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Phillies, Kyle Schwarber News Emerges on Tuesday

Left-handed slugger Kyle Schwarber remains one of the most impactful bats in MLB free agency. His four-year, $79 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies signed in March of 2022 has come to a close, making him an unrestricted free agent.

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J.T. Realmuto News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 25

Red Sox interested in J.T. Realmuto

The Red Sox are showing interest in free agent catcher J.T. Realmuto, per a report from Ken Rosenthal and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, though they note that there’s still an expectation Realmuto will re-sign with the Phillies.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / November 25

Tatsuya Imai: Dark horse Phillies free agent target

Much has been made already this offseason about the two Japanese hitters that have entered the free agent pool and the Phillies possible chances of signing either of them.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / The Good Phight / November 25

The Phillies vs. Shohei Ohtani, part two

Yesterday, we took an at bat by at bat look at how the Phillies were trying to attack Shohei Ohtani in the NLDS this season. Today, we’ll continue by looking at Game 2 of the matchup, one in which now, Ohtani can focus solely on his hitting.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / November 25

Offseason Rumors: Red Sox interested in J.T. Realmuto

Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation. Tuesday, Nov. 25: Rosenthal and McCaffrey: Red Sox interested in Realmuto Add the Red Sox to the list of potential J.T.

Aaron Nola News / The Good Phight / November 25

2025 player review: Aaron Nola

Der Mensch tracht, un Gott lacht—“Man plans, god laughs”, when translated from Yiddish into English. Aaron Nola and the Phillies planned for seven seasons of steady, successful starts when they mutually agreed to the contract extension that will keep the Louisianan in Philadelphia through 2030.

Kyle Schwarber News / Viral Sports News / November 25

Phillies Connected to $180 Million Move Amid Kyle Schwarber Rumors

As the Philadelphia Phillies head into what many consider the most critical winter in years, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski knows the pressure is on.

J.T. Realmuto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 25

Red Sox targeting J.T. Realmuto theft from Phillies, but there are caveats

The MLB is already cooking with free agency rumors, the Boston Red Sox stirred the pot even more by showing real interest in JT Realmuto — a move that immediately tightened the pressure on the Philadelphia Phillies and reshaped early free agency chatter.

Tarik Skubal News / The Good Phight / November 25

Do you think the Phillies have enough to trade for Tarik Skubal?

Let’s put our GM hats on for a second. Tarik Skubal is arguably the best pitcher in the game right now. He should be considered a cornerstone for any franchise that employs him.

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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 / Viral Sports News / November 24

Phillies Expected to Capture $160M Free Agency Prize in New Projection

The upcoming offseason features few free-agent storylines as compelling as Philadelphia Phillies’ free agency slugger Kyle Schwarber’s next contract. The Athletic’s Jim Bowden recently forecasted that the left-handed masher will land a staggering $160 million deal, a figure that would place him among the richest designated hitters ever signed.

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Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / November 22

Trea Turner News Emerges After 11th Season

Shortstop Trea Turner delivered an excellent season for the Philadelphia Phillies in his third year with the organization. The 32-year-old veteran showed no signs of slowing down, posting a .304 batting average, .355 on-base percentage, .812 OPS, 15 home runs and 69 RBIs across 141 appearances.

Bryce Harper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 22

Why the Phillies should not trade Bryce Harper

The idea of the Philadelphia Phillies stunning the baseball world by moving Bryce Harper isn’t just unrealistic — it ignores everything he represents. It overlooks who he is, what he’s built, and why he remains the Phillies franchise cornerstone.

Alec Bohm News / Total Apex Sports / November 22

Alec Bohm’s Bold New 2026 Contract

Alec Bohm has shut the door on the past and opened a new chapter for the 2026 season. The Philadelphia Phillies opted to tender Bohm a contract ahead of the non-tender deadline, signaling that he remains part of the team’s plans for now.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Phillies make flurry of free agency moves

The Philadelphia Phillies won their second straight NL East crown before losing in the Division Series for the second year in a row. Despite finishing the 2025 campaign with the second-best record in baseball, the Phillies face fallout following another early playoff exit.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Non-Tendered Players Who Could Fit on the Phillies

Several recent non-tendered players from other teams could be a fit for the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies recently decided to non-tender pitchers Michael Mercado and Daniel Robert.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / November 21

Phillies Tender Contracts to All Arbitration-Eligible Players and Sign Two More

Free agency in baseball can be a stressful time for fans. Seeing reports and teams linked to certain players keeps audiences on edge during this time of year.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Phillies Announce Alec Bohm News on Friday

As the Philadelphia Phillies prepare for the 2026 season, the front office is ready to adjust the core as necessary to finally get over the hump. Despite back-to-back NL East division titles, the Phillies have failed to reach the NLCS in both years.

J.T. Realmuto News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

Phillies Catching Options If Realmuto Leaves

The Philadelphia Phillies alternative catching options to re-signing J.T. Realmuto are not the greatest. There is not much depth at the catching position across MLB right now.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / November 19

Philadelphia Phillies 2025-2026 Offseason Wishlist

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off another wildly successful regular season, but that’s where the accolades end. Sure, they won 96 games and easily secured their second consecutive NL East title.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / November 18

Fixing the Phillies Outfield: All the Big Names Available

The Philadelphia Phillies don’t have many holes on paper, but the team’s outfield has been a carousel of underperformers for quite some time. Outside of a hefty contract handed to Nick Castellanos in 2022, the Phillies’ outfield DNA has been by committee.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Phillies select Andrew Painter, two others to 40-man roster

The Philadelphia Phillies added three prospects to their 40-man roster on Rule 5 protection day: pitchers Andrew Painter and Alex McFarlane and outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 18

Former Rockies VP reveals scenario involving Schwarber, Bryant

Former Rockies VP reveals 'what if' scenario involving Kyle Schwarber, Kris Bryant

Could the Colorado Rockies have avoided one of the biggest mistakes in franchise history by signing Kyle Schwarber instead of Kris Bryant? According to one former Rockies vice president, it sounds like a possible scenario.

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