Writer: Matt Rappa

For the final time in 2017, the Philadelphia Phillies (14-17-4) will host a game at Spectrum Field.

Former Philadelphia Phillies 1B/OF Darin Ruf homered in his Korean Baseball Organization debut with the Samsung Lions Friday evening at Daegu Samsung Lions Park.

Philadelphia Phillies (12-15-4) right-hander Aaron Nola will make his sixth and final spring start in opposition of expected Opening Day starter RHP Marco Estrada and the Toronto Blue Jays (10-17-2) Tuesday evening at Spectrum Field.

As the 25-man roster continues to take shape, one player that has all but locked up his spot in the Philadelphia Phillies (11-15-4) starting rotation is RHP Vince Velasquez. He will take the mound Monday evening in opposition of the American League-worst Toronto Blue Jays (10-16-2) and RHP Aaron Sanchez at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.

Despite making just three appearances as a non-roster invitee reliever — including 1 2/3 shutout innings in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday — SHP Pat Venditte is already drawing attention from manager Pete Mackanin.

The Detroit Tigers will attempt to convert former Philadelphia Phillies top-10 prospect, outfielder Anthony Gose, to pitcher, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News.

Tragedy struck the baseball world late Sunday morning, as retired nine-year veteran RHP Todd Frohwirth passed away at the age of 54, according to Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer.

A week from today, the Philadelphia Phillies (10-15-4) will arrive in Cincinnati ahead of their Opening Day matchup against the Reds the following afternoon.

The Philadelphia Phillies (10-15-3) will oppose a familar face in Saturday afternoon’s matchup against the Boston Red Sox (13-13-2) at JetBlue Park — fellow 2008 World Series champion RHP Kyle Kendrick.