Mike Moustakas

The Philadelphia Phillies may be targeting free agent third baseman Mike Moustakas as their backup plan to Josh Donaldson.

Should the Phillies fail to land Manny Machado, the club could look at Mike Moustakas instead.

The Phillies left the Winter Meetings without signing free agents Manny Machado or Bryce Harper. But the Phillies will host Machado soon.

This week's Phillies mailbag looks at the Phillies pursuing pitching, bench help, and addresses boos towards Manny Machado.

This week's Phillies mailbag looks at Maikel Franco's value, Vince Velasquez's rotation spot, and potential moves.

A couple of reports on Friday linked the Phillies to Padres closer Brad Hand and Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas

The San Diego Padres reportedly have interest in Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco

The Phillies are reportedly interested in big third base names such as Manny Machado, Josh Donaldson, Adrian Beltre and Mike Moustakas.

This week's Phillies mailbag looks at the system's prospects, the July 31 trade deadline and J.P. Crawford's use at third base.

Is third baseman Maikel Franco falling out of favor with the Phillies?