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A betting-focused MLB guide for May 22 highlights three player-prop plays: Jack Flaherty Over 2.5 walks (noting his higher road walk rate), Kyle Schwarber Over 1.5 hits, runs, and RBI (with favorable home/lefty-hit context), and Shea Langeliers Over 1.5 hits, runs, and RBI (with a potential home run prop as a sprinkle). Times and TV chalk are listed for each bet, and odds are subject to change.
Zack Wheeler’s season debut ignited a 16-5 Phillies run, with Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez delivering elite innings while Schwarber’s 20 homers and Harper’s top-10 OPS fuel the lineup. Aaron Nola shows flashes of peak form but struggles with locating his fastball, raising questions about in-zone contact. The team is balancing star power with in-season adjustments, expanding international scouting (Japan) and elevating Dusty Wathan, signaling a broader push toward sustained contention beyond a few marquee players.
Bryce Harper collected four hits including a ninth-inning game-tying double, and Kyle Schwarber slugged two homers as the Phillies erased a 6-0 deficit to beat the Pirates 11-9 in 10 innings, a win that fuels belief the club is turning the season around behind a revived bullpen and solid outings from Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler, with Harper’s leadership and Schwarber’s hot bat pushing Philadelphia toward .500.
Kyle Schwarber homered in the first inning for the Phillies in a 2-1 win at Fenway, extending his homer streak to five games. Don Mattingly called him 'dangerous' as Boston’s pitcher struggled early. The reminder comes with Schwarber’s 2021 postseason success for Boston that included a grand slam, and his 204 homers for Philadelphia since 2022, placing him tied for 10th on the Phillies’ franchise list with Dick Allen.
USA baseball’s bid in the World Baseball Classic ended with a 3-2 loss to Venezuela, as the offense produced just three hits. Kyle Schwarber, who went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts, was shown ripping off his silver medal after the game, a symbolic moment amid a highly criticized performance by the squad. The OutKick piece blasts the team’s leadership and half‑measures, highlights Tarik Skubal’s drama, and laments the overall failure of a heavily favored USA roster, suggesting the tournament exposed deeper issues beyond a single game.
Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson had four hits and two RBIs as Team USA routed Britain 9-1 to go 2-0 in World Baseball Classic Pool B in Houston. An early error tied the game, Schwarber’s homer gave the lead, Henderson added a two-run single to push the margin, and Aaron Judge delivered an RBI single in the sixth as part of a late rally before the U.S. sealed the 9-1 win. USA returns to action Monday against Mexico.
Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson had four hits and two RBIs as Team USA cruised to a 9-1 victory over Britain in Pool B of the World Baseball Classic, improving to 2-0 while Britain fell to 0-2; Aaron Judge added an RBI single in the sixth as the U.S. pulled away, and Tarik Skubal pitched three innings in what will be his only tournament start as the Americans head into Monday’s game vs. Mexico.
Aaron Capista, Schwarber's personal hitting coach for eight years, has played a crucial role in transforming Schwarber into a top hitter through a rigorous, honest, and deeply personal training relationship that emphasizes trust, resilience, and relentless improvement, contributing significantly to Schwarber's recent career success and contract.
The Cincinnati Reds are interested in signing Kyle Schwarber, a top power hitter coming off a 56-homer season, to bolster their offense, but his high salary demands could challenge their budget. The Giants are also in contact with Schwarber, though fit and financial considerations make a signing less likely. Other teams like the Orioles and Red Sox are also interested in Schwarber, who has rejected a qualifying offer, meaning his signing would involve forfeiting draft picks.
The Cincinnati Reds are actively pursuing top free agent Kyle Schwarber, who had an outstanding 2025 season, and are considered serious contenders to sign him, competing with teams like the Phillies, Mets, and Red Sox. Schwarber's local roots and veteran presence make him a perfect fit for the Reds, and securing him could significantly boost their roster.
The 2025 MLBPA Players Choice Awards were announced on CBS Mornings, with Cal Raleigh named Player of the Year, Kyle Schwarber as the National League Outstanding Player, Tarik Skubal as the American League Outstanding Pitcher, and Paul Skenes as the National League Outstanding Pitcher, among other award winners.
The Philadelphia Phillies' key players Schwarber, Harper, and Turner led an 8-2 victory over the Dodgers in the NLDS, keeping their hopes alive after being down 2-1 in the series, with Schwarber hitting two home runs including a 455-foot shot, and the team aiming to rally back in the series.
The Dodgers lost Game 3 of the NLDS to the Phillies, with Schwarber hitting a crucial 455-foot home run that sparked the Phillies' comeback, forcing a Game 4. The Dodgers had opportunities to close out the series but failed to capitalize, and now face a challenging next game while still holding a 2-1 series lead.
Phillies fans booed Kyle Schwarber after a poor postseason performance, highlighting ongoing struggles of the team’s key hitters and raising questions about Schwarber's future with the team amid contract uncertainties and disappointing playoff results.
Kyle Schwarber is close to breaking Ryan Howard's Phillies single-season home run record, with Howard expressing support and hope that Schwarber can reach the milestone before the season ends, highlighting Schwarber's outstanding performance and Howard's admiration.