PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Phillie Phanatic debuted a new look Sunday amid a copyright battle with its creators, but the makeover isn’t too extreme. The Phanatic now has a blue tail and new shoes and socks.
The Phanatic took the field Sunday during the Phillies’ spring-training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
During the lineup announcements, the green fluffy mascot gave the world the first glimpse of his new look.
“He looks festive,” fan Adrianna Anastasio said. “He looks so festive now.”
Phillies fans watched from inside South Philadelphia’s Chickie’s & Pete’s.
“I love it.