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NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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Bryce Harper on the field after the Phillies defeated the Padres in the 2022 National League Championship Series.

Championship Series – San Diego Padres v Philadelphia Phillies – Game Five

Bryce Harper Is Burning Again

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Kelsey McKinney

Division Series – Atlanta Braves v Philadelphia Phillies – Game Four

Adopt A Terrible Son Who You Love Very Much This World Series Season

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Ray Ratto

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 23: The Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees in game four to win the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Championship Series – Houston Astros v New York Yankees – Game Four

You Do Not Have To Root For The Phillies


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Dan McQuade

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 23: A general view of Citizens Bank Park after the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres in game five to win the National League Championship Series on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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What A Gift These Phillies Have Been

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by teammates following a two run home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning in game five of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 23, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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You’re Gonna Have To Root For The Phillies In The World Series

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For The Philadelphia Phillies, It All Happened So Fast

The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after dispatching the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS.

Atlanta Braves v. Philadelphia Phillies

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Philadelphia Feelies, With Dan McQuade

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres reacts after flying out during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the National League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 18, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Championship Series – Philadelphia Phillies v San Diego Padres – Game One

The Best Enigmas Money Can Buy

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Lauren Theisen

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Get To Know The Relief Pitchers Of The NLCS Before It’s Too Late

Brandon Marsh exults wetly after doubling in the Phillies' NLDS win against the Braves.

It Is Not Going To Make Sense

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 15: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Bryce Harper #3 following an in the park home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning in game four of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 15, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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J.T. Realmuto Knows The Angle

A Phillies employee pours beer over Bryce Harper's head

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The Phillies Didn’t Unravel

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 03: The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after clinching the Wild Card, their first playoff berth since 2011 with a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 03, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

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This Phillies Postseason, I Have No Fear

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies walks back to the clubhouse before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 17, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images)

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Jinxes Are Fake But Phillies Fans Are All Too Real

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September Is Once Again Destroying The Phillies

Jean Segura has water poured on him by his teammates

Miami Marlins v Philadelphia Phillies

A Jersey Flip Is Unsatisfying But Jean Segura Tried His Best

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Aristides Aquino Unleashed The Throw Of The Year, And They Let Us See It

Jeff Luhnow introduces Mark Appel to the media

Milwaukee Brewers v Houston Astros

Mark Appel Waited Longer Than Anyone For This

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Anywhere But The Thumb

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Rally Bird Thwarted By Phillies Bullpen

Bryce Harper and the Phillies celebrate after a Harper home run

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The Phillies May Never Lose Again

Mike Trout signs autographs for Phillies fans

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One Day, Maybe Mike Trout Will Finally Show Off For His Hometown Fans

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Maybe Firing Joe Girardi Will Finally Kickstart The Phillies

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Gabe Kapler Sure Likes His Pinch Hitters, Huh?

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The Phillies’ Latest Meltdown Involved Jeurys Familia Repeatedly Failing To Tie His Shoes

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