The tap on the shoulder came a few minutes after 8 a.m. Thursday, and Garrett Stubbs knew exactly what it was about. Truth be ...

"I'll just continue to try to find ways to help the organization win whatever way I can," the 31-year-old catcher said.

Put simply: Stubbs had a minor-league option remaining, meaning that he could be sent down without being exposed to waivers.

Backup catcher Garrett Stubbs was sent to the minor leagues to start the baseball season, leaving Rafael Marchan as the ...

The Phillies announced Thursday that they’ve optioned catcher Garrett Stubbs to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In doing so, they all ...

Marchán texted his parents Thursday morning after learning he made the team. “He was waiting for that,” he said of his father ...

The Phillies also have a homegrown backup waiting in the wings in Rafael Marchán, who has had a decent showing in spring ...

Garrett Stubbs knew the odds long before he got to BayCare Ballpark last month. He had one option remaining. Rafael Marchán ...

Mick Abel, the Phils’ No. 8 prospect, will anchor the IronPigs’ starting rotation. The 23-year-old right-hander was 3-12 last ...

The Phillies optioned Garrett Stubbs to Triple A Thursday, giving the backup catching job to start the season to Rafael ...