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The 2007 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 125th season in the history of the franchise.It would begin with the Phillies approaching a historic mark. The Phillies started the year with an MLB-record 9,955 losses in franchise history. [1]
As of 2011, Juan Samuel, the Phillies' second baseman from 1983 to 1989, is the team's third-base coach. [36] Brian Sanches pitched for Philadelphia in 2006 and 2007. Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who was a second baseman for most of his career, began as a shortstop with the Phillies.
Since 2006, the teams have battled for playoff position. The Mets won the division in 2006 and contended in 2007 and 2008, while the Phillies won five consecutive division titles from 2007 to 2011. [114] 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.
The 2008 Philadelphia Phillies, pictured here with former President Barack Obama, defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to win the franchise's second World Series championship; [1] 40 players represented the Phillies during that season. [2] The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia won five straight NL East titles from 2007-11, then went 10 years without making the playoffs. A wild-card entry each of the past two postseasons, the Phillies put together ...
Jon Lieber was the Phillies' Opening Day starting pitcher in 2005 and 2006. [27] Hans Lobert played for Philadelphia from 1911 to 1914, [28] and then managed the club in 1938. [29] Kenny Lofton was the Phillies' center fielder in 2005. Jack Lohrke batted .190 in two seasons with Philadelphia. Kyle Lohse earned a perfect 3–0 record in his ...
Celebrities who are fans of the Philadelphia Eagles. Bradley Cooper at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 26, 2025 in Philadelphia / Former U.S. First Lady Jill Biden at Lincoln Financial Field on ...
This would be the first of five consecutive postseason appearances for the Phillies, a streak which lasted until 2011. The postseason began on October 3, 2007, and ended on October 28, 2007, with the Red Sox sweeping the Rockies in the 2007 World Series. It was the seventh title won by the Red Sox franchise.