Report: Zack Wheeler Contract Extension a Priority for the Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to offer a pitcher another major contract during the offseason. Like Aaron Nola, this one also has some cache with the ball club. The club is “prioritizing” a contract extension with righty Zack Wheeler, reports MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. “Wheels” —the one everyone loves, not the other one— is entering the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  24 Dec 2023
NL Wild Card Series: Rob Thomson Announces Phillies Game 1 and Game 2 Starting Pitchers

  The major question on Wednesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park was simple: who will start for the Philadelphia Phillies in the upcoming National League Wild Card Series? A day after clinching the teams’ second consecutive trip to the MLB Postseason, Phils’ manager Rob Thomson answered that very question.  His answer should come as no […]

Mike Lipinski  •  27 Sep 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (20-21) at San Francisco Giants (18-23): Game 42 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies look to stop a two-game losing streak on Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants.   The Phillies call on Zack Wheeler to play stopper in this case.  Wheeler is 3-2 with a 3.80 ERA this season.  He is looking to build off of a 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R appearance last […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 May 2023
Colorado Rockies (6-16) at Philadelphia Phillies (10-12): Game 23 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to make it three-games in a row on Sunday afternoon against the Colorado Rockies in South Philadelphia.  The Phillies will send RHP Zack Wheeler to the mound for his fifth start of the season.  Colorado will counter with 31-year-old righty Jose Urena.   First pitch is set for 12:05 PM/EDT from […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Apr 2023
Phillies vs. Rangers: Game 25 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies (11-13) will look to split their two-game series against the Texas Rangers (9-14) on Wednesday night in South Philly. Texas took the first game of the series 6-4 on Tuesday night. 

Mike Lipinski  •  04 May 2022
Mets Pitching Shuts Down the Phillies Bats

Brandon Nimmo’s 5th inning solo home run off of Zack Wheeler proved to be the game winner for the Mets on Tuesday night as they beat the Phillies 2-0 in South Philadelphia. 

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Apr 2022