How serious were Reds? "I would say that they were not pulling (my) chains, and they were wanting to try to get me to Cincinnati," Schwarber said.

The Cincinnati Reds made a run at slugger Kyle Schwarber, who shares his thoughts on the hometown team's effort.

The Kyle Schwarber sweepstakes have ended. The power-hitting slugger agreed to a five-year, $150 million deal to remain with the Philadelphia Phillies, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported. Schwarber spent the last four seasons in Philadelphia before becoming a free agent this winter.

The Philadelphia Phillies got some very positive news on the chances of Kyle Schwarber re-signing in free agency this offseason.

“Unlike the Orioles, the Reds are not expected to pursue other expensive free agents," Rosenthal wrote. "Their offer to Schwarber, a native of Middletown, Ohio, about 35 miles north of Cincinnati, was tied to their belief that his addition would help drive ticket sales.”

The power hitter has already drawn interest from several teams, including the Boston Red Sox, and one team has already put forth an offer.

The Philadelphia Phillies should prioritize retaining one of their star players on a short-term deal this offseason.

MLB Winter Meetings are in the rearview mirror and the hot stove is heating up. Here's where all the top remaining free agents could end up.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made free-agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber a four-year offer, according to people briefed on their discussions. The offer almost certainly is for more than $100 million.

Red Sox given 6 free agent solutions after missing out on Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Boston Red Sox were thought to be interested in free agents Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber.