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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / December 9

Offseason Rumors: Harrison Bader’s asking price, Pirates’ offer to Kyle Schwarber

Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation. Tuesday, Dec 9: Harrison Bader’s asking price, Pirates’ offer for Kyle Schwarber The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday morning had an interesting update on Harrison Bader’s ask in free agency.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 9

Former Gold Glove Outfielder Could Be The Missing Piece For Royals

The Kansas City Royals have a clear need for offense as they try to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season. They finished 82-80 and in third place in the American League Central.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 8

Why Giants Would Have Interest in Free Agent Outfielder Harrison Bader

The San Francisco Giants want to improve their outfield for 2026, especially when it comes to defense. That explains why the Giants have been linked to outfielder Harrison Bader, per a report from the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser (subscription required).

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8

Royals rumors: Jon Heyman name-drops 3 OF targets in free agency

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals are looking for ways to bolster their roster to get back on track. One clear option is adding more firepower to their lineup.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 8

Dodgers Free Agency Rumors: Preference To Sign Harrison Bader & Robert Suarez

The Los Angeles Dodgers don’t have much work to do this offseason with the majority of their roster in place, but they face a need in their outfield and back end of the bullpen.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / December 8

Offseason Rumors: Giants interested in Harrison Bader

Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation. Monday, Dec 8: Harrison Bader “piques the Giants’ interest” Add the San Francisco Giants to the list of teams with interest in Phillies trade deadline acquisition Harrison Bader.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Giants have interest in Harrison Bader

Harrison Bader is coming off the best offensive season of his career, and this well-timed surge at the plate set up the former Gold Glove nicely as he enters free agency.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / December 5

Offseason Rumors: Updates on Kyle Schwarber, Ranger Suárez, Harrison Bader and other potential Phillies free agent targets

Keep track of all the latest offseason rumors pertaining to the Phillies on Phillies Nation. Friday, Dec. 5: Updates on Kyle Schwarber, Ranger Suárez, Harrison Bader and others Could multiple Phillies free agents sign at next week’s Baseball Winter Meetings?

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 4

Phillies Gold Glover Repeatedly Linked To Royals Ahead Of Winter Meetings

The more the offseason kicks into gear, the more obvious it's become that the Kansas City Royals aren't going to be true big-game hunters. Early in the offseason, there were whispers about the Royals going after Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman, and Kyle Tucker.

Athletics News / Royals Review / December 3

Potential free agent target: Harrison Bader

With the top of the free-agent market thinning out and Kansas City once again shopping in the second tier, one name stands out as a realistic fit: Harrison Bader.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 1

Insider Links Royals To Gold Glove Outfielder As Potential Offensive Upgrade

The Kansas City Royals are going to be an interesting team to watch this offseason as they try to find ways to bolster their offense for 2026. That was what let them down in 2025 and caused them to miss the postseason.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 25

Royals Should Target Gold Glove Outfielder To Upgrade Offense In 2026

The Kansas City Royals know that they’re going to need to add a power bat or two if they want to avoid repeating the mistakes of the 2025 season. Their offense let them down and caused them to miss the postseason.

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Athletics News / The Good Phight / November 19

Phillies news: Harrison Bader, Kyle Schwarber, Andrew Painter

There was a bit of news across Major League Baseball because there were two deadlines this Tuesday. Teams had to add players to their 40-man roster or else they would be available for the rule-five draft and free agents with qualifying offers had to make a decision about whether to sign it or test the market.

Philadelphia Phillies 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.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 17

MLB Writer's Prediction Has Rangers Landing Gold Glove Outfielder in Free Agency

One question this offseason for the Texas Rangers is whether they trade or keep Adolis García. If they keep him, then first-year manager Skip Schumaker could use him as his DH.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15

Phillies receiving trade interest in lefty relievers

The Phillies have gotten trade calls on left-handed relievers Matt Strahm, José Alvarado and Tanner Banks, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Philadelphia could leverage their bullpen depth for help in a different area of the roster.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 12

Phillies 9-Year Veteran Predicted To Sign With Royals In Free Agency

The Kansas City Royals need an outfielder who can provide offensive upside this offseason, preferably one that can also play any of the three positions.

Philadelphia Phillies 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).

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 10

Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Opts Out of Deal With Phillies

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Harrison Bader opted out of his one-year, $10 million mutual option with the Philadelphia Phillies last week. Bader has played for six teams over the last four seasons.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 10

Mets offseason blueprint: Best-case lineup scenario features Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Phillies Outfielder Declines Mutual Option, Enters Free Agency

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader has declined his side of the mutual option on his contract, the team announced on Tuesday. The mutual option was for $10 million.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Harrison Bader makes decision on mutual option with Phillies

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / October 6

Phillies CF Harrison Bader (groin) out of lineup for Game 2

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader was not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday because of a groin injury.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 18

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 10

Father who gave ball to Phillies ‘Karen’ has message for her harassers

The father of the young Philadelphia Phillies fan who had his home run ball swiped by a crazed woman wants the outrage dial back down. The woman, whom fans have referred to as “Phillies Karen,” confronted Drew Feltwell after the latter secured a Harrison Bader home run ball during a Phillies game against the Miami Marlins.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 2