Philadelphia Phillies: Top 5 Rivals in Franchise History

The Phillies–Giants rivalry took a dramatic turn earlier this month when a bench-clearing brawl put on a full showing of the disdain and hatred the two teams have for each other. 

The evolution of a rivalry is often the result of two successful teams. Because the Phillies’ have played through over 10,000 losses, there are few rivalries that have existed continuously over time. 

But over the Phillies’ past century of existence, the team has built up its share of enemies. 

Here are the top five rivals in Phillies’ history.

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