ZACK WHEELER NEWS

Earns ninth win Wheeler (9-6) picked up the win Tuesday after holding the Nationals to four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out five across 7.1 innings.

Impact The Nationals made consistent contact, but Wheeler went the distance once again while receiving ample run support from his teammates. The right-hander has now completed seven or more innings in five of his last seven starts while leading the National League with 170 strikeouts. His successful season has earned him a 2.57 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 23 appearances (22 starts). Next up, the 31-year-old is tentatively scheduled for a home matchup Sunday against the Mets.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin expected to start for the Nationals against the Phillies

The Nationals will send Patrick Corbin to the mound Tuesday and the Phillies plan to give Zack Wheeler the start

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Realmuto, Segura help Phillies rally to 7-5 win vs Nats

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AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies acquire Gibson, Kennedy in trade with Rangers

The Philadelphia Phillies got three pitchers from the Texas Rangers in a trade completed just before Friday's deadline

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falters late Wheeler (8-6) allowed three earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across seven innings to take the loss in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the N...

Impact Wheeler dueled with Max Scherzer throughout the contest, and he held the Nationals to one run through six innings. However, he allowed a leadoff double and then a two-run home run to begin the seventh inning -- ending his outing on a sour note. Even so, Wheeler continues to show the ability to work deep into games, as he's completed seven or more innings in four of his last six starts. For the season, he has a 2.45 ERA with 165 strikeouts across 139.2 innings.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies drop first game of doubleheader to Scherzer, Nationals Washington's Max Scherzer outduels Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader.

JULY 29, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Scherzer shines in possible Nats bow; Phils split twinbill

Max Scherzer delivered a signature performance in what might be his last start for the Nationals, allowing three hits in six innings in the opener of a doubleheader that Washington...

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets ball for Game 1 of twin bill Wheeler is scheduled to start the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Nationals, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wheeler had been in line to start Wednesday before the contest was postponed due to 12 positive COVID-19 cases within Washington's organization. The Nationals will conduct more testing early Thursday, but for now, MLB is optimistic the doubleheader will be played. Wheeler has gone 2-1 with a 3.08 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 30:5 K:BB in 26.1 innings through four starts in July.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Nationals to visit the Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Thursday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will get the start

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday's game postponed Wheeler won't start as scheduled Wednesday since the game was postponed due to the Nationals' COVID-19 outbreak, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Trea Turner was forced to exit Tuesday's contest during the first inning after it was discovered he tested positive for the virus, and Washington is apparently dealing with an outbreak involving multiple players and coaches. The game will be made up via a doubleheader Thursday, and Wheeler is poised to start one of those contests.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler expected to start for Philadelphia against Washington

The Nationals will start Patrick Corbin on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zack Wheeler

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nats beat Phillies 6-4 after Turner leaves because of COVID

Trea Turner singled and scored in the first inning for the Washington Nationals before being pulled from their 6-4 win over Philadelphia because of a positive COVID-19 test

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smyly scheduled to start for Braves at Phillies

The Braves will start Drew Smyly on Saturday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Vince Velasquez

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominant through seven innings Wheeler (8-5) earned the win Friday against Atlanta after tossing seven innings of one-run ball, allowing seven hits and two walks while fanning eight.

Impact Wheeler had one of his finest performances of the season and continues to rack up strikeouts at a rapid pace, as he has fanned at least six in five straight starts while posting a career-best 10.9 K/9. The right-hander, who has given up one or fewer runs in three of his last five outings, is expected to make his next start during next week's series against the Nationals at home.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler power Phillies past Braves Zack Wheeler returned to his All-Star form for seven innings, Bryce Harper stole three bases, including home, and the Philadelphia Phillies...

JULY 24, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Harper steals home, Wheeler looks strong in Phils' 5-1 win

Zack Wheeler returned to his All-Star form for seven innings, Bryce Harper stole three bases, including home, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Cruz traded to Rays, White Sox vs Brewers

Nelson Cruz is headed to a contender in the biggest deal yet ahead of the July 30 trade deadline

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wheeler expected to start as Philadelphia hosts Atlanta

The Phillies will send Zack Wheeler to the mound Friday and the Braves will give Max Fried the start

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Cruz traded to Rays, White Sox vs Brewers

Nelson Cruz is headed to a contender in the biggest deal yet ahead of the July 30 trade deadline

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to win column Wheeler (7-5) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven in six innings to earn the win against the Marlins on Sunday.

Impact Wheeler has now given up four earned runs in each of his last two starts, but he got ample run support from the Phillies and picked up his seventh win of the year Sunday. The right-hander has been somewhat inconsistent recently, and he's posted a 2.28 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 43.1 innings across his last seven outings. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against Atlanta on Saturday.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Realmuto's big day helps Phils take care of Marlins

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JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Realmuto powers Phils over Marlins to finish suspended game

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JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins to take on Phillies on the road

The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Sunday while the Marlins have yet to decide who will get the start

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins-Phillies game suspended in 10th inning due to rain

The game between the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night was suspended due to rain with no outs in the top of the 10th inning

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Ohtani swings in HR Derby; will he start, too?

The Shohei Ohtani Show at Coors Field starts with the All-Star Home Run Derby, with fans wondering how far the Angels’ two-way sensation and other sluggers can hit the ball in Denv...

JULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS