Despite virus-related obstacles, baseball reaches postseason
The 2020 baseball season began with Juan Soto testing positive for COVID-19SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ZACK WHEELER #45 - PITCHER - PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
16-7 W-L •
0.95 WHIP •
2.57 ERA
16-7 W-L
0.95 WHIP
2.57 ERA
Struggles in middle innings Wheeler (4-2) allowed four runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out eight across seven innings as he took the loss against the Rays on Saturday.
Impact Wheeler did not allow a runner in scoring position until two outs in the fourth and proceeded to allow that baserunner to score after Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a bloop single into center to tie the game at 1-1. The 30-year-old ran into more trouble the following inning, as he allowed six batters to reach base, resulting in three more runs for the Rays. Despite the mid-game struggles, Wheeler completed seven innings while throwing 118 pitches as the Phillies were hopeful they could stray away from their horrendous bullpen for as long as possible. Wheeler will end his breakout 2020 regular season with a 2.92 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 53:16 K:BB across 71 inninngs.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • MLB.COM
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • MLB.COM
Rays beat Philadelphia 4-3, hurt Phillies' playoff hopes
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Curtiss expected to start for the Rays against the Phillies
The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Saturday while the Rays are expected to counter with John CurtissSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wendle's hit in 8th helps Rays ding Phillies' playoff hopes
Joey Wendle had a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays rallied to hurt Philadelphia’s playoff hopes, beating the Phillies 6-4SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Handed tough loss Wheeler (4-1) took the loss Monday against the Nationals after giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out seven across 5.2 innings.
Impact Wheeler found trouble early in this one, allowing two runs in the first inning followed by one in the sixth. He failed to receive much run support, resulting in the right-hander's first loss of the 2020 campaign. Wheeler owns a 2.67 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with a 45:12 K:BB across 64 innings.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners beat Astros 6-1, help Athletics claim AL West title
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harper hitless, Girardi ejected, Phils lose to Nats 5-1
Bryce Harper was hitless in his return from back stiffness and Philadelpia manager Joe Girardi was ejected in the third inning of a 5-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Monday n...SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sanchez scheduled to start as Washington hosts Philadelphia
The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Monday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Anibal SanchezSEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies fail to sweep Blue Jays; Harper has stiff back
Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer and Taijuan Walker tossed six sharp innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays snap a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia P...SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Turns in quality outing Wheeler allowed three runs on seven hits (one home run) while striking out two across 7.1 innings Wednesday against the Mets. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Wheeler was incredibly efficient Wednesday as he went a season-high 7.1 innings while throwing 68 of his 95 pitches for strikes. The only major damage the right-hander gave up was a two-run shot to J.D. Davis in the sixth to cut the Phillies' lead to 4-3. Wheeler unfortunately wasn't able to get the win after the Phillies blew their sixth lead this season when up by three or more runs but he has made a great 1-2 punch at the top of the rotation with Aaron Nola with a 2.62 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 58.1 innings. He figures to take the mound Monday in a matchup with the Nationals.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
'Pen can't nail it down in Wheeler's return Zack Wheeler’s nail held together Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies’ bullpen did not. It wasted a special performance from...
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DeGrom exits with hamstring spasm, Mets rally past Phils 5-4
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Mets look to end 3-game slide against Phillies
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LEADING OFF: M's-Giants shift because of fires, Hamels debut
The Mariners and Giants play at Oracle Park after their two-game series in Seattle was postponed because of poor air quality caused by the West Coast wildfiresSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Wednesday vs. Mets Wheeler (finger) will start Wednesday's game against the Mets, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 30-year-old's status has been up in the air since being scratched from his weekend start due to an issue with the nail on his middle finger, but he completed a bullpen session, Monday, played catch Tuesday and has been cleared to rejoin the rotation Wednesday. Wheeler has a 2.47 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 36:9 K:BB through 51 innings during his first season in Philadelphia.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
To play catch Tuesday Wheeler (finger) will play catch Tuesday as the Phillies try to determine whether or not he'll be able to pitch this week, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Wheeler tore his fingernail while putting on his pants last week and is at risk of missing an extended period. He threw a bullpen session Monday and will throw again Tuesday, and if the nail holds up fine he could be cleared to start Thursday against the Mets.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lopez, Marlins win finale in 7-game set against Phils, 6-2
Pablo Lopez allowed one run in seven innings with the help of dazzling defense by right fielder Matt Joyce, and the Miami Marlins won Game 7 of their marathon series against Philad...SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tests nail in bullpen session Wheeler (finger) threw a bullpen session Monday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Wheeler skipped his scheduled start Saturday against the Marlins after tearing his fingernail while putting on his pants. He's reportedly dealt with fingernail issues since he was an amateur. If the nail responded well to the bullpen session, Wheeler could pitch later in the week, but if it responds poorly, a trip to the injured list can't be ruled out.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't start Monday Wheeler (finger) won't start Monday's game against the Marlins, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
Impact The team originally hoped the right-hander would be able to take the mound Monday after being scratched from Friday's scheduled start due to the nail issue on his right middle finger, but he'll need more time to be game ready. Wheeler played catch Saturday, and manager Joe Girardi said the team anticipates him being able to take the mound sometime during the upcoming three-game series against the Mets, which begins Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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