Ryan Madson

This week's Phillies mailbag looks at the July trade deadline, the possibility of August trades and who is left who played at Veteran's Stadium

Former Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth announced his retirement from baseball.

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that Ryan Madson hit 93 mph during an audition for teams Friday - one of the teams interested in Madson's service are the Phillies. Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. recently admitted that the team has been keeping an eye on their former set-up man and closer...

Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com hears that the Phillies have interest in a reunion with Ryan Madson.  The 33-year-old is expected to soon audition for teams and will likely have to accept a minor league deal. Madson hasn't pitched in the majors since 2011, as he had Tommy John surgery in 2012 and sat out all of 2013 after suffering numerous setbacks...

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Philadelphia Phillies are viewed as the favorites for Upton's services.  Keep in mind Upton received a qualifying offer from the Rays and therefore will require giving up a pick should the Phillies sign him...

Michael Stutes is scheduled to begin a throwing program. Stutes had arthroscopic shoulder surgery in June and isn’t expected to return this season. The 25-year-old has been on the disabled since April 22 and should be medically cleared for spring training in February...

Maybe Ruben Amaro isn't the wunderkid we thought he was.

The Sixers make it five in a row, the Flyers skate tonight, a city six match-up and more in the Morning Sports Page!

The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings have kicked off in Dallas. I’ll write a piece each night on the major and minor news of the day, especially involving the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings have kicked off in Dallas. I’ll write a piece each night on the major and minor news of the day, especially involving the Philadelphia Phillies.