Kyle Schwarber's Cincinnati homecoming deemed 'a slap in the face' to Phillies originally appeared on The Sporting News It's difficult for Philadelphia sports fans to find fault with Kyle Schwarber, during an MVP-caliber season. However, Philly sports radio is always good for a contrarian take.

As the Philadelphia Phillies look to avoid a disappointing series against the Washington Nationals, the team will have some looming decisions to make down the r

The Phillies' rotation has allowed them to take a commanding lead in the NL East, while the Mets' rotation might take them out of the postseason altogether.

Nola, 32, had a 6.16 ERA in nine starts prior to his ankle injury, which was his first trip to the injured list for a non-COVID reason since a back issue sidelined him for a month in 2017. This is Year 2 of Nola's seven-year, $172 million contract.

During the game, Suarez's frustration boiled over as he confronted home plate umpire Will Traynor more than once. As concerns over Suarez's decline continue to grow, Phillies manager Rob Thomson criticized that display from the pitcher after the game.

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a successful season, but some tough decisions will be looming large this offseason.  Despite a little bit of a slide of late,