History of Philadelphia Phillies in Timeline
The Philadelphia Phillies are a professional baseball team based in Philadelphia, competing in MLB as part of the National League East Division. Their home stadium is Citizens Bank Park, located in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex since 2004.
1901: No City Series Held
In 1901, the City Series between the Phillies and the Athletics was not held due to legal conflicts between the National and American Leagues.
1901: Birth of the American League
In 1901, with the birth of the American League, many of the Philadelphia Phillies' better players defected to the upstart league.
1902: No City Series Held
In 1902, the City Series between the Phillies and the Athletics was not held due to legal conflicts between the National and American Leagues.
1902: Dismal Season
In 1902, the Philadelphia Phillies finished 46 games out of first place in the National League.
1903: Baker Bowl Balcony Collapse
In 1903, a balcony collapsed during a game at the Baker Bowl, killing 12 and injuring hundreds.
1903: Start of the City Series
In 1903, the City Series began, featuring baseball games between the Philadelphia Athletics of the American League and the Philadelphia Phillies.
1904: First 100-Loss Season
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: First Pennant and World Series Appearance
In 1915, the Philadelphia Phillies won their first National League pennant and went on to face the Boston Red Sox in the World Series, ultimately losing the series four games to one.
1915: First National League Pennant
In 1915, the Philadelphia Phillies won their first National League pennant.
1916: Near Pennant Capture
In 1916, the Philadelphia Phillies narrowly missed capturing a second consecutive pennant, finishing two and a half games out of first place with a record of 91–62. Grover Alexander won his second consecutive triple crown.
1917: Alexander Traded to Cubs
In 1917, Grover Alexander was traded to the Chicago Cubs due to owner William Baker's refusal to increase his salary.
1918: Start of Futility
In 1918, the Philadelphia Phillies began a 31-year period of futility.
1918: Start of Long Period of Futility
In 1918, the Philadelphia Phillies finished sixth, marking the start of a long period of futility that would last until 1948.
1923: Stadium Renamed Baker Bowl
In 1923, the Philadelphia Base Ball Grounds were renamed the Baker Bowl.
1925: Sheep Trim the Grass
Until 1925, the Philadelphia Phillies used a flock of sheep to trim the grass at the Baker Bowl.
1926: Grandstand Collapse
In 1926, the entire right field grandstand collapsed at the Baker Bowl, forcing the Philadelphia Phillies to move to the A's Shibe Park for 1927.
1927: Temporary Move to Shibe Park
In 1927, after the grandstand collapse at the Baker Bowl, the Philadelphia Phillies moved to the A's Shibe Park.
1930: Baker's Death
In 1930, Philadelphia Phillies owner William Baker died and left half his estate to his wife and the other half to Mae Mallen.
1930: Runs Allowed Record
In 1930, the Philadelphia Phillies surrendered 1199 runs, a major-league record that still stands today.
1932: Winning Record
From 1918 to 1948, the Philadelphia Phillies had only one winning record, which came in 1932.
1932: Chuck Klein wins MVP
In 1932, Chuck Klein won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.
1932: Nugent's Control
In 1932, after Baker's widow died, Gerald Nugent gained complete control of the Philadelphia Phillies.
1933: Chuck Klein's Triple Crown
In 1933, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Chuck Klein won the Triple Crown.
July 10, 1936: Chuck Klein Hits Four Home Runs
On July 10, 1936, Chuck Klein hit four home runs in a single game at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.
1938: Move to Shibe Park
In 1938, the Philadelphia Phillies moved to Shibe Park.
1938: Phillies and Athletics at Shibe Park
Since 1938, both the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Athletics had played at Shibe Park.
1939: By Saam Becomes Phillies Broadcaster
In 1939, By Saam became a Phillies broadcaster, serving until 1975.
1941: Record 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 the Team
On March 15, 1943, 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 and Carpenter Purchases 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.
1943: Team Up For Sale
In 1943, Nugent realized he did not have enough money to operate the Philadelphia Phillies, and put it up for sale.
1944: Blue Jays Nickname
In 1944, the Philadelphia Phillies held a fan contest and adopted the "Blue Jays" as an official "additional nickname".
1946: Minor League Clubs
In 1946, the Philadelphia Phillies added three minor league clubs and named them all Blue Jays.
