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And the Emmy goes to ... Phillies star Trea Turner? Documentary on Turner's ovation wins Emmy Award • June 13, 2025, 6:22 PM ET (AP)

A rookie called Otto: Undrafted Kemp gets 3 hits and sparks rally in 1st home game for Phillies • June 10, 2025, 9:27 AM ET (AP)

Phillies place Bryce Harper on injured list with wrist inflammation, no timetable for return • June 7, 2025, 6:41 PM ET (AP)

MLB reinstates 4 players after yearlong bans for betting on baseball • June 5, 2025, 7:12 PM ET (AP)

Bryce Harper homers in first at-bat in return to Phillies' lineup after 5 game absence • June 3, 2025, 10:40 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	Philadelphia Quakers • Worcester Brown Stockings • Philadelphia Phils • Philadelphia Blue Jays
Awards And Honors	World Series (2008) • World Series (1980)
Date	1883 - present
Headquarters	Philadelphia
Areas Of Involvement	baseball
Related People	Bryce Harper • Jim Bunning • Pete Rose • Roy Halladay • Grover Cleveland Alexander • Nap Lajoie • Jimmie Foxx • Joe Morgan • Mike Schmidt • Fergie Jenkins • Steve Carlton • Charles Albert Bender • Harvey Kuenn

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