Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies
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"The expectation is that designated hitter Kyle Schwarber will remain with the Philadelphia Phillies. A four-year deal at $30-million plus per season seems realistic, in part, because his leadership adds to his value.
In an extra-innings thriller against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the Phillies pulled out a 6-5 road victory thanks to a J.T. Realmuto sacrifice fly and the first save for 40-year-old David Robertson in his second stint with the club.
Phillies stars Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber chase a rare tag-team MLB Triple Crown while leading all three categories in the NL East.
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Kyle Schwarber hits 51st homer lifting Phillies to sixth straight win in 8-6 victory over Royals
Kyle Schwarber hit his 51st home run, Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies won their sixth straight game with an 8-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.
Even though the immediate focus for the Philadelphia Phillies is on trying to win a World Series this season, one thing they apparently don't have to worry about is losing Kyle Schwarber in free agency.
At the expense of a 3-1 cutter from Mets reliever Justin Hagenman, Schwarber blasted that at 110.4 mph off the bat and sent it 437 feet to center. Schwarber's is now the 52nd 50-homer season in MLB history and second of 2025, as he joins Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. This one, of course, called for a Citizens Bank Park curtain call:
Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th homer of the season, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets.