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Zack Wheeler goes seven innings in win vs. Mets

Zack Wheeler

PHI Starting Pitcher #45

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Zack Wheeler allowed four hits and one run with one walk and five strikeouts across seven innings to earn the victory in a 2-1 win over the Mets on Friday.

Even when he’s not his sharpest Wheeler is still excellent. He forced at least one swing-and-miss with all six of his pitches and multiple with three of them. This also marked 10 times out of his 12 starts this season where he completed at least six innings and the fourth time he’s completed seven. With that being said, his defense did a lot to help him out in this one. Mainly, Derek Hill who made the catch of the year when he robbed a home run from Juan Soto in the first inning. Regardless, Wheeler is absolutely back to being an ace with a 2.03 ERA, 74 strikeouts, and 19 walks through 75 1/3 innings so far this season. He’s scheduled to face the Pirates next time out.

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Although he struck out 10, Zack Wheeler gave up four runs in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Pirates.

Wheeler was given eight runs to work with tonight, but stunningly, it wasn’t enough to get him a win. It’s the first time in 13 starts this season that he hasn’t completed five innings, and the only time he came out immediately after five was in his Apr. 25 return from the IL. The four runs allowed also matched his season high. Wheeler’s stuff was fine, and though he allowed nine hits, he gave up only six hard-hit balls. He’ll face the Reds next Tuesday.
Zack Wheeler

PHI Starting Pitcher #45

Zack Wheeler yielded two runs over 5 2/3 innings in Sunday’s victory over the Mets.

He struck out seven. Aside from a Carson Benge homer in the third, Wheeler was mostly in command against New York’s lineup, but he ran out of gas in the sixth where he walked three in the frame and saw a run come home on a fielder’s choice after Don Mattingly decided to stick with him for another batter. Jonathan Bowlan took over from there and struck out Marcus Semien swinging to close the book on Wheeler’s night. There was some nervousness about Wheeler’s return from the injured list, but here he is at 7-1 with a 2.11 ERA through 11 starts. He actually lines up to face the Mets again on Friday, this time at his former stomping grounds at Citi Field.
Zack Wheeler

PHI Starting Pitcher #45

Zach Wheeler recorded a season-high nine strikeouts over six shutout innings in a win over the Marlins on Monday.

Wheeler scattered a pair of hits and three walks, needing just 97 pitches (59 strikes) to reel off six impressive frames. The 36-year-old veteran induced multiple strikeouts on four different pitches and came up just shy of his first double-digit strikeout performance since last August. It’s astonishing how we’ll he’s pitched considering where his fastball velocity was during minor league rehab starts earlier this spring. He’s allowed three earned runs or fewer in nine of his 10 starts and boasts a sparkling 2.01 ERA during that span. He’ll close out a two-start week with a home tilt against the division-rival Mets on Sunday Night Baseball.
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Zach Wheeler pitched six innings of one-run ball against the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Wheeler struck out five and walked none. The only damage came on a Jesús Sañchez homer in the sixth. Wheeler then departed a tie game, which kept him 5-1 with a 2.22 ERA through nine starts. He should be regarded as a top-10 SP at this point, and he’ll face the Marlins next time out.
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PHI Starting Pitcher #45

Zach Wheeler went seven strong innings against the Padres, notching a win and eight strikeouts while allowing just two runs.

Wheeler carried a no-hitter into the sixth, but gave up a little outfield bloop single to Bryce Johnson, and, later in the seventh, a two-run homer to Manny Machado. Those were the only hits he allowed, lowering his ERA to 2.31. After struggling with his velocity in his rehab from thoracic outlet syndrome, Wheeler has emerged as a league-winning upside pick. He’ll take on the Jays in his next start, and fantasy managers should keep dialing Wheeler up until they hear otherwise.
Zack Wheeler

PHI Starting Pitcher #45

Zack Wheeler allowed four runs over six innings to pick up a loss against the Dodgers on Friday.

If you take away solo homers, Wheeler was solid. When you give up four of them, that caveat doesn’t really work. Wheeler couldn’t keep the ball in the park, and while he allowed no other runs and just one more hit before leaving, those roundtrippers made it a disappointing effort for the 36-year-old. Wheeler was due for a shaky start, and still has a 2.27 ERA and 40/9 K/BB in his 43 2/3 innings in 2026. Expect him to bounce back against the struggling Padres’ offense next week.
Zack Wheeler

PHI Starting Pitcher #45

Zack Wheeler struck out six over six innings in the Phillies’ 3-0 shutout of the Guardians on Saturday.

