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Phillies welcome back Aaron Nola in finale vs. Nats

The Philadelphia Phillies expect to welcome back one of their star pitchers on Sunday, a day after they placed another on the injured list. Aaron Nola will make his long-awaited return to the rotation on as the Phillies vie for a split of their four-game series against the host Washington Nationals.

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Nick Castellanos or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the right fielder

There’s no denying it: Nick Castellanos has been bad lately. After an acceptable (on offense at least) first half, he’s been dreadful since the All-Star break, putting up a .472 OPS.

Zack Wheeler News / The Good Phight / August 17

Phillies news: Zack Wheeler, offense

Listen, yesterday was a day full of bad news. The offense was bad and the Zack Wheeler news was a bit on the shocking side. Today has to be a bit better, right?

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber Sends Message After Zack Wheeler News

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler has been everything the organization and fans could have wanted him to be since joining the team in December 2019.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 16

Phillies place ace Zach Wheeler (blood clot) on IL

The Philadelphia Phillies placed three-time All-Star pitcher Zach Wheeler on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a blood clot located near his right shoulder.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

Phillies Ace Placed on Injured List with Blood Clot

The Philadelphia Phillies announced that pitcher Zack Wheeler is going on the 15-day injured list because of a blood clot. According to the team, the blood clot is in the right upper extremity.

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Zack Wheeler News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16

Phillies place Zack Wheeler on injured list with blood clot

The Phillies announced that Zack Wheeler has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to an upper right extremity blood clot.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / August 16

Phillies receive concerning injury news on Zack Wheeler

Shortly after the Philadelphia Phillies lost 2-0 to the Washington Nationals on Saturday, president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, announced that Zack Wheeler would be going on the 15-day injured list with a blood clot.

Phillies closer Jhoan Duran provides an update after scare

Josh Hader injury news only gets worse for the Astros

Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino makes early exit due to heat-related illness

Struggling Giants place slumping third baseman on 10-day IL

Red Sox expected to show interest in former Gold Glove winner

Taijuan Walker News / The Good Phight / August 16

Walker Walked the Walk. The Phillies Bats Didn’t: Nationals 2, Phillies 0.

It’s been a season of redemption for Taijuan Walker. Sure, a 3.34 ERA and 1.29 WHIP aren’t Cy stuff. But he’s been solid and reliable, and he’s helped to usher the Phillies comfortably through the absence of Aaron Nola.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Phillies News on Saturday is Troubling Development for Mets

The Philadelphia Phillies have taken a commanding lead over the second-place New York Mets, currently leading the NL East by six games with under two months left in the season.

Jhoan Duran News / Field Level Media / August 16

Phillies closer Jhoan Duran says he's '100 percent' after scare

Phillies closer Jhoan Duran said that he is "100 percent" on Saturday, hours after he was carted off the field in a game against the host Washington Nationals.