<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-philadelphia-white-sox-veteran');   ga('set', 'title', 'Phillies sign ex-White Sox veteran RHP');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Sep-2-2025-Minneapolis-Minnesota-USA-Chicago-White-Sox-relief-pitcher-Bryse-Wilson-46-delivers-a-pitch-against-the-Minnesota-Twins-in-the-ninth-inning-at-Target-Field.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Phillies sign ex-White Sox veteran RHP</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-12T16:31:46-08:00">December 12th, 4:31pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-12T16:31:46-08:00">December 12th, 4:31pm</time><address><a>Zachary Draves</a>Zachary Draves is a sportswriter and broadcaster based in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. Zachary covers a variety of different sports as well as sports history, sport and society, and sport and culture. He is also a professor of sociology.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>During a week in which the Philadelphia Phillies <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-first-post-contract" rel="noopener">signed Kyle Schwarber to a $150 million contract</a>, they concluded the week by bolstering their pitching. On Friday, the Phillies <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1999609767816499548" rel="noopener">snatched up the services</a> of former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bryse Wilson, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post Sports. </p><p>In 2024, Wilson <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-signs-veteran-pitcher-compete-starting-rotation-spot" rel="noopener">signed with the White Sox</a> after pitching for the Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Milwaukee Brewers. During his first season in Chicago, Wilson pitched 20 games and went 0-2 with a 6.66 ERA. </p><p>He has an overall record of 20-23 with a 4.82 ERA. His best season came in 2023 with the Brewers, in which he went 6-0 with a 2.58 ERA and three saves. Last year, the White Sox finished with a 60-102 record and in last place in the AL Central.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Phillies finished with a 96-66 record and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-bryce-harper-demand-winning-nl-east" rel="noopener">won the NL East Division Title</a>. Ultimately, they <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-most-to-blame-for-nlds-loss-to-dodgers" rel="noopener">lost to the eventual champion Los Angeles Dodgers</a> in the NLDS, four games to one. </p><p>Wilson brings postseason experience to Philadelphia. In 2020, he was with the Atlanta Braves during the NLCS against the Dodgers. During Game 4, he pitched six innings, struck out five, and gave up one run in a 10-2 Braves victory. The next year, the Braves won the World Series after Wilson was traded to Pittsburgh. </p><h2><b>Bryse Wilson brings depth and versatility to the Phillies’ bullpen</b>.</h2><p>In addition to his playoff pedigree, Wilson brings some additional attributes to Philly. He brings a veteran presence that is highly beneficial to the Philadelphia bullpen, especially given their blend of pitchers from youngsters to veterans. </p><p>Plus, Wilson can be called upon to be a spot starter if needed, which is something that Philadelphia often likes to utilize when necessary.  He can also be brought on to pitch multiple innings in relief. </p><p>Also, Wilson will be able to rejoin a contending team, an added bonus from a morale standpoint. </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Phillies sign ex-White Sox veteran RHP

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-club-begging-castellanos-trade-offseason');   ga('set', 'title', 'Phillies rumors: Philadelphia ‘begging’ for Nick Castellanos trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/What-Nick-Castellanos-would-change-about-MLB.jpg"></figure><h1>Phillies rumors: Philadelphia ‘begging’ for Nick Castellanos trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-11T15:08:02-08:00">December 11th, 3:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-11T15:08:02-08:00">December 11th, 3:08pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Philadelphia Phillies remain at the center of growing trade rumors as the club works to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-nick-castellanos-trade-position-change">move veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos</a>. Early in the process, the Phillies raised concerns related to Castellanos’s contract, challenges in the MLB outfield market, and the push toward a broader roster overhaul. These key issues shape how front offices assess his value and have set the tone for a complex path forward.</p><p>Interest has remained low across the league. Teams have been hesitant because of his 2026 salary and a sharp decline in performance, which produced a career-worst bWAR and weak fielding metrics. These factors have left the Phillies front office with little leverage, and many executives now expect a release if no deal materializes. In an article by The Athletic’s Jim Bowden, the state of negotiations and how front offices perceive the growing urgency <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6882669/2025/12/11/mlb-winter-meetings-takeaways-pete-alonso-tarik-skubal-freddy-peralta/" rel="noopener">were explained</a>.