1946: Cream-colored uniform similar to those worn from 1946 through 1949
In 2008, the Phillies introduced an alternate, cream-colored uniform for home day games as a tribute to their 125th anniversary. The uniforms are similar to those worn from 1946 through 1949.
1948: End of Long Period of Futility
From 1918 to 1948, the Philadelphia Phillies had only one winning record. This long losing streak saddled the franchise with a reputation for failure.
1948: End of Futility
In 1948, the Philadelphia Phillies ended a 31-year period of futility that began in 1918.
1949: Unofficial Dropping of the Moniker
Although the team in the 2000s claimed that the "Blue Jays" moniker was quietly dropped by 1949, news reports at the time indicate that the nickname was not officially dropped by the team until January 1950.
1949: Third Place Finish
In 1949, the Philadelphia Phillies rocketed up the standings to third place with an 81–73 record, their first appearance in the first division in 31 years. Bob Carpenter Jr. took full control of the team after his father's death.
1949: Cream-colored uniform similar to those worn from 1946 through 1949
In 2008, the Phillies introduced an alternate, cream-colored uniform for home day games as a tribute to their 125th anniversary. The uniforms are similar to those worn from 1946 through 1949.
January 1950: Blue Jays Moniker Dropped
In January 1950, the Philadelphia Phillies officially dropped the "Blue Jays" moniker, which "never caught on anyway".
1950: Jim Konstanty wins MVP
In 1950, Jim Konstanty won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.
1950: Athletics Last Place Finish and Connie Mack's Retirement
In 1950, the Philadelphia Athletics finished last and longtime manager Connie Mack retired.
1950: "Whiz Kids" Pennant
In 1950, the Philadelphia Phillies, known as the "Whiz Kids", clinched their first National League pennant in 35 years with a dramatic tenth inning home run by Dick Sisler. They were later swept by the New York Yankees in the World Series.
1950: Similar uniforms used during the "Whiz Kids" era
The uniforms and logo introduced in 1992 are very similar to those used during the "Whiz Kids" era from 1950 to 1969.
1951: Phillies Finish with 73-81 Record
In 1951, the Philadelphia Phillies finished with a 73–81 record.
1952: Phillies Finish with 87-67 Record
In 1952, the Philadelphia Phillies finished nine and a half games out of first place with an 87–67 record.
1953: Shibe Park Renamed
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 Philadelphia Phillies managed to end up in third place with an 83–71 record.
1954: Phillies Failed to Break .500
From 1954 to 1957, the Philadelphia Phillies would fail to break .500.
1955: End of City Series
In 1955, the City Series came to an end after the Philadelphia Athletics moved to Kansas City, Missouri.
1955: Athletics Move to Kansas City
In 1955, the Philadelphia Athletics moved to Kansas City. As part of the deal, the Philadelphia Phillies bought Shibe Park.
1956: Don Larsen's Perfect Game
In 1956, Don Larsen pitched a perfect game in the World Series. This is referenced when the Houston Astros threw a combined no-hitter against the Phillies in the 2022 World Series.
1957: Phillies Failed to Break .500
From 1954 to 1957, the Philadelphia Phillies would fail to break .500.
1957: Jack Sanford wins Rookie of the Year
In 1957, Jack Sanford won Rookie of the Year honors.
1958: Last Place
From 1958 to 1961, the Philadelphia Phillies finished last place in the National League.
1960: Sawyer Quits and Mauch Replaces
In 1960, Philadelphia Phillies manager Eddie Sawyer abruptly quit the team after the season opener and was replaced by Gene Mauch.
1961: Last Place
From 1958 to 1961, the Philadelphia Phillies finished last place in the National League.
1961: Phillies' record losing streak
In 1961, the Philadelphia Phillies experienced a significant setback, losing 23 consecutive games. This losing streak was the worst in major league baseball since 1900.
1962: Bill Campbell Becomes Phillies Broadcaster
In 1962, Bill Campbell became a Phillies broadcaster, serving until 1970.
1962: Phillies finish above .500
In 1962, the Phillies finished the season with a winning record (above .500) for the first time in five years. Gene Mauch was also named National League Manager of the Year for the season.
1963: Richie Ashburn Becomes Phillies Broadcaster
In 1963, Richie Ashburn became a Phillies broadcaster, serving until 1997.
1963: Phillies improve record
In 1963, the Philadelphia Phillies improved their record, finishing the season with an 87–75 record.
