Phillies Place Knapp, Joyce on IL; Summon Marchan, Vierling

The Phillies placed reserves Matt Joyce and Andrew Knapp on the injured list, re-summoning catcher Rafael Marchan, and giving Matt Vierling his first look at the major leagues.

Sports Talk Philly  •  19 Jun 2021
The Phillies Bench is Suddenly A Glaring Concern

Entering the 2021 season, most Phillies fans were feeling pretty good about the Phillies’ bench. Originally comprised of Andrew Knapp, Brad Miller, Matt Joyce, Ronald Torreyes and Roman Quinn, the bench has been whittled down as injuries have piled up.

Sports Talk Philly  •  12 May 2021
Phillies Monday Mailbag: hot start, Rhys Hoskins, trade deadline

Phillies prospect Rhys Hoskins chats with first baseman Emmanuel Burriss during the Futures Game in Reading (Philliedelphia/Frank Klose) It's time once again for the weekly Phillies mailbag.  We answer your questions and talk about them Tuesday afternoon on The Sports Bash With Mike Gill on 97.3 ESPN Atlantic City.  You can listen online at 973espn.com. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  02 May 2016
Phillies invitee J.P. Arencibia looks to shake off anxiety, make a difference on the field

J.P. Arencibia chats with some old friends prior to the Phillies – Blue Jays game in Dunedin (Photo: Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) CLEARWATER, Fla —  In Tuesday's Grapefruit League opener at Bright House Field, designated hitter and non-roster invitee J.P. Arencibia turned some heads.  A line drive home run to center field was the offensive highlight of a […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  03 Mar 2016
Future Phillies pushing Reading Fightins into playoff race

J.P. Crawford had 4 RBI in the Reading Fightin' Phils 8-1 win over the Trenton Thunder on Thursday. The sweep of Trenton has moved Reading a half game back of first in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League. (Photo by Kevin Durso/Philliedelphia) By making three trades during deadline week, the Reading Fightin’ Phils picked […]

Kevin Durso  •  07 Aug 2015