</p><p>“The Rangers are listening on Corey Seager, the Diamondbacks on Ketel Marte, and the Phillies are begging someone to take Nick Castellanos.”</p><p>This situation has heightened the pressure on the club’s 2026 plans. The front office aims to clear space in right field to create an opportunity for top prospect Justin Crawford. However, a combination of age, contract size, and recent performance has made potential trade partners hesitant, even with the club willing to absorb a substantial portion of the remaining salary. This combination of factors has slowed negotiations across the MLB outfield market and increased the likelihood of a complete separation.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-jt-realmuto-contract-offer">Phillies’ roster strategy</a> also plays a role. The club seeks greater range and depth, emphasizing defensive efficiency and roster flexibility, and a transition at this position is part of that broader plan. Castellanos has stated that he is open to a move, including a potential switch to first base. For now, the Phillies await a market that has yet to move, carefully monitoring trade activity and potential openings across the league.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Phillies rumors: Philadelphia ‘begging’ for Nick Castellanos trade

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As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Philadelphia Phillies are once again at the center of MLB offseason attention, with new reports suggesting that the club has extended a contract offer to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-rumors-realmuto-suarez-schwarber-reunion">veteran catcher JT Realmuto</a>. PHLY Sports’ Jim Salisbury revealed that the organization has already presented the offer, which is believed to span two years, signaling the team’s intent to retain one of its core leaders.</p><p>In a segment shared to X, formerly Twitter, by the Foul Territory Network, Salisbury <a href="https://x.com/FoulTerritoryTV/status/1999200009430929603?s=20" rel="noopener">discussed</a> the Phillies offseason approach to their veteran catcher and the parameters of the offer.</p><p>“They have an offer out to JT Realmuto. I believe it’s probably a two-year offer.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"They have an offer out to JT Realmuto. I believe it's probably a two-year offer."<a href="https://twitter.com/JimSalisbury215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JimSalisbury215</a> says there's merit to the Phillies running it back with both Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto. <a href="https://t.co/FwywznZ6HC">pic.twitter.com/FwywznZ6HC</a></p><p>— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/FoulTerritoryTV/status/1999200009430929603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>According to Salisbury, while the team has made its move, the 34-year-old is seeking a longer-term deal. Despite the gap, the insider expressed confidence that both sides could find common ground, suggesting Philadelphia wants to keep the veteran as part of its ongoing strategy.</p><p>The organization’s offseason blueprint centers on retaining its established stars. While Realmuto remains a contract priority, Kyle Schwarber was previously viewed as a top offseason concern—until he re-signed on a five-year, $150 million deal securing him through 2030. Salisbury emphasized Schwarber’s importance both as a hitter and as a clubhouse leader. He also highlighted Realmuto’s unique defensive value behind the plate, where he manages one of the National League’s top pitching rotations.</p><p>Many fans have expressed frustration with the organization’s decision to maintain its current roster structure, especially after the Phillies’ early exit from the 2025 postseason. Despite entering the playoffs as the National League’s No. 2 seed and earning a first-round bye, the team managed to win only one game in the NLDS before being eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers. In light of these consecutive postseason disappointments, some have called for more aggressive roster changes. Nevertheless, Salisbury argues that the team’s core remains championship-caliber—provided it can execute in October.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-charity-contract">For the Phillies</a>, the coming weeks will determine whether their catcher remains in red pinstripes. If an agreement is reached, the team’s main offseason objective may already be complete—leaving only minor roster moves ahead of spring training.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Phillies rumors: Writer suggests Philadelphia has made JT Realmuto ‘2-year offer’

