Brad Lidge

The latest 97.3 ESPN Phillies mailbag, we discuss the Opening Day starter, Ciristian Pache's status, and who might close for the Phillies

This week's Phillies mailbag looks at Kimbrel as closer, trade possibilities, and defense in left field

The Phillies released a number of promotions, including wearing powder blue retro jerseys and honoring the 2008 World Championship Phillies team.

Former Phillies first baseman Jim Thome was named to the National Baseball Hall of Fame

Six former Phillies players have been named 2018 Spring Training instructors.

The 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot features five former Phillies as newcomers, including Jim Thome.

The Phillies are known to hire former Phillies to serve in key roles.  Among the coaching staff, Pete Mackanin, Larry Bowa, Mickey Morandini, Juan Samuel, and Matt Stairs are all former Phillies players.  Each Spring, several former Phillies serve as guest instructors...

It was 7 years ago today that the Phillies won their first World Series since 1980. Game 5 of that World Series saw closer Brad Lidge come in the 9th inning on an 0-2 count and it created our Harry Kalas moment. "The 0-2 count, swing and a miss, he struck him out...

Twenty-six instructors will comprise the Phillies’ spring training coaching staff, Manager Ryne Sandberg announced today.  It will consist of Sandberg, the major league coaches, the triple-A staff, all minor league coordinators, additional members of the player development staff and several guest instructors. Sa ...

Nick Swisher has declined the Yankees' one-year, $13.3 million qualifying offer and Josh Hamilton has declined a one-year, $13.3 million qualifying offer from the Rangers.  Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com was told by agents and rival executives that the Phillies are one of the teams that could be a fit for Josh Hamilton...