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The Philadelphia Phillies of My Youth Were Deeply Problematic. Today's? An Inspiration
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Meanies, Beer Bellies, Big City Boys: The MLB team names that almost were - The Athletic
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Toronto, Canada. 16th Aug, 2023. Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) is called out trying to steal second base as Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott (5) defends during fifth inning
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2023 MLB Season Preview: Toronto Blue Jays - Battery Power
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Mets lose series to Phillies after horrific eighth inning - Amazin' Avenue
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Gift win from Mets Sunday brightens Phillies' outlook
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Blue Jays rookie Davis Schneider hits home run in first MLB at-bat: 'I didn't think this day was possible
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World Series Chronology - In 1950 the Philadelphia Phillies dropped the “Blue Jays” nickname from their team and won the National League Pennant
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Son of Astros legend, Cavan Biggio called up by Blue Jays
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Phillies' rally falls short amid 'unacceptable' strikeout by Rhys Hoskins
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Phillies Have an Unlikely Mr. October - The New York Times