The Phillies are the 2008 World Series Champions of Major League Baseball. They defeated the american league champion Tampa Bay Rays 4 games to one. The most valuable player of the series was starting pitcher Cole Hamels.

The Phillies became the 2008 National League Champions when they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4 games to 1 in the NLCS. Pitcher Cole Hamels was named the Most Valuable Player of the series. It is the first appearance in the World Series for the Phillies since 1993.

In 2008, the Phillies featured the all-star-caliber play of franchise players Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard. The 2008 squad has also benefited from the standout play of Jayson Werth and the steady bat of Pat Burrell.

The starting rotation includes Joe Blanton, Cole Hamels, J.A. Happ, Jamie Moyer and Brett Myers. The bullpen is anchored by closer Brad Lidge.

In the 2008 NLDS, the Phillies defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in four games. The Phillies won the first two games at home and lost the third game in Milwaukee, but finished off the Brewers in game four. It was the first NLCS appearance for the Phillies since 1993.MLB.com: Phils, Dodgers capitalize on momentum

In 2007, the Phillies were swept out of the playoffs by the eventual National League Champion Colorado Rockies.

1. All NLCS games aired on (FOX) FOX Network and ESPN Radio
2. All NLDS games aired on (TBS) Turner Broadcasting System and ESPN Radio
3. Philadelphia Phillies have home field advantage in first round
4. Clinched playoff berth in final game of the season
5. 1980 World Series Champion
6. Manager: Charlie Manuel
7. General Manager: Pat Gillick
8. Stadium: Citizens Bank Park

• Best of Seven Series
• GM 1: Phi at TB Wed Oct 22 FOX
  • Final Score: Phillies 3, Rays 2
• GM 2: Phi at TB Thurs Oct 23 FOX
  • Final Score: Phillies 2, Rays 4
• GM 3: TB at Phi Sat Oct. 25 FOX
  • Final Score: Phillies 5, Rays 4
• GM 4: TB at Phi Sun Oct. 26 FOX
  • Final Score: Phillies 10, Rays 2
• GM 5: TB at Phi Mon Oct. 27 & 29 FOX
  • Final Score: Phillies 4, Rays 3

• Dodgers vs. Phillies
• Best of Seven Series
• 1. Dodgers at Phillies - 10/9/08
  • Final Score: Dodgers 2 - Phillies 3
• 2. Dodgers at Phillies - 10/10/08
  • Final Score: Dodgers 5- Phillies 8
• 3. Phillies at Dodgers - 10/12/08
  • Final Score: Dodgers 7- Phillies 2
• 4. Phillies at Dodgers - 10/13/08
  • Final Score: Dodgers 5- Phillies 7
• 5. Phillies at Dodgers - 10/15/08
  • Final Score: Dodgers 1- Phillies 5

• • Phillies won best of 5 series
• Game 1: Brewers at Phillies 10 / 1 / 08
  • Final Score: Phillies 3 - Brewers 1
• Game 2: Brewers at Phillies 10 / 2 / 08
  • Final Score: Phillies 5 - Brewers 2
• Game 3: Phillies at Brewers 10 / 4 / 08
  • Final Score: Brewers 4 - Phillies 1
• Game 4: Phillies at Brewers 10 / 5 / 08
  • Final Score: Phillies 6 - Brewers 2

1. Jimmy Rollins- SS
2. Chase Utley- 2B
3. Jason Werth- RF
4. Ryan Howard- 1B
5. Pat Burrell- LF
6. Shane Victorino - CF
7. Greg Dobbs- 3B
8. Carlos Ruiz - C
9. Pitcher's Spot