1964: Dick Allen named Rookie of the Year
In 1964, Dick Allen was named Rookie of the Year.
1964: Phillies collapse in pennant race
In 1964, despite leading the pennant race with a 90–60 record as of September 20th, the Philadelphia Phillies lost 10 consecutive games. This resulted in the team finishing one game out of first place and losing the pennant to the St. Louis Cardinals.
1964: Phillies owner sells Connie Mack Stadium
In 1964, the Philadelphia Phillies owner sold Connie Mack Stadium to Philadelphia Eagles owner Jerry Wolman for a $1 million loss.
1964: Jim Bunning pitches perfect game
On Father's Day in 1964, Jim Bunning pitched a perfect game against the New York Mets. It was the first perfect game in Philadelphia Phillies' history.
1966: Phillies finish fourth in NL standings
During the 1966 season, the Philadelphia Phillies finished no higher than fourth place in the National League standings.
1967: Attendance drop at Connie Mack Stadium
By 1967, attendance at Connie Mack Stadium began to decline, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to start planning for a new stadium.
1969: National League Split into Two Divisions
After the National League split into two divisions in 1969, the Phillies and the Pirates remained together.
1969: Phillies finish fifth in NL East Division
In the 1969 season, the Philadelphia Phillies finished fifth in the newly created National League East Division, with a record of 63–99.
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: Similar uniforms used during the "Whiz Kids" era
The uniforms and logo introduced in 1992 are very similar to those used during the "Whiz Kids" era from 1950 to 1969.
1970: Final Season at Connie Mack Stadium
1970 marked the final season the Philadelphia Phillies played at Connie Mack Stadium.
1970: Bill Campbell Ends Broadcasting Career with Phillies
In 1970, Bill Campbell ended his broadcasting career with the Phillies.
1970: Phillies last game at Connie Mack Stadium
In 1970, the Philadelphia Phillies played their last game at Connie Mack Stadium, avoiding last place by defeating the Expos 2–1. Fans removed items from the ballpark after the game.
1970: Uniform and Logo Change
In 1970, the Phillies adopted a dark burgundy as the main team color, with a classic pinstripe style for home uniforms. A new Phillies "P" logo was also introduced.
1971: Harry Kalas Becomes Phillies Broadcaster
In 1971, Harry Kalas became a Phillies broadcaster, serving until 2009.
1971: Rick Wise pitches no-hitter and hits two home runs
In 1971, Phillies pitcher Rick Wise pitched a no-hitter and hit two home runs in the same game against the Cincinnati Reds. Also that season, Harry Kalas joined the Phillies broadcasting team.
1971: Move to Veterans Stadium
In 1971, the Philadelphia Phillies moved to Veterans Stadium.
1972: Away Game Uniforms Base-Color
From 1972 to 1988, a pale blue (as opposed to traditional grey) was used as the base-color for away game uniforms.
1972: Dan Baker Starts as PA Announcer
In 1972, Dan Baker started as the Phillies' public-address (PA) announcer.
1972: Steve Carlton wins Cy Young Award
In 1972, Steve Carlton won the Cy Young Award.
1975: By Saam Ends Broadcasting Career with Phillies
In 1975, By Saam ended his broadcasting career with the Phillies.
April 17, 1976: Mike Schmidt Hits Four Home Runs
On April 17, 1976, Mike Schmidt hit four home runs in a single game at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
1976: Phillies win division title
In 1976, the Philadelphia Phillies won a division title. However, they fell short in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Cincinnati Reds.
1977: Dodgers Pitcher Hooton Taunted by Fans
In 1977, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Burt Hooton's poor performance during game three of the NLCS was attributed to the crowd's taunting.
1977: Steve Carlton wins his second Cy Young Award
In 1977, Steve Carlton won his second National League Cy Young Award.
1977: Toronto Blue Jays
In 1977, the "Blue Jays" moniker would be used by Toronto's MLB club when it started play.
1977: Phillies win division title again
In 1977, the Philadelphia Phillies won a division title again. However, they fell short in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
1977: Phillies Adopt 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.
1978: Phillies win third division title
In 1978, the Philadelphia Phillies won their third straight division title. However, they fell short in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
1978: Phillies Wall of Fame Started
In 1978, the Phillies Wall of Fame was started as the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame.
