The Philadelphia Phillies deviated from their strategy over the last five years in the MLB draft. The Phillies were thought to be prime candidates to amass prep players in this year’s class that featured a lot more young than collegiate talent. However, Philadelphia’s need for pitching help overrode that norm in a college pitcher-heavy haul.

A few days ago, a report surfaced out of Pittsburgh from Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette, noting that the Phillies were actively kicking the tires on a pair of Pirates relievers, Dennis Santana and David Bednar. Hiles goes on to mention that the interest has been there in Santana “for quite some time.”

Kyle Schwarber has been the center of attention since the first-ever "swing off" in the All-Star Game, and one insider believes it can help him in free agency.