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A year after winning 82 video games and missing the playoff for the 10th straight season. the Phillies are seeking to end the longest active playoff dry spell in the National League.

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A team that will aim to end that drought has actually formally been revealed ahead of Philadelphia's opening day game versus the A's.

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Here is the 2022 Phillies opening day lineup, which has 28 participants as opposed to the normal 26.

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..that will hold true for at the very least a few weeks as a result of the reduced springtime training as a result of the offseason lockout.

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The greatest adjustment to the Phillies pitching staff for 2022 remains in the bullpen ...

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The beginning turning, which was a crucial part in the Phillies winning 82 games last period, returns all five starting pitchers from a year earlier.

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Trick 2021 factors Bryce harper, the n.L.MVP, J.T Realmuto and Rhys Hoskins are back for 2022.

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