ZACK WHEELER NEWS

Marcell Ozuna homers to help the Braves top the first-place Phillies 3-1

Marcell Ozuna homered and Reynaldo López pitched five strong innings in his return from the injured list, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 win over the NL East-leading Philadelp...

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves open 3-game series at home against the Phillies

The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies to start a three-game series

AUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans six in 12th win Wheeler (12-5) picked up the win over the Nationals on Thursday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits over six innings while striking out six.

Impact Wheeler surrendered just one hit over the first four innings before coughing a solo homer to Keibert Ruix with one out in the fifth. He would then struggle a bit in the sixth inning as well, allowing the first two batters to reach - the second after being hit by a pitch, before seeing a third, unearned run come home for Washington. Still, the right-hander was able to hang on for his 12th win of the campaign while also logging his third-consecutive quality start. Wheeler has allowed two or fewer runs in all three of his outings to open the month of August, going 2-0 over that stretch while posting a 23:3 K:BB.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Weston Wilson hits for cycle, Bohm, Castellanos homer in Phillies' 13-3 win over Nationals

Weston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle, Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos had consecutive homers in the first inning and Philadelphia overpowered the Wash...

AUGUST 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals visit the Phillies to start 4-game series

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Washington Nationals to open a four-game series

AUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Even a quality start not up to Wheeler's standard PHOENIX -- Zack Wheeler said his start on Friday night was, in his words, “Not my best.” It was still plenty good. Wheeler pitched seven str...

AUGUST 10 • MLB.COM

Allows two runs in no-decision Wheeler did not factor into the decision in Friday's 3-2 loss to Arizona, yielding two runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out eight.

Impact Out of the seven hits the veteran right-hander allowed, only one went for extra bases -- a 393-foot solo homer by Joc Pederson in the third. With this 100-pitch outing, Wheeler collected his 17th quality start of the season and posted his sixth consecutive start with six or more punchouts. Over those six appearances, he has pitched to a 2.92 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 44:12 K:BB across 37 innings, even despite suffering a seven-run outing July 29 against the Yankees. The 34-year-old lines up to make his next start against the Nationals at home next week.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies take 3-game win streak into game against the Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies seek to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes eight scoreless Wheeler (11-5) got the win Sunday against the Mariners, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out nine over eight scoreless innings.

Impact Wheeler was engaged in a pitcher's duel with Logan Gilbert for the first six innings before the Phillies eventually opened up the game with five runs in the eighth. Sunday was Wheeler's sixth scoreless outing of the year, as he only allowed a first inning double by Cal Raleigh and a base hit from Victor Robles in the third. He went on to finish the day by retiring the final 15 hitters he faced. Wheeler managed to not issue multiple walks for the first time since June 22 and his nine strikeouts were his most since he had nine against the Giants on May 28. The 34-year-old further strengthened his NL Cy Young case and now owns a 2.77 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 148:41 K:BB in 136.2 innings. He lines up to face the Diamondbacks on the road in his next start.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler twirls gem vs. Mariners to end Phillies' skid Zack Wheeler pitched eight scoreless innings and was backed by four home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a six-game skid with a 6-...

AUGUST 5 • THESTATE.COM

Zack Wheeler twirls gem vs. M's, ends Phillies' skid Zack Wheeler pitched eight scoreless innings and was backed by four home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a six-game skid with a 6-...

AUGUST 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Zack Wheeler twirls gem vs. M's, ends Phillies' skid Zack Wheeler pitched eight scoreless innings and was backed by four home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a six-game skid with a 6-...

AUGUST 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Wheeler's strong start snaps Phillies' losing streak with 6-0 win against Mariners

Kyle Schwarber led off with a homer and Zack Wheeler pitched eight scoreless innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Seattle Mariners 6-0 on Sunday

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies take on the Mariners looking to break road skid

The Philadelphia Phillies hit the road against the Seattle Mariners looking to end a three-game road losing streak

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stumbles against Yankees Wheeler (10-5) took the loss against the Yankees on Monday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out six batters over five innings.

Impact Wheeler fell behind early, giving up three runs on a trio of solo homers over the first two frames. He got through the following two innings without additional damage but then collapsed in the fifth, surrendering four runs on four hits, including a double and a triple. The seven runs were the second-most Wheeler has given up this season, as were the three long balls. He took his first loss since June 16 versus Baltimore, which was also the game in which he gave up season highs with eight runs and four homers.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles against Yankees Wheeler (10-5) took the loss against the Yankees on Monday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out six batters over five innings.

Impact Wheeler fell behind early, giving up three runs on a trio of solo homers over the first two frames. He got through the following two innings without additional damage but then collapsed in the fifth, surrendering four runs on four hits, including a double and a triple. The seven runs were the second-most Wheeler has given up this season, as were the three long balls. He took his first loss since June 16 versus Baltimore, which was also the game in which he gave up season highs with eight runs and four homers.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz Chisholm borrows Aaron Judge's bat and homers

Aaron Judge’s bat worked just fine in a pinch for Jazz Chisholm Jr. Chisholm hit his second homer of the game for the New York Yankees when he borrowed Judge’s bat for a late at-ba...

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies take on the Yankees in first of 3-game series

The Philadelphia Phillies start a three-game series at home against the New York Yankees on Monday

JULY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws seven scoreless Wheeler didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across seven scoreless innings against Minnesota.

Impact Wheeler was removed from his July 9 start with back spasms and missed a turn in the rotation due to the issue. He took the mound Tuesday for the first time since and didn't skip a beat. Wheeler struck out seven batters for a third consecutive start and garnered his 15th quality start of the year. The 34-year-old has a 2.55 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP to pair with a 133:37 K:BB across 123.3 innings this season. He's scheduled to face the Yankees early next week.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Wheeler dominates his first start in two weeks, Phillies offense rallies to beat Twins Wheeler scattered three hits and two walks and allowed only one runner to reach third base. Bryce Harper scored the go-ahead run in the nint...

JULY 24 • INQUIRER.COM

Castellanos has big hit in ninth, Wheeler throws 7 strong innings to lead Phillies past Twins 3-0

Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double to cap a three-run ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins face the Phillies leading series 1-0

The Minnesota Twins lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies

JULY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making next start Tuesday Wheeler (back) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Twins at Target Field.

Impact Just as manager Rob Thomson had suggested would be the case heading into the All-Star break, Wheeler won't have to miss another turn through the rotation and will get the ball for the Phillies' fifth game of the second half. Wheeler was unable to make a start last weekend against the Athletics while he contended with back spasms, but after getting extended rest over the All-Star break, he looks to be healthy again. The right-hander has met expectations for fantasy managers who invested an early-round pick, as he'll head into Tuesday's outing with a 10-4 record, 2.70 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 126 strikeouts in 116.2 innings over 19 starts.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Votto injures ankle, scratched from scheduled start for Toronto Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Joey Votto was scratched from his scheduled start for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons after reinjuring his right ankle during pregame warmups

JULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Well-timed rest for All-Stars Zack Wheeler and Ranger Suárez a wise move for Phillies' run to playoffs Their starters are pitching deep into games more than any other team, fueling the Phillies’ first-half success. And keeping them healthy for...

JULY 17 • INQUIRER.COM