Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez signs $107 million extension

Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez secured a six‑year, $107 million contract extension after posting a 12‑4 record, a 2.71 ERA and 151 strikeouts this season. The right‑hander, who finished second in the National League Cy Young voting in 2025, was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in a 2019 trade that also sent Curtis Mead to Tampa Bay. Teammate Bryce Harper praised Sanchez’s development, saying he “has one of the best change‑up‑sinker combos in the game” and “never takes a day off.”

Separately, the New York Post highlighted a Polymarket promotion for U.S. users: entering promo code NYPMAX gives a $50 bonus after a $20 deposit, usable on markets such as the MLB home‑run leader race. The promotion notes that Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies and Astros DH Yordan Alvarez are tied at 33 homers, each with roughly a 36‑38 % chance to finish the season as the home‑run leader.

Both items reflect ongoing MLB storylines surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies and league‑wide batting performances.