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Phillies Get Bad News on Kyle Schwarber's Future in Philadelphia

It's a bit uncertain why the Philadelphia Phillies haven't figured things out with Kyle Schwarber. Perhaps the front office isn't certain about how things will go over the next few months, as there could be a scenario where the Phillies look to blow up this current core.

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MLB Insider Rips Phillies Amid Kyle Schwarber Contract Controversy

Upon arriving at spring training, All-Star slugger Kyle Schwarber established quickly and publicly that he wanted to remain with the Philadelphia Phillies on a new contract.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Phillies' Dave Dombrowski Breaks Silence on Kyle Schwarber Extension Talks

Kyle Schwarber is in the final year of his contract and is expected to get another large payday in his age-33 season. Since joining the Philadelphia Phillies,

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 20

Philadelphia Phillies Boss Hopes To Keep Kyle Schwarber on Team for 'Years To Come'

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is set to be a free agent this coming winter after his current contract expires, but president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski wants to make sure he does not hit the market.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Phillies Slugger Linked to Yankees Amid Uncertain Future in Philadelphia

Recent reports have suggested that the Philadelphia Phillies and Kyle Schwarber aren’t close to an extension, which could become a problem after the season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 17

Philadelphia Phillies Veteran Slugger Tabbed as Top Ten Hitter in MLB

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to split a four-game series with the San Francisco Giants Thursday afternoon. Even with their two losses to begin the week, the Phillies are 10-8 and sit a game back in the National League East.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Phillies Get Major $66 Million Contract Update on Kyle Schwarber

The Philadelphia Phillies will face the reality of losing Kyle Schwarber next winter. Schwarber, who has done nothing but prove he's one of the top power hitters in the game, has been a force in the Phillies' lineup over the past few years.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Kyle Schwarber Catches Aaron Judge in Key Early Stat That Could Shape the Season

Kyle Schwarber’s name isn’t often mentioned in the same breath as Aaron Judge — but through 12 games of the 2025 MLB season, they’re deadlocked at the top of the home run leaderboard.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Potential Phillies X-factor taking care of business early in 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently tied for first place in the National League East. When it comes to the Phillies’ lineup, stars such as Bryce Harper and Trea Turner often receive most of the attention.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Phillies Get Bad News on Kyle Schwarber's Future With Team

If the Philadelphia Phillies don't win the World Series in 2025, there could be multiple moves the front office makes in the offseason. The Phillies have a reason to continue running the same core for the next few months, but there's even a scenario where they could look to make a few massive moves at the deadline.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 9

Phillies Slugger in No Rush to Sign Extension After Talks Break Down

The Philadelphia Phillies have proven early in the 2025 regular season that they are one of the best teams in baseball. Going up against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in an early season series, they handled business, winning two out of three games.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Kyle Schwarber Ignites Social Media With Mammoth Home Run

Less than two weeks into the 2025 MLB season, and we've already witnessed some monster home runs. One of those tape measure shots occurred Tuesday night, when the Philadelphia Phillies took on the Atlanta Braves.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Kyle Schwarber drops defiant take on Phillies’ quiet offseason

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a 7-2 start and are one of the reasonable picks to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the National League. They won 95 games last year and, rather than go big during the offseason, decided to mostly run it back in hopes that this time they can break back through to the World Series.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 8

How Vladimir Guerrero Extension Affects Market for Phillies Slugger

The man who would've been at the top of this fall's free agent class just got paid handsomely, and his new contract should drive up the price on other impact bats about to hit the open market.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 8

Phillies Star Slugger Has Been Epitome of Three True Outcomes Player in 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies are on a roll to kick off the 2025 season, and with that, they have had some exceptional performances from many of their key players.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber Avoiding Typical Early Season Struggles

Kyle Schwarber's June surges are well known, so much so that a common joke among Phillies fans is calling every summer day he homers "June _th". What's also well known is his tendency to start each season slow at the plate, with his power showing up later, during the warmer weather.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / April 2

Indiana MLB Report: Kyle Schwarber Off To Hot Start For Phillies

Former Indiana catcher Kyle Schwarber has had his best seasons of his now-11-year Major League Baseball career with the Philadelphia Phillies. It appears Schwarber is keen on continuing his success.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / March 30

Kyle Schwarber, Phillies look to flex muscles in finale vs. Nats

The Philadelphia Phillies vie for the three-game sweep when they visit the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon. The Phillies smacked three home runs in an 11-6 win on Saturday, including the second in two games for Kyle Schwarber.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 8

Chicago Cubs World Series legend opens up about abrupt end to Cubs career

The Chicago Cubs have a long history of good and bad roster moves. Their decision to non-tender Kyle Schwarber at the end of the abbreviated 2020 season, however, may go down as one of their worst.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 9

Stephen A. Smith's new ESPN contract will pay him more than most top athletes

When it comes to sports talk, it pays to be loud.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 28

Phillies have had 'broad' extension talks with two-time All-Star

Another four-year deal would be a tough sell at his age.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 20

One spring training prediction for every NL East team

With spring training open, let's gaze into the crystal ball in the NL East. Here is a prediction for every team in the division.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 16

Kyle Schwarber interested in extension with Phillies

The Phillies are entering 2025 with a team that looks a whole lot like the one they finished the year with in 2024, with Jordan Romano, Max Kepler, and Jesus Luzardo being the club’s only major additions.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5

Phillies OF Kyle Schwarber continues postseason dominance

Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber continues postseason dominance

Schwarber has already made his presence felt for the Phillies. His first plate appearance in the 2024 playoffs could be the start of another impressive run.

Watch: Kyle Schwarber smashes HR to give Phillies early lead vs. Mets in NLDS Game 1

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 5

Watch: Kyle Schwarber smashes lead-off HR in NLDS Game 1

Watch: Kyle Schwarber smashes HR to give Phillies early lead vs. Mets in NLDS Game 1

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber opened the scoring in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Mets, taking starter Kodai Senga deep for a lead-off home run.

Are Phillies making a mistake by starting Cristopher Sanchez in Game 2 of NLDS?

NL Division Series storylines: Star power and pitching woes

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The 'Leadoff home run leader' quiz

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