Freddy Galvis

After going 71-91 in 2016 (an eight game improvement over the previous season) the Phillies showed signs of improvement as they rebuild.  Odubel Herrera, the Phillies' lone All-Star selection in 2016, led the team with 167 Hits while compiling 15 Home Runs and 25 Stolen Bases; he was one of the players the Phillies will be looking to continue his development in 2017 while helping the team win game

Phillies shortstop Freddy Galvis recently helped his Aguilas De Zulia team with the Venezuelan championship.  For players like Galvis, getting to represent one's home country is important, especially since his primary job is in the United States...

The World Baseball Classic was instituted in 2005 to help make up for the lack of baseball competition in the Olympics.  Every three years, countries from around the world field a team to represent their home countries.  For many baseball players, this is their one opportunity to play for their home country...

The Phillies had a handful of free agents from their Major League roster this offseason.  One of them, Andres Blanco, has been invaluable to the club, giving the Phillies playing time at third base, shortstop, second base, first base, and even left field...

One story line in the 2016 Phillies season was the emergence of second baseman Cesar Hernandez.  After being blocked by Chase Utley at his natural position and even playing some center field, 2016 was Hernandez's first full chance at an every day job...

Once again it is time for the weekly Phillies mailbag.  Submit your questions anytime on the Sports Talk Philly Facebook page or on Twitter at @FrankKlose. Now that the Cubs are down three games to two, do you want to change your World Series prediction...

While the Phillies struggled this season to win a lot of games, the team has made some progress in other areas.  Center fielder Odubel Herrera, a converted infielder, showed improvement in center field.   Shortstop Freddy Galvis, though often struggling at the plate, played solid defense up the middle at shortstop...

It is time once again for a Phillies mailbag.  Each week we take your questions about the Philadelphia Phillies and answer them right here.  Ask a question anytime to @FrankKlose on Twitter. Have the Phillies ever had a bullpen this bad...

It is time once again for a Phillies 97.3 ESPN Monday Mailbag.  We take your questions every Monday and then we talk about them during the Sports Bash with Mike Gill

The Philadelphia Phillies begin their Grapefruit League schedule this week and that means thousands of Phillies fans will make the journey to Clearwater to watch the youth movement taking place.