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Realmuto, Ranger Suarez after Kyle Schwarber reunion?</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-11T10:59:40-08:00">December 11th, 10:59am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-11T10:59:40-08:00">December 11th, 10:59am</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Following a headline-making reunion with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-charity-contract">designated hitter Kyle Schwarber</a>, the Philadelphia Phillies now face a serious financial dilemma. His five-year, $150 million deal tightens their budget, leaving the team to choose between two core pieces — J.T. Realmuto and Ranger Suarez — as it works to balance payroll and postseason ambitions.</p><p>The massive investment secures one of baseball’s top power bats but sharply limits room for additional major moves. The financial squeeze has fueled intense Phillies offseason rumors about which star will stay and who will go.</p><p>On MLB Network, The Athletic’s Matt Gelb broke down why Realmuto appears to be the more realistic resigning option. MLB Network posted the segment to its X (formerly known as Twitter) account, describing the team’s <a href="https://x.com/MLBNetwork/status/1999159995909218706" rel="noopener">current outlook</a> before playing Gelb’s explanation.</p><p>“Will the Phillies look to retain Ranger Suárez and J.T. Realmuto after bringing back Kyle Schwarber?</p><p>@MattGelb explains why Realmuto is a much more likely option for Philadelphia.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Will the Phillies look to retain Ranger Suárez and J.T. Realmuto after bringing back Kyle Schwarber?<a href="https://twitter.com/MattGelb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MattGelb</a> explains why Realmuto is a much more likely option for Philadelphia. <a href="https://t.co/wCCZv4Wvif">pic.twitter.com/wCCZv4Wvif</a></p><p>— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1999159995909218706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Gelb explained on air that the veteran catcher’s short-term value fits the club’s competitive window, while Suarez’s market price might be out of reach.</p><p>“I don’t think the Phillies will be resigning him. The Phillies have committed quite a bit of resources in their rotation with Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, Jesús Luzardo, Andrew Painter, their top prospect who they really expect to figure in at 2026. So the money that Suárez is going to get probably not a match for the Phillies right now and that’s a shame because Ranger Suárez has a great story. I mean he came out of nowhere, you know really became one of the better October performers during this run for the Phillies. And it’s also why they’re really prioritizing J.T. Realmuto.”</p><p>With limited space under the luxury tax, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-makes-150-million-guarantee">Phillies</a> seem poised to prioritize the veteran catcher while accepting that Suarez may price himself out of reach. As talks progress, the Phillies must steady their core before the rotation absorbs the impact of his expected departure.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Phillies rumors: Will Philadelphia re-sign J.T. Realmuto, Ranger Suarez after Kyle Schwarber reunion?

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-first-post-contract');   ga('set', 'title', 'Phillies star Kyle Schwarber grabs attention with first post after $150 million contract');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Philadelphia-Phillies-designated-hitter-Kyle-Schwarber-1.jpg"><figcaption>Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Phillies star Kyle Schwarber grabs attention with first post after $150 million contract</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-10T21:23:11-08:00">December 10th, 9:23pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-10T21:23:11-08:00">December 10th, 9:23pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Philadelphia Phillies dominated headlines once again on Sunday afternoon as the club <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-phillies-contract-grades-150-million-deal">finalized a contract agreement with Kyle Schwarber</a>—a move that instantly became one of the most talked-about stories of the 2025 MLB offseason. The announcement sent shockwaves through baseball circles, as few players have embodied the Phillies’ recent resurgence quite like Schwarber. Buzz surrounding the extension only intensified when the veteran slugger broke his silence with an update immediately drawing widespread reaction from fans, teammates, and analysts across the league.</p><p>Fresh off an MVP-caliber 2025 season that featured a staggering 56 home runs, 128 RBIs, and another Silver Slugger Award, the designated hitter used social media to confirm what had already become a major talking point. The new five-year, $150 million deal to remain in Philly through 2030. For Philadelphia, the agreement represents far more than just a roster move—it’s a defining commitment to one of their cornerstone players and emotional leaders. The deal ensures stability in the heart of the lineup while solidifying a long-term vision centered on power, leadership, and championship pursuit.</p><p>Schwarber shared the following <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSF9UJOkebq/" rel="noopener">message</a> on his personal Instagram account, injecting a surge of excitement into the fan base after weeks of speculation.