Clearwater, FL (My Sportsbook) - The Philadelphia Phillies updated the condition of Tug McGraw on Friday after the former closer was taken to Morton Plant Hospital on Thursday, when he underwent tests in the intensive care unit.

In a statement on Friday, the team announced that McGraw was "in good spirits and in stable condition while undergoing a neurological evaluation."

The Phillies organization has not disclosed the nature of the illness, but according to the Philadelphia Daily News and several broadcast reports, McGraw has a pair of brain tumors in his frontal lobe which could be cancerous.

The 58-year-old McGraw played with the Phillies from 1975-84 and was in camp this season as a guest pitching instructor.

"He's scared to death and he should be because this snuck up on him," Dallas Green, his manager in 1980, said. "It wasn't something he could feel or see. When that happens, it's got to be a blow to you, especially to a guy that's as alive and fun-loving as he is."

In a 20-year career, McGraw went 96-92 with a 3.14 ERA and 180 saves. He also pitched for the Mets from 1965-74, and won a World Series with each team.

The Phillies were off on Wednesday and McGraw was last with the team on Tuesday, when he seemed like his normal self.

"It's devastating," said former teammate and current Phillies manager Larry Bowa. "It just reminds you that life is real short."