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Schwarber Shines as Phillies Face Free Agency Dilemma

9/23/2025

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Story summary

Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies is a National League (NL) MVP candidate, tied for homer title with 53 homers and 129 RBIs.
Phillies have clinched National League East, but Schwarber’s free agency looms as the Red Sox show interest.
Analysts project a four-to-five-year market value of $30 million annually; Phillies may need to offer over $120 million to retain him.

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Story summary

Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies is a National League (NL) MVP candidate, tied for homer title with 53 homers and 129 RBIs.
Phillies have clinched National League East, but Schwarber’s free agency looms as the Red Sox show interest.
Analysts project a four-to-five-year market value of $30 million annually; Phillies may need to offer over $120 million to retain him.