</p><p>“Philly! We can’t tell you how excited we are! Can’t wait to keep riding with you guys and to get the job done 🤟”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="instagram-media"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSF9UJOkebq/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div><div style="display: flex;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div></div></div><div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div><div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div><div style="padding-top: 8px;"><div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 14px;"><div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: 8px;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 20px; width: 20px;"></div><div></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div><div style="display: flex; margin-bottom: 24px;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div></div><p></p></a></div></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>The post served as the emotional stamp on the deal, signaling <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-agrees-150-million-reunion">Schwarber’s deep commitment</a> to chasing the World Series title that continues to elude this resilient group. His words echoed through the organization, capturing the spirit of unfinished business that defines the Phillies clubhouse. Since arriving in Philadelphia, Schwarber has been more than just a consistent hitter—he’s been the heartbeat of a team that thrives on energy, grit, and connection. The simple yet heartfelt message showcased his unwavering loyalty and the mutual bond he shares with a city that demands passion and perseverance.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Phillies star Kyle Schwarber grabs attention with first post after $150 million contract

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As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Philadelphia Phillies made sure their latest long-term commitment goes beyond the diamond. Slugger <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-makes-150-million-guarantee">Kyle Schwarber’s new five-year, $150 million</a> deal not only locks in one of baseball’s premier power hitters through 2030, but also ensures that his impact on the Philadelphia community is written directly into the contract itself.</p><p>The New York Post Sports’s Jon Heyman took to his X account (formerly known as Twitter) to highlight the rare part of the pact, <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1998935385238548791" rel="noopener">noting how</a> the annual pledge reflects the traits that made the club eager to bring the slugger back into the locker room.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kyle Schwarber<br>Phillies</p><p>$150M/5</p><p>Signing Bonus – $15M ($7.5M-3/15/26; $7.5M-10/25/26)</p><p>$15M – 2026<br>$30M – 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030</p><p>Plus:  Awards bonuses, including $59K Edgar Martinez DH</p><p>May purchase suite or premium tickets, home games </p><p>Player donates $150K/yr to Club Charity</p><p>— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/1998935385238548791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Within the agreement is a formal philanthropic clause rarely seen in Major League Baseball. The Phillies charitable clause requires Schwarber to contribute $150,000 each year to the club’s official charity, totaling $750,000 over the life of the deal. It’s a binding promise that solidifies the connection between his professional success and his off-field giving, reinforcing his reputation as a leader both in the clubhouse and across the city.</p><p>For context, the contract features a flat salary structure after 2026 — $30 million each year — with a $15 million signing bonus split into two payments during his first season. That steady framework provides the front office payroll stability while allowing Schwarber’s foundation, Schwarber’s Neighborhood Heroes, to continue supporting first responders, veterans, and their families.</p><p>Few MLB player donations are so clearly codified. Most athletes choose private philanthropic efforts, but the 32-year-old’s new contract formalizes his commitment. It reflects a growing trend where star players embed community support directly into their deals—something the Phillies are now pioneering.</p><p>The contract now stands as a model for how the Phillies can link top-tier production with steady civic work. It signals a shift in how the club values leadership, placing equal weight on power at the plate and impact in the community. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-150m-contract-shatters-dh-record">By securing Schwarber through 2030</a>, the franchise strengthens both its lineup and its long-term connection to the city, setting a standard that could influence how future stars and teams shape their deals across the league.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

The $150K charitable component of Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber’s 5-year contract

