On Thursday, ESPN asked several of its insiders questions about the Winter Meetings. One question was, "Which team is under the most pressure to do something big after the meetings?" ESPN.com's Bradford Doolittle did not mince his words and said the Reds are under immense pressure to do something big before spring training arrives.

The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

The power-hitting slugger agreed to a five-year, $150 million deal to remain with the Phillies, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported. The Red Sox were known to be interested in Schwarber, who helped them reach the ALCS in 2021 and would have filled their t op remaining need of a middle-of-the-bat power hitter.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are officially out of the race for Philadelphia Phillies free agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber. According to ESPN MLB insider Jeff

In many ways, Kyle Schwarber is one of the most interesting free agents this offseason. The 32-year-old left-handed slugger is coming off a career year with the Phillies, when he hit a career-high 56 home runs,

The New York Mets reportedly could be a factor in luring veteran slugger Kyle Schwarber away from the National League East rival Philadelphia Phillies in free agency.