MVP candidate Kyle Schwarber is having the best year of his career heading into free agency, but it appears he wants to stay in the City of Brotherly Love
By Ryan K Boman | Sports Illustrated | August 12, 2025
To say that Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber is having the greatest baseball season of his professional life would be a stark understatement. The Phillies outfielder/designated hitter has always been a clubhouse leader and one of the most reliable teammates in Major League Baseball, but his numbers have been off the charts in 2025.
The 32-year-old veteran is only hitting .252, but he’s had an electric bat. He’s turned the power on and has produced shocking slugging numbers with 42 home runs and 97 RBI with a .960 OPS. He’s being mentioned as a front-runner for the National League Most Valuable Player Award, along with MLB megastar and the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ two-way sensation, Shohei Ohtani.
While Philly fans may be basking in Schwarber’s baseball bashing right now, they also know there is one cold, hard truth that lies ahead. The veteran is eligible for free agency at the end of the year, and every blast just adds to … Read More HERE
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