Only one player from the Cubs' World Series core remains in the MLB as a true star. That's Kyle Schwarber, who is in the midst of a league-leading on-base streak.

Kyle Schwarber sends a message to the Philadelphia Phillies front office amid his upcoming free agency, expressing confidence in his ability to play well at an older age.

Kyle Schwarber has made a career of crushing baseballs in big moments, and Sunday night against the Guardians was no different.

Is Kyle Schwarber having the best year of his career? He’s tied for the MLB lead in homers, he’s more than halfway to Ted Williams’ record of 84 straight games reaching base, and he’s top 10 in the majors in OBP. Pretty good way to head into free agency, all told. [ MLB.com]

In what may turn out to be a crucial message for Kyle Schwarber’s future with the Philadelphia Phillies, Bryce Harper chose to speak up and share exactly how he feels about a situation that could get complicated at the end of the season.

It should come as no surprise that Bryce Harper wants to see Kyle Schwarber stay with the Philadelphia Phillies as he nears free agency.

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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cleveland Guardians in a battle of playoff contenders on Sunday night at Progressive Field. The 3-0 win moved the Philli