1978: Introduction of the Phillie Phanatic
In 1978, the team introduced a new mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, who has been called "baseball's best mascot", and has become closely associated with the marketing of the team.
May 19, 1979: "Saturday Night Specials" Debut and Immediate Disapproval
On May 19, 1979, the Phillies introduced all-burgundy uniforms with white trimmings, called "Saturday Night Specials," for Saturday games. The uniforms were negatively received and quickly abandoned after a 10–5 loss to the Montreal Expos.
1979: Phillies acquire Pete Rose
In 1979, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Pete Rose, a move that was expected to elevate the team.
1980: Mike Schmidt wins MVP
In 1980, Mike Schmidt won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.
1980: McGraw's Victory Parade Comment
In 1980, during the victory parade after the World Series, Tug McGraw told New York fans they could "take this championship and shove it."
1980: Phillies win NL pennant
In 1980, the Philadelphia Phillies won the National League East. They defeated the Houston Astros in a memorable NLCS, earning their first National League pennant in 30 years. Garry Maddox secured the win with a 10th-inning hit.
1980: Phillies win first World Series championship
In 1980, the Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series championship, defeating the Kansas City Royals in six games. Mike Schmidt was named World Series Most Valuable Player. The final game had a television audience of 54.9 million viewers. Steve Carlton captured his third NL Cy Young Award.
1980: World Series Championship
In 1980, the Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series championship, defeating the Kansas City Royals.
1980: Phillies World Series Title
The Phillies achieved its most enduring success while wearing this uniform style and color motif, including a World Series title in 1980 and another World Series appearance in 1983.
1980: First Championship Post-Expansion
With their first championship in 1980, the Philadelphia Phillies were the last of the 16 pre-expansion teams to win a World Series.
1981: Mike Schmidt wins MVP
In 1981, Mike Schmidt won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award for the second consecutive year.
1981: Phillies sold to William Yale Giles' group
In 1981, Ruly Carpenter sold the Philadelphia Phillies for $32.5 million to a group headed by William Yale Giles.
1981: Expos defeat Phillies in NLDS
In 1981, during the National League Division Series (NLDS), the Montreal Expos (now the Washington Nationals) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies with a 3–2 victory.
1981: Phillies defeated in NL Division Series
In 1981, the Philadelphia 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 Most Valuable Player award that year.
1982: Steve Carlton wins Cy Young Award
In 1982, Steve Carlton won the Cy Young Award.
1982: Phillies miss playoffs, Steve Carlton wins Cy Young
In 1982, the Philadelphia Phillies narrowly missed the playoffs, finishing three games behind the St. Louis Cardinals. Steve Carlton captured his fourth career NL Cy Young Award that year.
1983: John Denny wins Cy Young Award
In 1983, John Denny won the Cy Young Award.
1983: Phillies Select Centennial Team
In 1983, instead of inducting a player into the Wall of Fame, the Phillies selected their Centennial Team, commemorating the best players of the first 100 years in franchise history.
1983: Phillies win NL Pennant, lose World Series
In 1983, the Philadelphia Phillies returned to the playoffs and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to capture their fourth National League pennant. However, they lost to the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series. John Denny was named the 1983 NL Cy Young Award winner.
1983: Phillies World Series Appearance
The Phillies achieved its most enduring success while wearing this uniform style and color motif, including a World Series title in 1980 and another World Series appearance in 1983.
1984: Phillies finish fourth in NL East
In 1984, the Philadelphia Phillies finished fourth in the National League East with a record of 81–81. Mike Schmidt led the National League in home runs and runs batted in.
1984: Phillies Phestival Started
Since 1984, the Phillies have supported research related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) with the "Phillies Phestival".
1985: Phillies finish below .500
In 1985, the Philadelphia Phillies finished below .500 for the first time since 1974.
1986: Mike Schmidt wins MVP
In 1986, Mike Schmidt won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.
1986: Phillies finish second in the division, Schmidt wins MVP
In 1986, despite releasing star pitcher Steve Carlton, the Philadelphia Phillies finished second in the division with a record of 86–75. Mike Schmidt led the National League in home runs and runs batted in, also winning his third National League Most Valuable Player award, sixth Silver Slugger award, and tenth Gold Glove.
1987: Steve Bedrosian wins Cy Young Award
In 1987, Philadelphia Phillies closer Steve Bedrosian was named the National League Cy Young Award winner.
