Scott Lauber

As the All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years, Howard sat down with The Inquirer's baseball podcast to discuss a variety of topics.

The Millville native cited his no trade clause multiple times when asked whether he'd want to play for the Phillies.

Schwarber mashed 11 home runs in the final round but fell just short against a clutch Walker.

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber needed to take a breath.

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber needed to take a breath. Schwarber went deep seven times in a nine-swing span in the semifinals of Monday night's Home Run Derby.

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PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber needed to take a breath. Schwarber went deep seven times in a nine-swing span in the semifinals of Monday night's Home Run Derby.

Kyle Schwarber is one of six Phillies players on the National League roster tonight.

The commissioner said he's “aware of the situation” and Harper's statement about it, but said “I'm not really certain that I know all of the underlying facts well enough to evaluate the behavior.”

With the Collective Bargaining Agreement set to expire Dec. 1, MLB is running the ads with the slogan “Level The Playing Field” on MLB.TV. The players have historically opposed a cap.