the first time the Phillies reached the playoffs since 2011.

2011: Phillies Won Division

The Phillies won five straight division titles from 2007–2011.

August 2015: Philadelphia Phillies' UK Facebook group launch

In August 2015, an international support group for the Philadelphia Phillies was formed on social media with the creation of a Philadelphia Phillies' UK Facebook group.

2016: Red Alternate Uniform Added

In 2016, the Phillies added a red alternate uniform for mid-week afternoon games, similar to their spring training uniforms.

May 2017: UK Phillies' Twitter account launch

In May 2017, an international support group for the Philadelphia Phillies was formed on social media with the creation of a UK Phillies' Twitter account.

September 29, 2017: Pete Mackanin Fired as Manager

On September 29, 2017, Pete Mackanin was fired as manager of the Phillies.

2017: Red Alternate Uniform Unofficially Retired

Following the 2017 season, the red alternate uniform was unofficially retired, and the Phillies revived their powder blue throwbacks.

March 2018: Phillies' France account launch

In March 2018, a Phillies' France account was launched in French, further expanding the team's international social media presence.

2018: Braves Won Division

The Braves won six straight division titles from 2018–2023.

July 27, 2019: Phillies Wear Burgundy Uniform Again for 40th Anniversary

On July 27, 2019, the Phillies wore the burgundy uniform again for the 40th anniversary of the original game from 1979, losing to the Atlanta Braves 15–7.

2021: Red Alternates Brought Back

In 2021, the red alternates were brought back for select road games and became the team's preferred uniform during "getaway day" road games.

2022: Phillies fire manager and reach playoffs

In 2022, the Phillies fired manager Joe Girardi on June 3 and replaced him with Rob Thomson. They ended the season 87–75, reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2011.

2022: Phillies Postseason Run

In the 2022 postseason, the Phillies eliminated the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, and San Diego Padres to advance to the World Series. Bryce Harper was named MVP of the NLCS. On October 10, 2022, Rob Thomson's interim manager role was removed, and he was named the team's manager.

2022: Phillies defeat Braves in Postseason

The Phillies defeated the Braves in the 2022 postseason.

2022: Player number displayed on one sleeve

Until 2022, the Phillies were the only team that also displayed the player's number on one sleeve, except on the alternate jersey, in addition to the usual placement on the back of the jersey.

2023: Red Alternates Retired Again

After the 2023 season, the Phillies retired the red alternates in anticipation of a new City Connect uniform.

2023: Sleeves left blank in anticipation of a future uniform advertisement

Since 2023, the sleeves on the Phillies' primary uniforms were left blank in anticipation of a future uniform advertisement.

2023: Braves Won Division

The Braves won six straight division titles from 2018–2023.

2023: Phillies defeat Braves in Postseason

The Phillies defeated the Braves in the 2023 postseason.

2024: Independence Blue Cross (IBX) as the team's first uniform advertiser.

In 2024, the Phillies unveiled Independence Blue Cross (IBX) as the team's first uniform advertiser.

2024: City Connect Uniform Unveiled

In 2024, the Phillies unveiled a new City Connect uniform inspired by Philadelphia's flag colors, featuring "Philly" on the chest and a Liberty Bell silhouette on the cap. The Phillies wore their City Connect uniforms for 12 Friday night home games in the 2024 season.

2024: Uniform change

Prior to 2024, the Phillies were the one of two MLB teams to use chain stitching in their chest emblems. However, when Nike changed the league's uniforms to the Vapor Premier uniform in 2024, the Phillies' wordmark crest was changed to a tackle twill patch style.