Although he's the team's reliable DH, manager Rob Thomson wants to give Schwarber more looks this spring at first in addition to left field

The Philadelphia Phillies are working to extend standout designated hitter Kyle Schwarber this winter. Phillies could lock down Kyle Schwarber

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suárez will probably not receive a contract extension. Suárez is entering his last season of team control making $8.8 million.

It's only the beginning of March, but the Philadelphia Phillies' pitching staff already appears to be in midseason form. Several Phillies pitchers have hit the ground running in spring training, starting at the top of the rotation.