1988: Away Game Uniforms Base-Color
From 1972 to 1988, a pale blue (as opposed to traditional grey) was used as the base-color for away game uniforms.
1988: Mike Schmidt misses most of the season
In 1988, Philadelphia Phillies player Mike Schmidt missed most of the season due to injuries.
1989: Mike Schmidt retires
In 1989, Mike Schmidt, the last member of the 1980 championship team, retired from baseball after playing in only 42 games.
1990: Terry Mulholland no-hitter
In 1990, Terry Mulholland of the Philadelphia Phillies lost a perfect game in the seventh inning due to a throwing error. He was credited with a no-hitter.
1991: Phillies sported colors, uniforms, and a logo from 1970 to 1991.
From 1970 to 1991, the Phillies sported colors, uniforms, and a logo that were noticeably different from what had come before, or since, but that were widely embraced by even traditionally minded fans.
1992: Uniform and logo change
Before the 1992 season, the Philadelphia Phillies organization decided to change their maroon uniform and logo to colors similar to those used during the days of the "Whiz Kids". The season ended with the Phillies in last place in the National League East.
1992: Team Colors, Uniform, and Logo Introduced
In 1992, the Phillies introduced their current team colors, uniform, and logo, featuring red, white, and blue. The home uniform is white with red pinstripes, while the road uniform is grey with red lettering.
1993: Two-Division Play (1969–1993)
During the period of two-division play (1969–1993), the Phillies and the Pirates won the most division championships, reigning as NL East champions in the 1970s and early 1990s.
1993: Phillies lose World Series
In 1993, the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves in the National League Championship Series to earn their fifth National League pennant. They were then defeated by the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series, with Joe Carter hitting a walk-off home run in Game 6.
1993: "Macho Row" Phillies
In 1993, the Philadelphia Phillies, led by players like Darren Daulton, John Kruk, Lenny Dykstra, and Curt Schilling, were dubbed "Macho Row" for their distinctive look. Their character endeared them to fans.
1993: World Series Loss to Blue Jays
In 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games in the World Series.
1993: Phillies draft Scott Rolen
The Philadelphia Phillies drafted third baseman Scott Rolen in the second round of the 1993 amateur draft.
1994: Pirates Move to National League Central
After the Pirates moved to the National League Central in 1994, the rivalry between the Phillies and Pirates diminished. However, many fans retain their dislike for the other team.
1994: All-Blue Caps Controversy
In 1994, the Phillies introduced all-blue caps for home day games, which were unpopular with the players due to perceived bad luck. A compromise was reached to wear them for weekday games, with red caps for Sunday games. The Phillies lost six of the seven games they wore the blue caps in 1994.
1994: MLB strike impacts Phillies
The 1994 Major League Baseball strike negatively impacted attendance and on-field success for the Philadelphia Phillies. The arrival of the Atlanta Braves in the division due to league realignment also affected the team. Several players from the 1993 team were traded or left soon after.
1996: Phillies draft core players
Between 1996 and 2002, the Philadelphia Phillies drafted players who would become the core of the team, including Jimmy Rollins, Pat Burrell, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Cole Hamels.
1996: Scott Rolen reaches majors
By 1996, Scott Rolen reached the major leagues, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies.
1997: Introduction of Interleague Play
In 1997, Interleague Play was introduced, leading to occasional games between the Phillies and the Athletics, though the City Series rivalry did not revive.
1997: Phillies Draft J.D. Drew
In 1997, J. D. Drew was the Phillies' first overall draft pick in the amateur draft, but he never signed with the team.
1997: Rolen named Rookie of the Year
In 1997, Philadelphia Phillies player Scott Rolen was named National League Rookie of the Year.
1997: Richie Ashburn Ends Broadcasting Career with Phillies
In 1997, Richie Ashburn ended his broadcasting career with the Phillies.
August 1999: Fans Hurl Debris at J.D. Drew
In August 1999, Phillies fans hurled debris, including two D batteries, at J. D. Drew during a game, angered by his decision not to sign with the team.
2001: Larry Bowa hired as manager
For the 2001 season, former Phillie Larry Bowa was hired as manager and led the Philadelphia Phillies to an 86–76 record, their first winning season since the 1993 World Series year. Bowa was named National League Manager of the Year.