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-makes-150-million-guarantee');   ga('set', 'title', 'Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber makes $150 million guarantee');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Kyle-Schwarber_a6a12e.jpg"><figcaption>Eric Hartline-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber makes $150 million guarantee</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-10T10:32:49-08:00">December 10th, 10:32am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-10T10:33:09-08:00">December 10th, 10:33am</time><address><a>Matt Wadleigh</a>Matt Wadleigh is a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints who used to lead NCAA Football and NCAA Basketball coverage while also specializing in MLB and NFL coverage. He was born and raised in Oceanside and resides in Fresno with his wife and two dogs. Matthew is a huge Southern California sports fan and a retired member of the Fresno State drumline.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When the MLB Winter Meetings began on Monday in Orlando, some of the biggest names were Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and New York Mets star Pete Alonso. On Tuesday, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-agrees-150-million-reunion">Schwarber and the Phillies agreed to a five-year, $150 million deal</a>. On Wednesday, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/baltimore-orioles/orioles-news-baltimore-pete-alonso-155-million-contract-agreement">Alonso stunned everyone by signing a five-year, $155 million deal</a> with the Baltimore Orioles.</p><p>So, after Schwarber’s deal, things moved quickly for Alonso.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/baltimore-orioles/mlb-rumors-orioles-phillies-ramp-up-kyle-schwarber-offer-150-million">Orioles had also offered Schwarber $150 million</a>, so they have shown their willingness to spend big.</p><p>On Wednesday, Schwarber spoke to reporters after agreeing to stay in Philadelphia, and he had a <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1998803630242279828" rel="noopener">bold guarantee</a> after inking a massive deal.</p><p>“I think its going to be a great investment on both sides,” he said, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today.</p><p>Schwarber <a href="https://x.com/JClarkNBCS/status/1998805012319973691" rel="noopener">added World Series aspirations</a>, via John Clark of NBC Sports.</p><p>“I want to try to help the Phillies win the World Series and multiple World Series during my time here.”</p><p>The slugger hit .240 with 56 home runs and 132 RBI in the regular season, then added a pair of home runs in the playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.</p><p>Schwarber also <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/cincinnati-reds/mlb-rumors-reds-ketel-marte-trade-mix-125-million-kyle-schwarber-offer">had an offer from the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates</a>, but staying in Philadelphia was always viewed as a likely option. It’s a lot of money to commit to him, and he turns 33 in March, but the Phillies are leaving no stone unturned in hopes of making a World Series push.</p><p>MLB free agency is barely getting started, so this will be a team to watch going forward.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber makes $150 million guarantee

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-150m-contract-shatters-dh-record');   ga('set', 'title', 'How Phillies star Kyle Schwarber’s $150 million contract smashed DH record by an obsence amount');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Phillies-DH-Kyle-Schwarber-vs-Diamondbacks.jpg"><figcaption>© Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>How Phillies star Kyle Schwarber’s $150 million contract smashed DH record by an obsence amount</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-10T08:07:45-08:00">December 10th, 8:07am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-10T08:07:45-08:00">December 10th, 8:07am</time><address><a>Yasmin Edañol</a>Yasmin D.G. Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Philadelphia Phillies <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-agrees-150-million-reunion">shook the Winter Meetings with a reunion no one saw coming</a>, redefining value and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-preston-mattingly-kyle-schwarber-re-sign-process">rewriting history as Kyle Schwarber’s contract</a> became the story of the week. Philadelphia’s reunion with Schwarber wasn’t just a splash: it was a tidal wave. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-phillies-contract-grades-150-million-deal">The Phillies committed five years and $150 million</a> to their powerhouse slugger, sending a message that echoed through every front office. Kyle Schwarber <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6876863/2025/12/09/kyle-schwarber-phillies-legend-contract/?source=emp_shared_article" rel="noopener">now stands</a> as the highest-paid designated hitter ever, a title that cements his place at the center of a Phillies franchise built on power, personality, and postseason fire.</p><p>The impact was immediate. His $30 million per-year figure obliterated the previous DH standard and reframed how teams evaluate hitters who don’t wear a glove. But Schwarber never fit neat labels anyway. He’s production and presence. He’s swagger and stability. And under the stadium lights, he’s the heartbeat of a Phillies team that feeds off big moments and bigger swings.</p><h2>A contract that changes everything for the Phillies</h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/baltimore-orioles/mlb-rumors-orioles-phillies-ramp-up-kyle-schwarber-offer-150-million">The Phillies didn’t just pay for numbers.