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The $150K charitable component of Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber’s 5-year contract

The $150K charitable component of Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber’s 5-year contract

The Philadelphia Phillies made sure their latest long-term commitment goes beyond the diamond. Slugger Kyle Schwarber’s new five-year, $150 million deal not only locks in one of baseball’s premier power hitters through 2030, but also ensures that his impact on the Philadelphia community is written directly into the contract itself.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / December 10
Phillies Announce Trade on Wednesday

Phillies Announce Trade on Wednesday

The Philadelphia Phillies’ offseason has officially gotten underway, and the organization wasted no time making a splash. On Wednesday, the club secured its top free agent target, left-handed designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, to a five-year deal worth $150 million.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / December 10

Attention shifts to J.T. Realmuto after Kyle Schwarber signing: ‘I’m hoping at the end of the day, he’s back in Philadelphia’

Kyle Schwarber was in and out of Philadelphia on Tuesday. He underwent a physical examination to dot the i’s and cross the t’s on a new five-year contract with the Phillies.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB all-time RBI leaders' quiz
The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz
The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 10
Phillies Selections and Departures in the Rule 5 Draft

Phillies Selections and Departures in the Rule 5 Draft

In the midst of the resigning of Kyle Schwarber and the blockbusting news that the Mets lost both Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso (Lol Mets), the MLB Winter Meetings shifted their focus on the Rule 5 draft.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / December 10

Phillies lose former top prospect, add reliever to big-league roster in Rule 5 draft

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Phillies made a selection in Major League Baseball’s Rule 5 draft, adding a potential relief option to their big-league bullpen. Meanwhile, the organization lost a former top prospect to a division opponent on Wednesday at the Winter Meetings.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 10
Phillies Reportedly Interested in Trade For Gold Glove Outfielder

Phillies Reportedly Interested in Trade For Gold Glove Outfielder

After inking designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to a 5-year, $150 million contract on December 9th, the Philadelphia Phillies have seemingly turned their attention to addressing their outfield situation.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / December 10

Phillies add Zach McCambley, lose Griff McGarry in Rule 5 Draft, trade for Yoniel Curet

During the major league portion of MLB’s Rule 5 Draft, the Phillies added RHP reliever Zach McCambley from the Miami Marlins organization. However, they also lost the once promising (more on that) RHP Griff McGarry to the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 10
Tatsuya Imai: The Psycho The Phillies Desperately Need

Tatsuya Imai: The Psycho The Phillies Desperately Need

The transition from Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB is often viewed as a chance for Japanese stars to prove themselves on the biggest global stage in front of the brightest lights.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / December 10

2025 Phillies player review: Jesús Luzardo

I remember exactly where I was when the news broke that the Phillies were trading for Jesús Luzardo. I was at home, and I interrupted my busy work of listening to Christmas music to do a writeup (Wonderful Christmastime is a great song, and I won’t hear any arguments to the contrary).

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The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz
 The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
 The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz
 The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz
The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz
 The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz
Rob Thomson News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 10
Phillies Keep Faith in Rob Thomson, Extend Manager’s Contract to 2027

Phillies Keep Faith in Rob Thomson, Extend Manager’s Contract to 2027

The Philadelphia Phillies still have faith in Rob Thompson, even after three straight seasons of reaching the playoffs but failing to make the World Series.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / December 10

Phillies news: Kyle Schwarber, Rob Thomson, Edwin Diaz

Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies agreed to a 5 year $150 million contract to become the highest set-DH in MLB history. Rob Thomson signed a one-year extension to be the Phillies manager through the 2027 season.

J.T. Realmuto News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10
Phillies have offer out to J.T. Realmuto

Phillies have offer out to J.T. Realmuto

The Phillies secured a reunion with one of their key veteran free agents Tuesday morning when they signed Kyle Schwarber to a five-year deal, and now it appears their attention will return to their other veteran hitter who reached free agency last month.

Kyle Schwarber News / FirstSportz / December 10
Kyle Schwarber Commits Future to Phillies Following 5-Year, $150 Million Deal

Kyle Schwarber Commits Future to Phillies Following 5-Year, $150 Million Deal

Kyle Schwarber is returning to Philadelphia. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies announced the re-signing of the designated hitter (DH) on a 5-year, $150 million deal after he became a free agent this offseason.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
Phillies’ Preston Mattingly breaks down Kyle Schwarber re-sign process

Phillies’ Preston Mattingly breaks down Kyle Schwarber re-sign process

The Philadelphia Phillies made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason when they re-signed Kyle Schwarber to a $150 million contract. For the Phillies, retaining Schwarber was one of their top priorities.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9
Pete Alonso has significant demand, and his price tag 'likely' increased

Pete Alonso has significant demand, and his price tag 'likely' increased

Pete Alonso may have a four-word message for interested teams — “Prices just went up.” The five-time MLB All-Star slugger Alonso has a significant ask in free agency, Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported on Tuesday.

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso
Pete Alonso meeting with 2 teams at MLB Winter Meetings
Carlos Mendoza blasts reports about clubhouse issues that allegedly impacted Mets during 2025 season
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
Kyle Schwarber News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9
Kyle Schwarber rejected Orioles' lucrative contract offer

Kyle Schwarber rejected Orioles' lucrative contract offer

The first major free-agent chip fell Tuesday morning with Kyle Schwarber returning to the Philadelphia Phillies on a five-year, $150M deal.

Pressure is on Pirates to make meaningful move after Kyle Schwarber flirtation
Kyle Schwarber sets tone of Winter Meetings by re-joining Phillies
MLB Winter Meetings takeaways: NL powers add while Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / December 9
Kyle Schwarber sets tone of Winter Meetings by rejoining Phillies

Kyle Schwarber sets tone of Winter Meetings by rejoining Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have their man.

Phillies make major decision regarding manager Rob Thomson
Pirates must make meaningful move after Schwarber flirtation
Schwarber rejected lucrative contract offer from the Orioles
Dodgers finally find their closer with splash Edwin Diaz signing
Kyle Finnegan's multiyear deal with Tigers makes sense
Under pressure, Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso
Rob Thomson News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9
Phillies make major decision regarding manager Rob Thomson

Phillies make major decision regarding manager Rob Thomson

The Philadelphia Phillies are getting the band back together.

Kyle Schwarber sets tone of Winter Meetings by re-joining Phillies
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz
J.T. Realmuto News / Last Word On Sports / December 8
Three Realistic Landing Spots for J.T. Realmuto

Three Realistic Landing Spots for J.T. Realmuto

J.T. Realmuto is the top catcher available in free agency this offseason. This is in no small part due to his elite defense, which is rare behind the plate these days.

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