December 6, 2002: Phillies sign Jim Thome
On December 6, 2002, Jim Thome, a free agent, signed a six-year, $85 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
2002: Phillies draft core players
Between 1996 and 2002, the Philadelphia Phillies drafted players who would become the core of the team, including Jimmy Rollins, Pat Burrell, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Cole Hamels.
2002: Harry Kalas Receives Ford Frick Award
In 2002, Harry Kalas, a Phillies broadcaster, received the Ford Frick Award.
September 28, 2003: Burgundy Uniform Worn at Veterans Stadium Closing Ceremony
During the closing ceremonies at Veterans Stadium on September 28, 2003, Larry Christenson wore the old burgundy "Saturday Night Specials" uniform during a procession of former players.
2003: Final Season at Veterans Stadium
2003 was the final season the Philadelphia Phillies played at Veterans Stadium.
2004: Charlie Manuel takes over as manager
After the 2004 season, Charlie Manuel took over as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, replacing Larry Bowa.
2004: Move to Citizens Bank Park
In 2004, the Philadelphia Phillies moved to Citizens Bank Park.
2004: Wall of Fame Opens at Citizens Bank Park
In 2004, the Wall of Fame was located in Ashburn Alley at Citizens Bank Park when the stadium opened.
2004: Changes to Wall of Fame Inductions
Since 2004, the Phillies have only inducted one Phillie annually into the Wall of Fame, with exceptions in 2022 and 2023.
November 2005: Pat Gillick replaces Ed Wade
In November 2005, Pat Gillick replaced Ed Wade as general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. Gillick reshaped the club by bringing in players such as Shane Victorino, Jayson Werth, and Jamie Moyer.
2005: Charlie Manuel's Tenure Begins
In 2005, Charlie Manuel began his tenure as manager of the Phillies, serving for parts of nine seasons until 2013.
2005: Ryan Howard wins Rookie of the Year
In 2005, Ryan Howard won Rookie of the Year honors, becoming only the second player in MLB history to win Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in consecutive years.
2005: Nationals relocate to Washington D.C.
In 2005, the Montreal Expos relocated to Washington D.C., becoming the Washington Nationals, which increased the geographic tension in their rivalry with the Philadelphia Phillies due to Washington's proximity to Philadelphia.
2006: Playoff Battles Begin
Beginning in 2006, the Phillies and Mets started battling for playoff position. The Mets won the division in 2006 and contended in 2007 and 2008.
2006: Ryan Howard wins MVP
In 2006, Ryan Howard won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.
November 29, 2007: New Uniforms Modeled
On November 29, 2007, the Phillies announced their new cream-colored uniforms. Shortstop Jimmy Rollins, pitcher Cole Hamels, and Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts modeled the new uniforms.
2007: Start of Consecutive Division Titles
From 2007 to 2011, the Philadelphia Phillies won five consecutive divisional titles.
2007: Jimmy Rollins wins MVP
In 2007, Jimmy Rollins won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.
2007: Jimmy Rollins wins MVP, Phillies win division
In 2007, Jimmy Rollins won the National League Most Valuable Player award. After losing its 10,000th game, the Philadelphia Phillies won the National League East division title, but were swept by the Colorado Rockies in the Division Series. Brad Lidge was acquired after the season through a trade.
2007: Phillies Win Eastern Division Title
The Phillies won the 2007 Eastern Division Title on the last day of the season, as the Mets lost a seven-game lead with 17 games remaining.
2008: Playoff Battles Continue
Beginning in 2006, the Phillies and Mets started battling for playoff position. The Mets won the division in 2006 and contended in 2007 and 2008.
2008: Phillies wore 2008 World Champions Patches
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: Phillies at the All-Star Game, trade for Joe Blanton
In 2008, Chase Utley and Brad Lidge represented the Philadelphia Phillies at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, with Utley getting the most votes of all National League players. On July 17, the Phillies traded for starting pitcher Joe Blanton.
2008: Blue Cap with Red Bill Introduced
In 2008, a 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' winning month
In 2008, the Philadelphia Phillies achieved their first winning opening month of the season since 2003.
2008: Second World Series Championship
In 2008, the Philadelphia Phillies won their second World Series championship, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays.
2008: Alternate Cream-Colored Uniform Introduced
In 2008, the Phillies introduced an alternate, cream-colored uniform for home day games as a tribute to their 125th anniversary. The uniforms are similar to those worn from 1946 through 1949.