</a> They paid for their identity. Schwarber blasted 56 home runs last season, drove the ball into upper decks across the league, and kept Citizens Bank Park electric through every chase. But his value goes deeper. He relaxes teammates in tense innings, lifts crowds in tight games, and holds a clubhouse together when pressure peaks. The Phillies saw all of it. And they refused to risk losing it during the Winter Meetings.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumors-gm-shocked-phillies-kyle-schwarber-reds">For Kyle Schwarber, the Phillies reunion reflects more than a deal</a>, it reflects the bond he built with the city and the roster that thrives on his presence.</p><p>This deal also sets Schwarber on a path toward franchise history. He’s already chasing the Phillies’ all-time home run list, and this reunion gives him years to climb. It also gives fans something powerful: a star who chose to return, chose to lead, and chose to keep writing chapters in a city that treats him like family.</p><p>If this is the contract it takes to keep a legend in progress, what unforgettable swings will Kyle Schwarber deliver next for the Phillies?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How Phillies star Kyle Schwarber’s $150 million contract smashed DH record by an obsence amount

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/baltimore-orioles/mlb-rumors-orioles-phillies-ramp-up-kyle-schwarber-offer-150-million');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: How Orioles forced Phillies to ramp up Kyle Schwarber offer to $150 million');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kyle-Schwarber-with-Phillies-7.jpg"><figcaption>Eric Hartline-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>MLB rumors: How Orioles forced Phillies to ramp up Kyle Schwarber offer to $150 million</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-10T06:29:11-08:00">December 10th, 6:29am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-10T06:29:11-08:00">December 10th, 6:29am</time><address><a>Christopher Hennessy</a>Christopher Hennessy is a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints, with expertise in MLB, NHL and golf. Chris graduated with a journalism degree from Fordham University in 2022. He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Baltimore Orioles</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Philadelphia Phillies made the first big splash of the Winter Meetings, signing NL MVP runner-up Kyle Schwarber. There were many teams in the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/cincinnati-reds/reds-rumors-cincinnati-push-kyle-schwarber-real-2-conditions">Schwarber sweepstakes, including his hometown Cincinnati Reds</a>. But the Baltimore Orioles were the ones who forced the Phillies to level up their Schwarber offer. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6876322/2025/12/09/kyle-schwarber-orioles-phillies-mlb-free-agency/?source=emp_shared_article" rel="noopener">has more on</a> the race for the lefty.</p><p>“The Baltimore Orioles’ failure to land Kyle Schwarber wasn’t for lack of trying. Their proposal to the free-agent designated hitter signaled how serious they are about spending big this offseason. The Orioles offered Schwarber the same five-year, $150 million contract he agreed to Tuesday with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to people briefed on the negotiations,” Rosenthal reported.</p><p>The Orioles have new ownership and a need to improve after a disappointing 2025 campaign. They <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-corbin-burnes-gets-real-orioles-free-agency-contract-offer">lost Corbin Burnes last year</a> and have now swung and missed on a top target. The Orioles could still use a starting pitcher, with Framber Valdez and Tatsuya Imai out there, and want to improve the offense.</p><p>The Phillies clearly had an advantage in the Schwarber sweepstakes, according to this reporting. If they did not, Schwarber may be an Oriole thanks to their desire to get up to $150 million. But the Phillies were willing to match, which landed him back in South Philly.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/orioles-angels-trade-grades-taylor-ward-grayson-rodriguez">Orioles already added Taylor Ward to their outfield</a>, so their concentration will likely be in the infield. Pete Alonso would fill the power hole left by Anthony Santander, but there haven’t been a lot of rumors connecting him to the Birds. They seem to be in on Valdez, which would finally fill the ace role and create a solid 1-2 punch with Trevor Rogers.</p><p>David Rubenstein is the new owner of the Orioles and has to start spending like a big-market owner. The Gunnar Henderson-Adley Rutschman window is open, and this is the winter to spend.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: How Orioles forced Phillies to ramp up Kyle Schwarber offer to $150 million

