Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber
Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber is held back by teammate Javier Baez after being called out on strikes on April 13, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
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Photos of Cubs catcher and outfielder Kyle Schwarber.
Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber is held back by teammate Javier Baez after being called out on strikes by third-base umpire Gabe Morales on April 13, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber flips his bat after striking out in the eighth inning against the Pirates on April 10, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber celebrates his home run in the fourth inning on April 8, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber heads out for the sixth inning on April 8, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber works out during spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Eileen Geary, center, lends her phone to Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber for a selfie during the Cubs Convention on Jan. 19, 2019, in Chicago.
(Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber is introduced with the 2019 Chicago Cubs team at the Cubs Convention on Jan. 18, 2019, in Chicago.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber reacts after grounding into a double play to end the second inning on Oct. 1, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber watches his team take on Atlanta on May 14, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber strikes out in the ninth inning against the Rockies during the National League wild-card game Oct. 2, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber catches a fly ball off the bat of Reds first baseman Joey Votto on July 7, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber during a game against the Reds on July 8, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber watches as the ball sails out for a two-run home run against the Reds at on Aug. 25, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber strikes out against the Padres on Aug. 5, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber makes a catch for the third out during the seventh inning of the against the Dodgers game on June 20, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune)Cubs batter Kyle Schwarber throws his helmet after striking out to end the fifth inning against the Marlins on May 8, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) warms up Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo homer in the sixth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field on Thursday, April 26, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber connects for a single to drive in two runs off Rockies starter German Marquez in the first inning Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Denver.
(David Zalubowski / AP)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) throws a baseball to a fan, Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber hits a home run during the fourth inning against the Pirates, Thursday, April 12, 2018.
(Matt Marton / AP)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) in the first inning Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) scores in the eighth inning Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Wrigley Field. The Pirates defeated the Cubs 8-5.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber wears a Loyola University shirt during batting practice before the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on March 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida.
(Mark Brown / Getty Images)Kyle Schwarber runs the bases after hitting a home run in the seventh inning during opening day against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on March 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida.
(Mark Brown / Getty Images)Kyle Schwarber bats during the first inning of a spring training game against the White Sox on Feb. 27, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Carlos Osorio / AP)Kyle Schwarber inside the batting cage during a spring training practice on Feb. 19, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber warms up during the second day of Cubs spring training at Sloan Park Thursday Feb. 15, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber sips a drink while players huddle during the first day of pitchers and catchers practice at Sloan Park during Cubs spring training Wednesday Feb. 14, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)J.T. Fleenor, 8, of Evansville, Indiana, watches as Kyle Schwarber signs the back of a shirt for Jacob Clay, 10, of Oswego on the first day of the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, January 12, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber high-fives a group of children as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day of the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, January 12, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) takes batting practice Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, before Game 5 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber points before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.
(Nam Y. Huh / AP)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber celebrates in the locker room after the Cubs beat the Nationals in Game 5 of the National League Division Series on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 in Washington.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) stretches before the game Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, against the Nationals in Game 3 of a National League Division Series playoff at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) tries to lift second baseman Javier Baez (9) before the start of his team’s game against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Oct., 1, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber looks skyward after hitting a foul ball in the sixth inning of a game against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Saturday, September 30, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber celebrates the team’s division title after a win over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Wednesday Sept., 27, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates his home run in the second inning Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Miller Park in Milwaukee.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a home run off Brewers starter Zach Davies in the second inning Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Miller Park in Milwaukee.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) heads to batting practice before a game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday Sept., 26, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates after hitting a homer during the fourth inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder walks off after striking out against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.
(Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber slides as he reaches third base against the Mets on Sept. 14, 2017.
(Jon Durr / Getty Images)Kyle Schwarber reacts after flying out to Mets center fielder Juan Lagares to end the fourth inning, stranding two runners, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017.
(Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)Kyle Schwarber high fives manager Joe Maddon after hitting a home run against the Mets on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017.
(Matt Marton / AP)Kyle Schwarber watches the flight of his two-run home run against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber slides safely into home as Cameron Rupp of the Phillies applies the tag in the first inning during a game at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 27, 2017 in Philadelphia.
(Hunter Martin / Getty Images)Kyle Schwarber is cheered in the dugout after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Phillies on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Philadelphia.
(Laurence Kesterson / AP)Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber attends the third annual Respect 90 Main Event charity boxing fundraiser hosted by Cubs manager Joe Maddon and wife Jaye Maddon at the Wintrust Bank building in Chicago on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017.
(Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber runs to third base after hitting a homer during the fifth inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber hugs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. before the first inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber visits Chicago Fire Department Engine 112 on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017.
(Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber high-fives Mike Borzello after hitting a solo home run against the Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Chase Field on Aug. 11, 2017, in Phoenix.
(Christian Petersen / Getty Images)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber homers during the sixth inning against the Nationals at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs batter Kyle Schwarber throws his helmet to the ground after striking out to end the game in the ninth inning against the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs hitter Kyle Schwarber lays down a bunt single in the second inning against the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber celebrates in the dugout after hitting a homer during the fourth inning against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 27, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber sits in the dugout before a game against the White Sox on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber smiles as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Cardinals during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on July 23, 2017.
(Jon Durr / Getty Images)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber high-fives first base coach Brandon Hyde after his solo home run against the Cardinals during the fourth inning on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Wrigley Field.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs player Kyle Schwarber hits a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, July 8, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs player Kyle Schwarber runs out to his position in left field after hitting a solo homer in the fourth inning of a game against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Saturday, July 8, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber is tagged out by Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, July 7, 2017.
(Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber takes the field before a game against the Brewers on July 6, 2017.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Iowa Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber talks to reporters before a Triple-A game against the New Orleans Baby Cakes on June 26, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa.
(Charlie Neibergall / AP)Iowa Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber warms up before a Triple-A baseball game against the New Orleans Baby Cakes on June 26, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa.
(Charlie Neibergall / AP)Iowa Cubs infielder Kyle Schwarber bats during the first inning a Triple-A against the New Orleans Baby Cakes on June 26, 2017.
(Charlie Neibergall / AP)Iowa Cubs infielder Kyle Schwarber, left, runs to the dugout during the fourth inning of a Triple-A baseball against the New Orleans Baby Cakes on June 26, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa.
(Charlie Neibergall / AP)Kyle Schwarber walks to the dugout after striking out Wednesday.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber slides around the tag of Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli to score the second of two runs in the 9th inning on June 16, 2017.
(Gene J. Puskar / AP)Kyle Schwarber and Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud watch his two-run home run during the fourth inning on June 14, 2017.
(JASON SZENES / EPA)Kyle Schwarber is hugged by Willson Contreras in the dugout during the seventh inning of a game against the Marlins on June 7, 2017,.
(Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)Kyle Schwarber looks up into the stands to throw a ball before a game against the Marlins on June 5, 2017.
(David Banks / AP)Kyle Schwarber rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on June 3, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber relaxes in the dugout before the start of a game against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 3, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber swings at a high pitch and strikes out against the Brewers on May 19, 2017.
(Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber departs for the team’s Anchorman-themed road trip on May 25, 2017 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber catches a fly ball by Yankees’ Chase Headley in foul territory during the 12th inning Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
(Nam Y. Huh / AP)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Yankees at Wrigley Field on Friday, May 5, 2017.
(Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)Cubs batter Kyle Schwarber is congratulated by teammates Jon Lester, left, and Javier Baez after Schwarber hit a 3-run homer in the fourth inning against the Phillies at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber watches his three-run home run off Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, also scoring Jon Lester and Javier Baez, during the fourth inning Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Chicago.
(Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)The Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber plays at catcher during the eighth inning against the Phillies at Wrigley Field on Monday, May 1, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is congratulated by Kyle Schwarber after Bryant hit a 2-run homer in the first inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber comes up bleeding after being tagged out at the plate in the fifth inning Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs player Kyle Schwarber poses with Melissa Hurd from Carol Stream as the Cubs are presented with their 2016 World Championship rings before a game against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs player Kyle Schwarber tips his cap to the crowd as members of the team are presented with their 2016 World Championship rings before a game against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)People photograph Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber in a Macy’s window display on North State Street on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Chicago.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber reacts after scoring on the double by Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant during the third inning of their game against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 10, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber stretches before a spring training game against the White Sox on Friday, March 17, 2017, in Phoenix.
(Darron Cummings / AP)Kyle Schwarber hits during a spring training game against the White Sox on Friday, March 17, 2017, in Phoenix.
(Darron Cummings / AP)Kyle Schwarber walks to the bench after striking out during the fifth inning of a spring training game against the White Sox at Sloan Park on Feb. 27, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber walks on the field during practice before a spring training game on Feb. 26, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber bats during spring training on Feb. 22, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Kyle Schwarber poses during Cubs Photo Day on Feb. 21, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Jamie Squire / Getty Images)Kyle Schwarber gets ready to hit during spring training on Feb. 22, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
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