Daniel Nava

The Phillies gave first baseman Tommy Joseph first crack at first base this season, after an impressive rookie campaign where he platooned with Ryan Howard.  With 21 home runs and an OPS of .813 in 315 at bats, Joseph earned the chance to open 2017 as the Phillies starting first baseman...

When Phillies starting left fielder Howie Kendrick went on the 10-day disabled list, the Phillies backdated it, figuring that Kendrick could return almost immediately.  The injury was called a "lower rib cage" injury, and Kendrick was quick to point out that he had strained his oblique in the past and this injury was not the same as his strained oblique...

The Phillies sent reliever Adam Morgan to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after Tuesday's blowout 14-4 loss to the New York Mets.   In order to have a fresh arm in the bullpen for Wednesday's match up, the Phillies called upon a famliar face.  Right-handed reliever Luis Garcia will join the Phillies bullpen...

When the Phillies needed a roster spot for bench bats Daniel Nava and Brock Stassi, we knew multiple players would lose their 40-man roster spots.  One move was made when the Phillies traded Alec Asher to the Baltimore Orioles.   The Phillies soon thereafter designated the contract of Tyler Goeddel for assignment...

The Phillies roster is finally set, as the Phillies prepare to leave Clearwater and head north for Summer.  As of earlier Thursday morning, we knew just two roster spots remained: two bench spots.  Despite a strong showing from infielder Jesmuel Valentin, the final two spots will go to Brock Stassi and Daniel Nava,  CSN Philly reports...

The Phillies got much closer to finalizing their Opening Day roster Thursday morning.  The Phillies formally optioned right-handed reliever Luis Garcia to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.  The move means that the Phillies bullpen is now finalized and barring any unforeseen acquisitions, Joely Rodriguez and Adam Morgan will begin the season in the Phillies bullpen...

It's time once again for the 97.3 ESPN Phillies Mailbag.  Each week we take your Phillies questions and then talk about them on the Sports Bash with Mike Gill.  Send your questions on Twitter to @FrankKlose or to sportstalkphilly@gmail...

The Phillies bench situation got a little bit clearer on Tuesday.  The Phillies released veteran infielder/outfielder Chris Coghlan.  Coughlan, a member of the 2016 World Champion Chicago Cubs, was one of a number of non-roster Phillies bench candidates on a crowded roster...

The World Baseball Classic just wrapped up with a Team USA victory over Puerto Rico.  Playing in the tournament while not being signed by a Major League club, outfielder Angel Pagan was hopeful his play would lead to a big league job in 2017...

It is Tuesday and it's once again time for the Phillies mailbag, heard each week on The Sports Bash with Mike Gill on 97.3 ESPN.   Tune your radio to 97.3 or listen online at 973espn.com.  Have a question?  Send me a message on Twitter at @FrankKlose or send an email to sportstalkphilly@gmail...