Kyle Schwarber Delivers Grand Slam, Phillies Prioritize Extension Discussions

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber continued his dominant week on Saturday, smashing a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning that propelled the Phillies to a 9-5 victory over the Angels. This marked Schwarber's eighth career grand slam and his 32nd home run of the season, tying him for the National League lead with Shohei Ohtani. He also added a double, continuing a power surge that includes earning All-Star Game MVP honors and homering in his first at-bat after the break. Off the field, Phillies owner John Middleton has confirmed that extending Schwarber beyond his current four-year, $80 million contract, which ends in 2025, is a top priority for the team, despite the player tabling initial extension talks in spring training. Schwarber, who will be 33 in March, has consistently hit over 38 home runs in his last three seasons and holds the third-most homers in MLB since 2022.