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Kyle Schwarber Reacts to Reds Development in MLB Free Agency

Designated hitter Kyle Schwarber has had an incredible career in Major League Baseball thus far. In 11 years, the former first-round pick has a .231 batting average and an .846 OPS with 340 home runs and 784 RBIs.

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2025 Player Review: Trea Turner

At one point in 2023, it looked like signing Trea Turner to an eleven-year deal worth $300 million was going to be a major disaster for the Phillies. If 2023 was rock bottom, 2025 was the complete opposite.

Bryce Harper News / The Good Phight / November 20

Phillies news: Field of Dreams Game, Bryce Harper, Media Rights

Yesterday something that we’ve known about for a while was made official, that is that the Philadelphia Phillies will travel to Iowa to play the Minnesota Twins at the Field of Dreams game on August 13th, 2026.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / November 20

What Phillies fans need to know about MLB’s new national TV deal

Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced a new three-year television rights deal with ESPN, NBC and Netflix. Phillies fans in the local viewing area will still find most games on the regional network NBC Sports Philadelphia, but some nationally televised games will be on different networks starting next year.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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.

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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.

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.

Kyle Schwarber News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / November 19

Phillies' Slugger Predicted to Sign $130 Million Contract in Free Agency

Philadelphia Phillies' designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is among the premier free agents on the open market this offseason and is widely expected to ink a substantial deal.

Alan Rangel News / The Good Phight / November 19

2025 Phillies player review: Alan Rangel

The Phillies were no stranger to churn on the back of their roster, especially when it came to relievers. Throughout a season, due to injuries or ineffectiveness, you’ll usually get a revolving cast of names taking up the final spot or two in the bullpen.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / November 19

What do you think of the Phillies’ Rule 5 draft protections?

Well, it’s that time again. It’s Rule 5 season. Granted, this is not the most exciting part of the baseball calendar. But you never know. Shane Victorino was a two-time Rule 5 draftee, after all.

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 / The Good Phight / November 18

Phillies add three to their 40-man roster

Teams had to add players to their 40-man roster today lest they be exposed to other teams in the Rule 5 draft. The Phillies decided on adding three. These were the three names that we should have expected the team to add to their roster.

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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.

Kyle Schwarber News / Larry Brown Sports / November 18

Kyle Schwarber is being pursued by a shocking team

Free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber figures to draw a lot of interest this offseason as one of the most dangerous home run hitters on the market. The usual big-market teams are expected to make a run at him, but they may be joined by one unlikely spender.

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The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Andrew Painter News / Phillies Nation / November 18

Phillies add top prospect Andrew Painter to 40-man roster, protect three players from Rule 5 draft

Top prospect Andrew Painter was one of three Phillies minor leaguers added to the organization’s 40-man roster on Tuesday to protect them from next month’s Rule 5 draft.

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.

Three potential landing spots for Cody Bellinger

Awesome MLB players from the 90s you probably forgot about

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Red Sox interested in Bo Bichette, Kyle Schwarber

With holes to fill in the lineup, the Red Sox are exploring two of the bigger free agent bats on the market. WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford reports that “the

Nicholas Castellanos News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18

Phillies rumors: $20 million trade fail looming over offseason

The Philadelphia Phillies opened the offseason with a clear mission: move Nick Castellanos, secure a real trade, and carve out the financial breathing room that drives their MLB Free Agency run.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Pirates have an interest in Kyle Schwarber

Pirates GM Ben Cherington said last week that he had “more [financial] flexibility than we’ve had in other offseasons I’ve been in Pittsburgh,” and subsequent reports indicated that Bucs ownership could approach the $40MM mark with their spending plans this winter.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 18

Three potential landing spots for Cody Bellinger

He is capable of playing all three outfield positions and first base, typically providing above-average defense at each spot.

Three first basemen who can fill the Red Sox power vacuum

Marcus Stroman could be a free-agent bargain

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

Harrison Bader News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 17

Phillies interested in re-signing Harrison Bader

After a disappointing seasons that saw them earn a bye through the Wild Card series but immediately fall to the Dodgers in the NLDS, the Phillies are in an uncertain spot as the team figures to look very different by the time Opening Day rolls around.

Philadelphia Phillies News / New Baseball Media / November 17

2025 MLB Season Recap: Philadelphia Phillies

Despite a 96-win season, the 2025 Phillies had their season end in a similar fate, compared to 2024. Philadelphia’s offense went quiet in the NLDS against the Dodgers, the team ultimately beat the Phillies after an error from Orion Kerkering sealed the reigning NL East champion’s fate.