Another Historic Ohtani Season Leaves Kyle Schwarber Shut Out of First-Place MVP Votes

Dive into a packed PHLY Phillies Podcast as we break down a massive week in MLB awards and offseason news. We start with the NL MVP voting, where Kyle Schwarber finishes second with zero first-place votes behind another historic season from Shohei Ohtani. We analyze the numbers, the voter trends, and what Schwarber’s runner-up finish means for the Phillies moving forward. We also react to Cristopher Sánchez finishing second to Paul Skenes in the NL Cy Young Award voting. Was the gap as big as the final ballots suggest? We look at the advanced metrics and whether Sánchez’s breakout season was fully appreciated by voters. Then we shift into the MLB Offseason, breaking down the Phillies’ top free agents, how their performances this year have shaped the market, and what moves Philadelphia could realistically make over the coming weeks. From rotation depth to lineup balance, we cover the biggest decisions Dave Dombrowski faces this winter. We’re joined by AllPHLY’s Pat Egan, who brings his insight on the award races, free-agent landscape, and how the Phillies stack up in a rapidly shifting National League. And, as always, we close out the week with our Friday trivia segment, putting your Phillies and MLB knowledge to the test. If you’re a Phillies fan or just love deep-dive baseball analytics, this is a can’t-miss show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.