Tommy Joseph

Phillies fans are well aware that the team could make some deals prior to the July 31 trade deadline.  Reliever Pat Neshek seems all but dealt already.  Veterans like starter Jeremy Hellickson and Howie Kendrick could be moved as well, and possibly some younger players like Tommy Joseph...

The Phillies find themselves in a precarious situation, one that probably will receive a great deal of attention between now and the July 31 trade deadline.   The Phillies have two first basemen: one in the Major Leagues who is putting up Major League numbers...

We hope you had a very happy Fourth of July!  Our weekly Phillies mailbag will be featured on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. this week instead, so be sure to tune in to 97.3 on your South Jersey dial or online at 973espn.com.  Remember, if you are down the shore for the week, check out the Sports Bash with Mike Gill...

The big story in Phillies Spring Training 2017 was the feel-good story of first baseman Brock Stassi.  Competing with the likes of veterans Daniel Nava and Chris Coghlan for one roster spot on the Phillies, Stassi made the Phillies Opening Day roster and Coghlan was released...

We are back with another edition of the Phillies mailbag on 97.3 Espn.  We take your questions all week long and then discuss them on The Sports Bash with Mike Gill on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.  Send me your questions on Twitter @FrankKlose...

Once again it is time for the Phillies mailbag on 973espn.com!  Each week we take your questions and then answer them on the Sports Bash with Mike Gill at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.  Send your questions at any time to @FrankKlose on Twitter or to sportstalkphilly@gmail...

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 the Phillies added Michael Saunders to be a left-handed lineup bat and not the likes of former Phillies player Brandon Moss, one clear need on the Phillies roster remained: a left-handed bat who can back up first baseman Tommy Joseph...

Heading into the 2017 Baseball season, the Phillies have three hitters entering their mid-20's who are expected to have major roles on the team.  Tommy Joseph and Maikel Franco had 20 plus Home Runs last season while Odubel Herrera was the Phillies lone All-Star representative in 2016...

Less than two weeks from the date that pitchers and catchers are set to report to Clearwater, the Phillies are making finishing touches to their roster.   While the 40-man roster remains full, the Phillies reportedly have added a bat on a minor league deal that could crack the big league roster come opening day...