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s1uggo72 said:
Without looking it up, aren’t the Reds older and longer tenured?
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I was wondering about the Pirates. Turns out that the Pirates were founded in 1881, but originally played in the American Association, didn’t join the National League until 1887. Phillies have been in the National League since 1883.

After Sluggo mentioned the Reds, I checked. The Reds didn’t join the National League until 1889, in the American Association in 1881. The Reds have no connection with the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first pro team.
 
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LionJim said:
I was wondering about the Pirates. Turns out that the Pirates were founded in 1881, but originally played in the American Association, didn’t join the National League until 1887. Phillies have been in the National League since 1883.

After Sluggo mentioned the Reds, I checked. The Reds didn’t join the National League until 1889, in the American Association in 1881. The Reds have no connection with the Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first pro team.
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I think the Cubs and Braves are the two original charter National League teams. Both founded in 1881, but played in different cities for periods.

The Phillies joined the National League in 1883 but have been in the same city the longest.
 
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WestSideLion said:
I think the Cubs and Braves are the two original charter National League teams. Both founded in 1881, but played in different cities for periods.

The Phillies joined the National League in 1883 but have been in the same city the longest.
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Thst’s clear. Can’t confirm but this looks right, from what I’ve read this morning.
 
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