Philadelphia Phillies' power-hitter Kyle Schwarber inched closer to two Phillies' legends Wednesday when he became the third fastest in franchise history to hit 34 home runs in a season.

In the Phillies’ universe, the Wheeler Window is the only denominator that matters. When ace Zack Wheeler signed an extension last March that runs through 2027, he said that he would retire when the contract expires.

Schwarber’s got 25 homers this season, which would be the second-most on the Red Sox, and has a .340/.570/.910 slash line that helped him earn his first All-Star nod this season.

Looking back, the Red Sox would have been much better off trading Martinez (.274, 16 homers, .790 OPS in a down year) and signing Schwarber, who led the National League with 46 homers and posted ...

Schwarber's .910 OPS would provide a significant and much-needed offensive boost at that spot. The Red Sox previously tried to use Christian Arroyo at first base, for the first time of his career.

The Red Sox have won all six games, averaging nearly nine runs per game. Hitting in the leadoff spot this postseason, Schwarber is 7-for-23 (.304) with four walks, three home runs, and six RBIs.

If not, the Red Sox will have missed their opportunity to do more, and that includes missing out on some available but costly starting pitchers who are signed beyond this season. 3. Kyle Schwarber.

Phillies slugger reaches a notable point in his MLB career in Friday's game vs. Yankees, and does so in fitting fashion