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This week's Phillies mailbag looks at the potential team MVP, Frank's bold prediction for 2023, and whether Luke Voit (or anyone else) could come play first base.

Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos will work out some at first base, in case the Phillies need help.

Lehigh Valley IronPigs first baseman Rhys Hoskins set the IronPigs' new home run record over the weekend, belting his 27th home run of the season.  That bests the mark set by Andy Tracy in 2009.  Unlike Tracy, who had brief call-ups with the Phillies in 2008 and 2009 and serves as Assistant Minor League Field Coordinator and Minor League Hitting Coordinator for the Phillies organization, Hoskins i

The Atlanta Braves signed former Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard just about a month ago.  The 37 year-old former Rookie of the Year, MVP, and World Champion played 11 games with the Braves, batting .184 with one home run and five runs batted in...

Since joining the Phillies, Tommy Joseph has put up a .311 Batting Average coupled with 5 Home Runs in just 20 games.  He has earned more playing time and forced Ryan Howard into a bench role.  But for how long can Joseph sustain this level of offensive production...

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 on Tuesday afternoons at 2:30 p.m.   If you are not in South Jersey, you can listen online at 973espn...

Earlier today we learned the the Phillies would promote first baseman Tommy Joseph to the big league club from AAA Lehigh Valley.

It's time for another Phillies Mailbag.  We answer your Phillies questions and discuss them on the Sports Bash with Mike Gill every Tuesday at 2:30. What should the Phillies expect from Vince Velasquez the rest of the season? Is he an ace...