It remains to be seen when an official announcement will be made, but the Philadelphia Phillies are expected to removed the interim tag from Ryne Sandberg's title at some point.

Sandberg has served as interim manager since the club parted ways with Charlie Manuel last month.

The Phillies are 18-14 under Sandberg, who was believed to be Manuel's heir when he was promoted to third base coach after the 2012 season.