2008: Phillies Phestival Raises over $750,000
In 2008, the Phillies' Phestival raised over US$750,000 for ALS research.
2008: Phillies win World Series
In 2008, the Phillies, managed by Charlie Manuel, won the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
April 13, 2009: Death of Harry Kalas
On April 13, 2009, Harry Kalas, an icon in the Philadelphia area and a Phillies broadcaster, passed away.
July 26, 2009: Phillies wore 2008 World Champions Patches
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 National League East Division Title
On September 30, 2009, the Phillies clinched their third consecutive National League East Division title, marking the first time since the 1976-78 seasons that they achieved this feat.
December 16, 2009: Phillies Acquire Roy Halladay and Trade Cliff Lee
On December 16, 2009, the Phillies acquired starting pitcher Roy Halladay from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for three minor-league prospects, and they traded Cliff Lee to the Seattle Mariners for three prospects.
2009: Phillies Appear in World Series since 2009
In 2009, the Phillies made their last appearance in the World Series until the 2022 series, which included games in Philadelphia.
August 19, 2010: Phillies Surpass 100 Consecutive Sellouts
On August 19, 2010, the Philadelphia Phillies surpassed 100 consecutive sellouts at Citizens Bank Park.
2010: Roy Halladay wins Cy Young Award
In 2010, Roy Halladay won the Cy Young Award.
April 3, 2011: Phillies Break Attendance Record
On April 3, 2011, the Philadelphia Phillies broke the three-game series attendance record at Citizens Bank Park, with 136,254 fans attending the opening weekend against the Houston Astros.
2011: End of Consecutive Division Titles
From 2007 to 2011, the Philadelphia Phillies won five consecutive divisional titles.
2011: Phillies Lead League in Attendance
In 2011, the Phillies led the league in attendance with 3,680,718 fans.
2011: Video System Upgrade at Citizens Bank Park
In 2011, the Phillies spent $10 million to upgrade the video system at Citizens Bank Park, including a new display screen in left field, making it the largest in the National League at 76 feet high and 97 feet wide.
2011: Statue of Harry Kalas Unveiled
In 2011, the Phillies unveiled a statue of Harry Kalas at Citizens Bank Park, funded by Phillies' fans and designed and constructed by a Phillies' fan.
2012: Phillies Lead League in Attendance
In 2012, the Phillies led the league in attendance with 3,565,718 fans.
2013: End of Charlie Manuel's Tenure
In 2013, Charlie Manuel's tenure as manager of the Phillies ended; he had served since 2005 and is the longest-tenured manager in franchise history.
2014: A's Connie Mack promotion
In 2014, when the Athletics faced the Phillies in inter-league play at Oakland Coliseum, the Athletics had a Connie Mack promotion the day before the series while the Texas Rangers were in Oakland, not marking the historical connection.
August 2015: Phillies' UK Facebook Group Started
In August 2015, a Philadelphia Phillies' UK Facebook group was started.
2016: Red Alternate Uniform Added
In 2016, the Phillies introduced a red alternate uniform for mid-week afternoon games, similar to their spring training uniforms.
2016: Broadcasts Discontinued on WPHT 1210
In 2016, the Phillies' broadcasts were discontinued on the former AM flagship station WPHT 1210.
May 2017: Phillies' UK Twitter Account Created
In May 2017, a UK Phillies' Twitter account was created.
September 29, 2017: Pete Mackanin Fired as Manager
On September 29, 2017, Pete Mackanin was fired as manager of the Phillies.
October 30, 2017: Gabe Kapler Announced as New Manager
On October 30, 2017, the Phillies announced Gabe Kapler as their new manager. Kapler was previously the Director of Player Development for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
November 2017: WIP-FM Ownership Change
In November 2017, WIP-FM (94.1 FM), the Phillies' flagship radio station, was acquired by Philadelphia-area company Audacy.
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 as an alternate uniform for select Thursday home games.
2017: Wall of Fame Last Located in Ashburn Alley
In 2017, the Wall of Fame was last located in Ashburn Alley at Citizens Bank Park.
2017: No Inductee to Wall of Fame
In 2017, there was no inductee for the Phillies' Wall of Fame due to controversial allegations surrounding Pete Rose, who was planned to be inducted.
March 2018: Phillies' France Account Launched
In March 2018, a Phillies' France account was launched in French.
