The Pirates haven't signed a free agent to a multi-year contract since inking Ivan Nova to a two-year, $26-million deal in 2016. The largest outlay the Pirates have ever made was the three-year, $39-million contract given to left-hander Francisco Liriano in 2014.

Philadelphia Phillies free agent Kyle Schwarber is one of the most sought-after position players on the free agent market.

Could Kyle Schwarber end up signing with a National League team that perhaps not many expect to win this particular MLB free agency sweepstakes?

Phillies Kyle Schwarber, Ranger Suarez make $22 million contract decisions originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Philadelphia Phillies are heading into a pivotal offseason and will need to make some key decisions with their outgoing free agents and their roster.

In a bit of a surprising report, the Pittsburgh Pirates have emerged as serious players in the free agency sweepstakes for slugging designated hitter Kyle Schwarber

The Philadelphia Phillies could have a problem in the middle of the lineup if Kyle Schwarber decides to sign elsewhere.

The offense-starved Bucs seem willing to spend much larger than usual to land a free agent bat. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

Schwarber rejected the Phillies' one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer Tuesday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

Cincinnati Reds free agent rumors have paths involving Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber from ESPN's Jeff Passan originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.