How many World Series have the Phillies won? History of Philadelphia's Fall Classic appearances

Bryan Murphy

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The Phillies are National League champions yet again. 

Philadelphia defeated Arizona in the 2023 NLCS, punching the club's ticket back to the World Series for a second consecutive season. 

It's been another magical postseason run for the Phillies this Red October. "Dancing on My Own" is back again as the team's victory song, Citizens Bank Park continues to be a nightmare for opposing teams to play in and the Philadelphia faithful are ready to see their team bring home a championship.

Philadelphia has appeared in its fair share of Fall Classics this century, but how many times has the World Series been won? Here is a look at the Phillies' World Series history:

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Phillies World Series history

When is the last time the Phillies went to a World Series?

It's been less than 365 days since the Phillies last played in the Fall Classic. Philadelphia was the NL member in the 2022 World Series, however, Bryce Harper and Co. lost to Houston in six games. 

It was the team's eighth time in the World Series and first since making back-to-back World Series appearances in 2008 and 2009. 

SeasonOpponentResult
2022Houston AstrosAstros 4, Phillies 2
2009New York YankeesYankees 4, Phillies 2
2008Tampa Bay RaysPhillies 4, Rays 1
1993Toronto Blue JaysBlue Jays 4, Phillies 2
1983Baltimore OriolesOrioles 4, Phillies 1
1980Kansas City RoyalsPhillies 4, Royals 2
1950New York YankeesYankees 4, Phillies 0
1915Boston Red SoxRed Sox 4, Phillies 1

How many World Series have the Phillies won?

The Phillies have won a World Series twice in club history. 

The last time was in 2008 when the Phillies defeated the Rays in five games. Cole Hamels was named World Series MVP, pitching twice against the Rays, allowing just four earned runs on 10 total hits across 13.0 innings. 

Before then, the Phillies' first championship came in 1980 against the Royals. Philadelphia defeated Kansas City in six games. Mike Schmidt received the MVP honor after smacking two home runs and seven RBIs against the Royals. 

Which team has won the most World Series?

When it comes to World Series, there is one clear leader that won't be caught for quite some time, if at all — the Yankees. 

New York has accumulated 27 rings over the years in 40 World Series appearances. That's 16 more than the next-closest club, the Cardinals. St. Louis has 11 titles, making the Yankees and Cardinals the only two organizations with double-digit World Series victories. 

 TeamAppearancesTitles
1Yankees4027
2Cardinals2311
T-3Athletics159
T-3Red Sox149
5Giants238
6Dodgers257
T-7Reds105
T-7Pirates95
T-9Braves184
T-9Tigers114

Bryan Murphy

Bryan Murphy joined The Sporting News in 2022 as the NHL/Canada content producer. Previously he worked for NBC Sports on their national news desk reporting on breaking news for the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL, in addition to covering the 2020 and 2022 Olympic Games. A graduate of Quinnipiac University, he spent time in college as a beat reporter covering the men’s ice hockey team.