"We need no motivation whatsoever when it comes to Kyle Schwarber," Middleton said. "He's great. We thought he was great when we signed him (four) years ago.

The 32-year-old Schwarber, a three-time All-Star, earned MVP honors for his heroics. He's second among all MLB players, behind only New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, in home runs since 2017.

All-Star Game MVP Kyle Schwarber is deferring his selection to Indiana University’s Athletics Hall of Fame to a future year ...