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-preston-mattingly-kyle-schwarber-re-sign-process');   ga('set', 'title', 'Phillies’ Preston Mattingly breaks down Kyle Schwarber re-sign process');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kyle-Schwarber-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Phillies’ Preston Mattingly breaks down Kyle Schwarber re-sign process</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-09T19:15:06-08:00">December 9th, 7:15pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-09T19:15:06-08:00">December 9th, 7:15pm</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut-based sports journalist with over five years of professional experience. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/kyle-schwarber-phillies-contract-grades-150-million-deal">Philadelphia Phillies made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason</a> when they re-signed Kyle Schwarber to a $150 million contract. For the Phillies, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-agrees-150-million-reunion">retaining Schwarber was one of their top priorities</a>.</p><p>They made that clear with the five-year pact they offered the designated hitter. General manager Preston Mattingly <a href="https://x.com/MLBNetwork/status/1998560042447155674?s=20" rel="noopener">broke down exactly why</a> the Phillies got Schwarber back into their lineup, via MLB Network.</p><p>“We’ve been very clear all offseason that Kyle is a priority for us. Not just on the field but in the clubhouse. He means so much to our organization, to our fanbase.”</p><p>“He’s been one of our leaders. Since we’ve signed him, we’ve done a lot of winning with that group. He’s been a big part of that.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"We've been very clear all offseason that Kyle's a priority for us… he means so much to our organization, to our fanbase."</p><p>Phillies GM Preston Mattingly chimes in on Kyle Schwarber's reported return to Philadelphia.</p><p>MLB Network + <a href="https://twitter.com/SageUSAmerica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SageUSAmerica</a> <a href="https://t.co/EHqLNLVeiq">pic.twitter.com/EHqLNLVeiq</a></p><p>— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1998560042447155674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Phillies have made the playoffs every year since 2022. However, after reaching the World Series during the 2022 season and National League Championship Series in 2023, Philadelphia hasn’t advanced past the National League Division Series. Re-signing Schwarber shows the Phillies’ intent towards going on deeper playoff runs.</p><p>Since joining Philadelphia in 2022, Schwarber has hit .226 with 187 home runs and 434 RBIs. During the 2025 campaign, he led MLB with 132 RBIs and the National League in home runs with 56. Schwarber was named to his third All-Star Game and finished second in NL MVP voting.</p><p>The Phillies are building their roster with their sights set on winning the World Series. That includes having Schwarber in the middle of the lineup. While Philadelphia will continue to be connected to many of the top free agents, re-signing Schwarber was the top item on their wish list.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Phillies’ Preston Mattingly breaks down Kyle Schwarber re-sign process

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumors-scott-boras-dr-seuss-outlining-cody-bellinger-landing-spots');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: Scott Boras goes full Dr. Seuss when outlining Cody Bellinger landing spots');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Scott-Boras.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Scott Boras goes full Dr. Seuss when outlining Cody Bellinger landing spots</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-12-09T14:34:06-08:00">December 9th, 2:34pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-12-09T14:48:01-08:00">December 9th, 2:48pm</time><address><a>Christopher Hennessy</a>Christopher Hennessy is a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints, with expertise in MLB, NHL and golf. Chris graduated with a journalism degree from Fordham University in 2022. He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cincinnati Reds</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Cody Bellinger is one of the big names available in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-aaron-boone-hands-off-approach-cody-bellinger-free-agency">MLB free agency after a strong season with the New York Yankees</a>. Bellinger’s agent is Scott Boras, a super agent known for his quirky press conferences. According to Boras, there are eight teams vying for the outfielder. The way he told everyone, per MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch, <a href="https://x.com/BryanHoch/status/1998437548142583821" rel="noopener">was something out</a> of a Dr. Seuss book.</p><p>“It’s not for me to Judge, but great players see Red if they have a big bat Yanked out of their lineup. I haven’t Met a team that Dodges a five-tool player. To Phil the center field need is a Giant step towards the playoffs. North and south outfielders that fly with power, they’re rare Birds. In the offseason, there’s a lot of startup to organizations, and for that reason, there’s a lot of Angel investors that are looking for very versatile outfielders. So other than that, Belli doesn’t have much interest.”</p><p>Boras dropped hints on eight teams that are asking about Bellinger. The Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels are the teams. Overall, Boras did a nice job just saying the team’s name. “North…Birds” was a stretch, but it got the point across.</p><p>Bellinger is a former MVP from his time with the Dodgers. Now, after one great season with the Yankees, he has one last chance to cash in. He has the right teams involved, as many of the high-spending teams are in Boras’ riddle.</p><p>The Reds stick out as a small-market team that has thrown its hat in the ring for Bellinger. They tried to sign <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-orioles-matched-kyle-schwarber-offer-reds-pirates-just-behind">Kyle Schwarber, offering him a four-year deal</a> worth over $30 million per year. Bellinger likely will not sign a deal that short. But if they lengthen the Schwarber offer, they could stun the world.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Scott Boras goes full Dr. Seuss when outlining Cody Bellinger landing spots

