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26 February 2020CopyrightRory O'Neill

Phillie Phanatic creators accuse MLB team of bad faith over new-look mascot

The creators of the “ Phillie Phanatic”, the mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies, have accused the Major League Baseball (MLB) team of bad faith after the team unveiled a new version.

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