Bryce Harper spoke on the need for the Phillies to keep Kyle Schwarber around by not even letting him reach free agency.

The Phillies contending window is still open, and extending Schwarber could help keep it that way for longer. While it ultimately depends on what ownership is willing to spend, having the support of your MVP-caliber star is an important sign of which way they'll lean.

The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a tight win against the Cleveland Guardians thanks in large part to Bryce Harper, whose big home run gave the visitors a crucial lead.