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Chris graduated with a journalism degree from Fordham University in 2022. He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Philadelphia Phillies made the first big splash of the Winter Meetings on Tuesday, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-kyle-schwarber-agrees-150-million-reunion">signing Kyle Schwarber to a five-year, $150 million deal</a>. After finishing second in MVP voting in 2025, Schwarber cashed in on his last free-agent opportunity. The Phillies keep their designated hitter despite losing in the playoffs once again. How did both sides fare in the deal?</p><p>Schwarber had a lot of interest from teams across the league. His hometown team, the Cincinnati Reds, put together a public campaign for him to be the veteran presence in the clubhouse. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-news-orioles-matched-kyle-schwarber-offer-reds-pirates-just-behind">Baltimore Orioles matched Philadelphia’s offer, while the Pittsburgh Pirates</a> offered a four-year deal. But Schwarber will stick in Philadelphia with World Series aspirations.</p><h2><b>Kyle Schwarber makes it rain in free agency</b></h2><p>It is hard to have a better season leading into free agency than Schwarber had for the Phillies in 2025. He was the engine for their offense, bashing 56 homers and knocking in 132 runs. Both marks lead the National League, while 132 marked the most RBIs in the league. That paid off in spades, as he earned a monstrous contract in free agency.</p><p>After the 2025 season, Schwarber’s<a href="https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/player/_/id/15329/kyle-schwarber" rel="noopener"> career earnings</a> are a shade under $100 million. His first deal with the Phillies was four years, $79 million, signed in the 2021 offseason. Defensive liabilities cost him in free agency the first time around, but he outperformed the deal dramatically. That earned him a significant raise this time around, sticking with the Phillies.</p><p>According to Ken Rosenthal, the Orioles offered Schwarber the same amount of money. The Phillies, however, offer a better chance to win the World Series in 2026. That bumps Schwarber’s grade even more after a great deal. An <b>A+</b> for Schwarber.</p><h2> <b>The Phillies enter an offseason of change</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kyle-Schwarber-with-Phillies-6.jpg"><figcaption>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While the Phillies have been in the playoffs in each of the last four seasons, this was a disappointing campaign. They<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/phillies-most-to-blame-for-nlds-loss-to-dodgers"> lost in the NLDS for the second consecutive season</a>, losing both home games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Schwarber and catcher JT Realmuto hitting free agency, the path was laid for changes in South Philly.</p><p>The Phillies undoubtedly have more moves to come this offseason. They also have Ranger Suarez on the open market, who was one of their better pitchers last year. Alec Bohm trade rumors have been circulating this offseason as well, which could change things. Bryce Harper trade rumors have slowed down, thanks to Harper’s own disgust with the conversation. Just because Schwarber is coming back does not mean that Philadelphia is running it back in 2026.</p><p>They did a great job bringing Schwarber back. Based on reports of his clubhouse leadership, he will be important to the new-look Phillies in 2026. There is a lot more time to go in the offseason, but the Phillies get an <b>A</b> on the Schwarber deal. It is expensive for a player in his age-33 season, but the designated hitter has earned it.</p><h2><b>Final Kyle Schwarber thoughts</b></h2><p>As the Winter Meetings wind down, Schwarber could open up the floodgates on the free-agency front. Edwin Diaz signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers minutes later, but the rest of Tuesday afternoon was quiet. The Phillies will be poking around some other players, as they have open spots in their rotation.</p><p>Schwarber would have been a great fit with any of the teams that offered him a deal. The New York Mets were also interested in Schwarber, but will likely turn to Pete Alonso now. Any of the teams that offered Schwarber an expensive contract could offer Alonso a similar one to fill a comparable hole.</p><p>Stick with ClutchPoints throughout the MLB offseason for grades on every big signing and trade.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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