2018: Wall of Fame Moved to New Plaza
In 2018, the Wall of Fame exhibit was moved to a new plaza between the left-field scoreboard and the left-field entrance of Citizens Bank Park.
July 27, 2019: Phillies Wear Burgundy Uniforms for Anniversary Game
On July 27, 2019, the Phillies wore the burgundy "Saturday Night Specials" jerseys again for the 40th anniversary of the original game. They lost to the Atlanta Braves 15–7.
October 24, 2019: Joe Girardi Announced as Phillies Manager
On October 24, 2019, the Philadelphia Phillies announced Joe Girardi as their 55th manager, signing him to a three-year deal with an option for the 2023 season.
2019: Bryce Harper signs with Phillies
In 2019, star-outfielder Bryce Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies as a free agent, further fueling the rivalry with the Washington Nationals.
October 3, 2020: Matt Klentak Relieved as General Manager
On October 3, 2020, Matt Klentak was relieved of his duties as the General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies.
December 11, 2020: Phillies Hire Dave Dombrowski
On December 11, 2020, the Phillies hired Dave Dombrowski as the President of Baseball Operations.
December 22, 2020: Sam Fuld Hired as General Manager
On December 22, 2020, Dave Dombrowski hired Sam Fuld as the General Manager of the Phillies.
2020: "Cut Out Overdoses" anti-drug campaign
In 2020, Citizens Bank Park featured "cut-out" cardboard figures of fans due to the coronavirus pandemic, which led to the "Cut Out Overdoses" anti-drug campaign to highlight the drug overdose problem.
2021: Bryce Harper wins MVP
In 2021, Bryce Harper won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.
2021: Red Alternate Uniform Brought Back
In 2021, the Phillies brought back the red alternate uniforms for select road games, using them as the preferred uniform during "getaway day" road games.
2022: Phillies fire manager and reach playoffs
In 2022, the Phillies had a slow start, leading to the firing of manager Joe Girardi on June 3. Bench coach Rob Thomson replaced him as interim manager. The Phillies finished the 2022 season with an 87–75 record, making the playoffs for the first time since 2011.
2022: Phillies Induct Two into Wall of Fame
In 2022, the Phillies inducted two former players into the Wall of Fame.
2022: Phillies Postseason Run
In the 2022 Postseason, the Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the Wild Card Series and the Atlanta Braves in the Division Series. They then beat the San Diego Padres in the National League Championship Series, with Bryce Harper 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' Jersey Numbers on Sleeves
Until 2022, the Phillies were the only MLB team to display the player's number on one sleeve of their road jerseys, except on the alternate jersey.
2023: Red Alternate Uniform Retired
After the 2023 season, the Phillies retired the red alternate uniforms in anticipation of a new City Connect uniform.
2023: Phillies Induct Three into Wall of Fame
In 2023, the Phillies inducted three former players into the Wall of Fame.
2023: Phillies Upgrade Left Field Display Screen
In 2023, the Phillies upgraded their left field display screen at Citizens Bank Park by installing a 4K HDR screen that is 77% larger than the previous one, measuring at 86 feet high and 152 feet wide.
2023: Blank Sleeves in Anticipation of Advertisement
Since 2023, the sleeves on the Phillies' primary uniforms were left blank in anticipation of a future uniform advertisement.
2024: Phillies' Radio and TV Broadcasts
As of 2024, WIP-FM (94.1 FM) is the Phillies' flagship radio station, with Scott Franzke providing play-by-play, and NBCUniversal handles local television/streaming broadcasts through NBC Sports Philadelphia/Peacock and WCAU (NBC Channel 10).
2024: Phillies Season Statistics
As of the end of the 2024 season, the Philadelphia Phillies have played 21,648 games, with a regular season record of 10,207–11,326–115 (.474).
2024: Independence Blue Cross (IBX) as 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 their new City Connect uniform, inspired by the flag of Philadelphia, featuring a light blue/midnight blue gradient with yellow trim and "Philly" emblazoned on the chest. The team wore these uniforms for 12 Friday night home games.
2024: Uniform Changes with Nike Vapor Premier Uniform
Prior to 2024, the Phillies used chain stitching in their chest emblems. In 2024, Nike changed the league's uniforms to the Vapor Premier uniform, and the Phillies' wordmark crest was changed to a tackle twill patch style.
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