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Even Atlanta Braves star pitcher Chris Sale is confused about Zack Wheeler’s MLB All-Star situation. Wheeler is having a strong 2026 season, but was somehow snubbed from a spot in the Midsummer Classic. While he was later given an …
The Philadelphia Phillies may secretly be the biggest winners of Zack Wheeler getting snubbed from the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Wheeler refused the MLB’s late invitation to serve as an injury replacement during Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic …
Zack Wheeler’s Philadelphia Phillies teammates have backed their man amid the ongoing All-Star selection controversy. The Phillies pitcher turned down MLB’s late offer for him to serve as an injury replacement in Tuesday’s All-Star …
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler is not happy with what he thinks is a disrespectful move by Major League Baseball. Wheeler was offered a replacement slot on the National League All-Star team Thursday, but declined it, he said Friday. The …
With the MLB All-Star Game rosters set, there are plenty of snubs, and one of them is Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler. However, with Wheeler scheduled to start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, he is ineligible to pitch in the All-Star …
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler underwent major surgery, but decided to keep a bizarre souvenir from it. Wheeler admitted to reporters on Wednesday that he kept the rib he had removed as part of thoracic outlet surgery he underwent last …
The current season is lost for Zack Wheeler. That means the focus can now shift toward returning in 2026. The Philadelphia Phillies ruled Wheeler out for the season on Saturday after he was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome. The team …
The Philadelphia Phillies revealed some very concerning news regarding ace pitcher Zack Wheeler on Saturday. Wheeler is being placed on the injured list with a blood clot near his right shoulder, the team announced. There is no timetable for his …
One veteran hurler appears to be coming into the home stretch of his MLB career. Matt Gelb of The Athletic wrote a lengthy feature this week on Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler. In the feature, Gelb revealed that Wheeler plans to retire …
Chris Sale on Wednesday was named the NL Cy Young Award winner for the 2024 season. The outcome was expected, but there was a surprise regarding the voting: it wasn’t unanimous. While Sale captured 26 of the 30 possible votes for first place, …
The Philadelphia Phillies have taken care of one of their top offseason priorities. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported on Monday that the Phillies have agreed to a 3-year, $126 million contract extension with starting pitcher Zack Wheeler. The $42 …
The Philadelphia Phillies missed out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and are moving on to focus on keeping what they have. The Phillies’ No. 1 priority for the remainder of the offseason is to re-sign pitcher Zack Wheeler to a new long-term deal, …
Zack Wheeler was on top of his game Saturday night during Game 6 of the World Series between his Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros. Wheeler had allowed just two hits and a walk through five innings, and the game was scoreless. He plunked …
Few would dispute that Corbin Burnes had a fantastic season for the Milwaukee Brewers, but there are a number of people unhappy that he claimed the NL Cy Young Award. Many fans were upset to see Burnes beat out Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler …
The Philadelphia Phillies retired Roy Halladay’s jersey number on Sunday, and Zack Wheeler turned out to be the perfect pitcher to pay tribute. Wheeler dominated the New York Mets, his former team, with a two-hit shutout on Sunday. He struck …
Zack Wheeler has had an excellent first season with the Philadelphia Phillies thus far, but the right-hander is going to miss some time after he had a little accident while putting on a pair of pants. Phillies manager Joe Girardi announced on …
