Zack Wheeler: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 28

Three up, three down – week of Sept. 21-27

They are in the playoffs. Let’s not dwell too much on the how; let’s just focus on the fact that they are in. That’s all they need to make some noise in the playoffs.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 28

Who is the Game 1 starter?

It’s the question that is going to take up the most amount of brain space in the manager’s office. The Phillies needed to use their obvious answer in Zack Wheeler during Game 162, so who starts the initial game of the Wild Card round is going to be the biggest talking point.

Athletics News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 28

Phillies Could Piggyback Starting Pitchers in NLDS Game 1

In an ideal world, the Philadelphia Phillies would have clinched a playoff spot in the National League field ahead of their final regular season game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

Phillies are facing pitching dilemma ahead of Game 1 vs. Braves

It wasn’t until the final day of the regular season that the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their spot in the 2026 MLB postseason, doing so by virtue of earning a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 27

Start Times Set for Phillies vs. Braves in NL Wild Card Round

It was certainly a wild regular season for the Philadelphia Phillies, but in the final game of the season, they were able to clinch a playoff berth. The Phillies started out the year as one of the worst teams, but despite being (9-19) at one point, they will be in the playoffs for the fifth straight season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27

Phillies beat Rays to clinch final NL playoff spot in Game 162

Zack Wheeler pitched six strong innings and Kyle Schwarber drove in two runs as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their fifth straight postseason berth with a 7-3 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 27

Phillies' Offense Comes Alive, Team Clinches Playoff Berth in Game 162

The Philadelphia Phillies came into Sunday with a clear mission, and with the team needing a win, they were able to accomplish that goal. For most of the month of September, the Phillies have not played well.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

A total of 28 active pitchers have multiple seasons with 200 or more strikeouts on their resumes. How many can you name in five minutes?

Milwaukee Brewers News / Baseball Now / September 23

Brewers Clinch Bye, Home-Field Advantage In NLDS

The Milwaukee Brewers lost on Tuesday, but they still ended the day with some good news. The Brewers had no answer for Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, who struck out the first seven batters he faced and 11 overall.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 23

Phillies Can Clinch Playoff Berth With Help From Rockies

The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off their series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night and were able to secure a big win for the team. Now, they are right on the doorstep of clinching a playoff spot. It was a great night for the Phillies, who began their series against the Brewers.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Zack Wheeler Makes Franchise History During Phillies Win

Zack Wheeler made Philadelphia Phillies history Tuesday night, striking out the first seven batters he faced during a 6-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler breaks silence on ‘special’ 2,000th strikeout

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler reached 2,000 career strikeouts Tuesday night during a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park.

Zack Wheeler News / Yardbarker / September 22

Zack Wheeler collects 2,000th strikeout, makes Phillies history in dominant outing

Entering play on Tuesday, only 95 pitchers in MLB history had reached 2,000 career strikeouts. That was until Wheeler took the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers and reached the milestone that so few before him have been able to.

Brewers chasing 100 wins, first-round bye against Phillies

On deck: Rays-Yankees, Brewers-Phillies, Guardians-Red Sox

Cristopher Sanchez leads Phillies past Mets to salvage split

The '300-K MLB seasons' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 18

Zack Wheeler Finding His Groove Is Great News for Phillies

With the Philadelphia Phillies in need of a win on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, the team turned to their star right-hander, and he delivered. Coming into the game on Wednesday against the Nationals, the Phillies were not playing great of late.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Phillies continue pursuit of playoffs in opener vs. Mets

Zack Wheeler is the lone member of the Philadelphia Phillies' rotation who isn't scheduled to pitch this week against the New York Mets. That's probably fine by the Mets, who surely are tired of being haunted by former players thriving elsewhere.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / September 16

Zack Wheeler tosses 7 scoreless as Phillies blank Nationals

Zack Wheeler and two relievers combined on a four-hit shutout, Alec Bohm had two hits and three walks and the Philadelphia Phillies earned a split of their two-game series in Washington with a 3-0 win against the Nationals on Wednesday night.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Stadium Rant / September 16

Zack Wheeler Is Pitching At A High Level At The Perfect Time For The Philadelphia Phillies

Zack Wheeler has turned a corner and has returned to his elite form in recent weeks. This development comes at the perfect time for the Philadelphia Phillies, who are dealing with a ton of uncertainty in their star-studded rotation.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 16

NRFI, YRFI MLB Bets Today: Best First-Inning Predictions for Wednesday, Sept. 16

Philadelphia Phillies horse Zack Wheeler takes his turn against the Washington Nationals with an NRFI in mind. The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates have a great pitching matchup for an NRFI.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Zack Wheeler had a historically awful start

Zack Wheeler simply did not have it in his Monday night start against the Seattle Mariners. The Philadelphia Phillies ace was taken to the woodshed by Cal Raleigh and the Mariners in a series opener at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 27

Truncated Zack Wheeler outing a potential major problem for Phillies

Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler's shortest start of the season could be a major problem for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Red Sox rocket up latest MLB power rankings

Plans for White Sox at MLB trade deadline will come with asterisk

The 'N.L. HR champs since 1994' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 23

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler may have another act after all

A lot can happen between now and the end of the 2027 season.

Yankees infielder goes off on MLB for targeting him

Tarik Skubal has been linked to a new team in trade rumors

Cubs expected to promote No. 7 prospect James Triantos

Guardians' Gavin Williams adds to stellar season with immaculate inning

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 16

Zack Wheeler is showing why he's more than an All-Star snub

Despite being snubbed from playing in his fourth All-Star Game in his 12-year career, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler has proven to be one of the best pitchers in the National League.

NL's pitching flop without Phillies' Zack Wheeler again highlights why MLB must consider revising All-Star Game policies

Five NL teams under the most pressure before the MLB trade deadline