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Where Did Phillies' Kyle Schwarber End Up in the 2025 NL MVP Voting?

The Philadelphia Phillies were 0-for-2 in the MLB Awards leading into Thursday night. Rob Thomson finished third in the National League’s Manager of the Year vote decided by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Tuesday.

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Phillies top OF prospect Justin Crawford expected to make Opening Day roster

Phillies' Justin Crawford expected to make large contributions in 2026.

Justin Crawford News / The Good Phight / November 13

Justin Crawford is at the heart of the Phillies outfield solution

It’s no secret. The Phillies’ outfield over the last two years has largely been a dumpster fire. Last year, Phils’ outfielders finished with a collective 3.5 fWAR, tied for 22nd, with a .710 OPS that was 18th.

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The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

How many of the National League Cy Young Award winners since 1967 can you name in seven minutes?

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Otto Kemp News / The Good Phight / November 13

2025 Player Review: Otto Kemp

Part of the magic of baseball is that it seems to produce multiple feel-good stories every year. Perhaps the best kind of such story is the career minor leaguer who finally gets a taste of the Majors at long last.

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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.

Nicholas Castellanos News / Sporting News / November 13

Phillies to make firm decision on Nick Castellanos' future in Philadelphia

Nick Castellanos time in Philly is coming to an end.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Sporting News / November 13

Phillies' odds of re-signing Kyle Schwarber, JT Realmuto get big update from insider

A recent report revealed some encouraging Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto news for Phillies fans.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 13

Signing J.T. Realmuto would transform this NL Central team's pitching staff

Ben Cherington and the Pirates plan to increase their payroll by $30-40 million this offseason, which could position them as potential suitors for catcher J.T. Realmuto.

Reports of Pirates' intent to spend this offseason are likely fool's gold

Paul Skenes continues historic run for Pirates with Cy Young award

Skenes responds to Yankees report after winning Cy Young Award

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Ranger Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

The Phillies star Blue Jays are ‘salivating’ to steal away

The Toronto Blue Jays are diving aggressively into MLB Free Agency, and Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez has emerged as one of their top priorities.

Cristopher Sanchez News / The Good Phight / November 13

Cristopher Sanchez finishes second in National League Cy Young voting

The results of the 2025 Cy Young Award winners were announced on Wednesday night, and neither winner was much of a surprise: Tarik Skubal of the Tigers took home the American League honors, while the Pirates’ Paul Skenes (perhaps on his way out of town?) captured the National League’s award.

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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.

Jo Adell News / The Good Phight / November 13

Should the Phillies target Jo Adell in a trade?

The MLB offseason is ever so slowly lurching to life, and that means trade rumors are starting to rear their head. Last week, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported that the Los Angeles Angels are considering trading outfielders Jo Adell and/or Taylor Ward and Morosi specifically mentioned the Phillies as a possibility.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / November 13

Phillies news: Cristopher Sánchez, Bryce Harper, Dave Dombrowski

I think many of the most biased Phillies fans knew that Cristopher Sánchez probably wasn’t going to win the National League Cy Young award this year. That’s not to say he wasn’t deserving, as he fully emerged as one of the best pitchers in the sport and the ace of the Phillies staff in Zack Wheeler’s stead.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Phillies notes: Johan Rojas trade chatter, potential Bryce Harper position change

The Phillies are making center fielder Johan Rojas available in trade conversations, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. That’s not especially surprising, as the 25-year-old spent the final two months of the season on optional assignment to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Alec Bohm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 12

Phillies rumors: Alec Bohm trade buzz heats up at GM meetings

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has often been mentioned as a potential trade candidate over the past year. A deal has yet to come to fruition, but MLB Network insider Jon Morosi recently provided an update on a possible Bohm trade.

Kyle Schwarber News / Larry Brown Sports / November 12

Report: Kyle Schwarber could reunite with his former team

A homecoming of sorts appears to be on the table for Kyle Schwarber. Rival MLB executives are monitoring the possibility of the free agent slugger Schwarber reuniting with the Boston Red Sox (his former team) this offseason, Robert Murray of FanSided reported this week.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

MLB Insider Suggests Phillies Should Sign Third Baseman

MLB insider for ESPN, Jeff Passan, suggests the Philadelphia Phillies sign free agent infielder Alex Bregman. This move would make a lot of sense for the Phillies.

Rob Thomson News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / November 11

Rob Thomson Finished Third in 2025 Manager of the Year Voting

In his third full season as the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, Rob Thomson finished third in voting for the 2025 National League’s Manager of the Year Award.

Kyle Schwarber News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Phillies Receive Kyle Schwarber News on Tuesday

The Philadelphia Phillies have suffered back-to-back early exits in the MLB playoffs despite finishing atop the NL East in both seasons. Although the current core has failed to get past the divisional round, Philadelphia’s top priority remains re-signing designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to a new contract.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Phillies Add Player Amid MLB Free Agency

The Philadelphia Phillies are entering the offseason with hopes of retooling the roster and finally advancing past the NLDS, where they have suffered postseason exits in back-to-back years.

Harrison Bader News / Just Baseball / November 11

The Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Harrison Bader

Harrison Bader is coming off of arguably the best season of his career. He is now set to be the third-best outfield free agent available based off of 2025 fWAR (he and Trent Grisham both had 3.2 fWAR).

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Three Players the Phillies Should Avoid Acquiring This Offseason

There are some free agents and trade candidates that the Philadelphia Phillies should avoid adding to their team this offseason. Heading into the 2026 season, the Phillies need to get younger.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / November 10

2 Possible Landing Spots For Ranger Suárez Outside Of Philadelphia

Ranger Suarez had another strong year for the Philadelphia Phillies, but is now a free agent after going 12-8 with a 3.20 ERA in 26 starts. He’ll be one of the top starting pitchers available this winter.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 10

Three potential landing spots for OF Kyle Tucker

Outfielder Kyle Tucker may be the best free agent available during the 2025-26 offseason.

Tucker, Kyle Schwarber among 13 players to receive qualifying offers

Tucker's stunning contract demand is revealed ahead of free agency

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

Rob Thomson News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Rob Thomson’s 2026 Challenge: Handling Big Pressure in a Tight Window

Rob Thomson is no stranger to the trials and tribulations that come with World Series aspirations. The Philadelphia Phillies have cemented themselves as a contender under Thomson’s watch, yet the organization remains short of its ultimate goal, a World Series title.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / November 10

MLB alleged threat to Bryce Harper shows how brutal lockout will be

If the manner in which Phillies star Bryce Harper allegedly was treated by one of MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's henchmen is any indication, baseball's upcoming labor negotiations could get ugly real fast.

Why Munetaka Murakami is set to be the next great Japanese star in MLB

Best landing spots for Murakami

MLB legend speaks out after being pardoned by President Donald Trump

Atlanta Braves fans enter offseason with one big reason for optimism

Signing this free agent would completely transform Yankees' lineup

Kyle Schwarber News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber News Emerges on Thursday

The Philadelphia Phillies are entering the offseason with several impactful decisions to make. The biggest, however, is clearly the future of left-handed designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, who is set to hit unrestricted free agency after four years in Philadelphia.

Rafael Lantigua News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Infielder Rafael Lantigua becomes a free agent

Lantigua had spent his entire career in the Toronto Blue Jays organization prior to this past season. He signed with Philadelphia as a minor league free agent in December 2024.

Jose Alvarado News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Phillies exercise option on lefty Jose Alvarado

The Phillies announced they have picked up the club option on left-handed pitcher José Alvarado. The reliever will make $9M next season. Alvarado signed a three-year, $22M extension ahead of the 2023 season.