Orion Kerkering, Brad Keller and Jhoan Duran finished up the three-hitter. Wheeler allowed two hits and walked one in the 99-pitch outing. Following a leadoff double in the fourth, he retired nine in a row to conclude his day. Wheeler is an incredible 4-0 with a 1.67 ERA and a 36/8 K/BB in 37 2/3 innings since returning from thoracic outlet surgery. He’s due to make his next start Friday against the Dodgers.
Zack Wheeler

PHI Starting Pitcher #45

Zack Wheeler delivered a dominant performance during Sunday’s victory over the Pirates, piling up eight strikeouts over seven innings of shutout baseball.

The 35-year-old right-hander scattered just four hits and one walk in the brilliant effort. The Pirates only had one runner reach second base against him, as Brandon Lowe doubled with two outs in the sixth inning. He got 13 whiffs on 98 pitches on the day — nine of them on his fastball which averaged 96.3 mph — while posting a solid CSW of 27 percent. He has been great through his first five starts, going 3-0 with a 1.99 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and a 30/7 K/BB ratio across 31 2/3 innings.
Zack Wheeler

PHI Starting Pitcher #45

Zack Wheeler pitched 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball, striking out four, to get the victory as the Phillies edged the Red Sox 2-1 on Tuesday.

Wheeler caught quite a break in the seventh, as Wilyer Abreu’s blast to left was caught just in front of the 380-foot mark at Fenway Park. It would have been a homer in 29 parks, says Statcast. Wheeler’s first few innings tonight were truly remarkable; aided by a pair of double plays, he threw only six pitches in the first, six in the second and four in the third. He came in at 87 pitches in all, and though he allowed 11 hard-hit balls, he didn’t give up any extra-base hits. He’s 2-0 with a 2.55 ERA after four starts, and he’s due to face the Pirates in a matchup against Paul Skenes on Sunday.
Zack Wheeler

PHI Starting Pitcher #45

Zack Wheeler surrendered three runs in 6 1/3 innings against the A’s on Wednesday.

He allowed five hits, walked one and struck out four. Wheeler averaged 95.0 mph with his fastball tonight, up from 94.3 mph in his season debut, so it seems like he just might wind up close to his 2024 average of 96.1 mph as he continues to build up. That’s great news for those who stashed him in drafts this spring. He’ll face the Red Sox next.

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Alec Bohm homered, doubled and walked Saturday in the Phillies’ 6-1 victory over the Royals.

Bohm is batting .273 with 10 homers and 31 RBI in his last 49 games. He’s still not guaranteed to be especially valuable going forward, but with the Phillies committed to hitting him in the middle of the order, he has a legitimate shot at 100 RBI in his final year before free agency.
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Jesús Luzardo limited the Royals to one run in six innings and struck out nine in a victory Saturday.

That Luzardo’s bad outings have been particularly bad denied him an All-Star gig, but he’s 7-4 with a 3.75 ERA after tonight, and the Phillies are 12-6 in his starts. He walked none in this one and has a 125/33 K/BB through 103 1/3 innings. He’ll likely make his next start Thursday in Philadelphia.
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American League All-Star Michael Wacha gave up four runs and three homers in six innings Saturday in a loss to the Phillies.

Wacha as an All-Star makes a lot of sense if maybe he’s Kansas City’s only representative, but Bobby Witt Jr. is the team’s starting shortstop. Wacha is going to his second All-Star Game anyway, though there seemed to be better picks available. He’s 5-6 with a 3.45 ERA ahead of his final start of the first half against the Mets.
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Freddie Freeman hit a solo homer and drove in two runs in a win for the Dodgers on Saturday over the Padres.

Freeman also singled and a walke for a three-reach day. He gave the Dodgers all the offense they’d need with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Los Angeles bullpen breezing through the San Diego lineup when he connected on his 15th homer of the campaign. He also singled in a run, and he’s up to 49 RBI while improving his line to .297/.387/.508. Regression comes for everyone at some point. It doesn’t appear to be coming for Freeman anytime soon.
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Will Klein worked a scoreless ninth and struck out two to get a save against the Padres on Saturday.

Klein had some shaky outings in June as seen in a 4.32 ERA over the month, but for the most part, he’s been one of the more effective relief hurlers on the Dodgers. It’s the second save of the season for the 26-year-old, and while it’s far from a guarantee he’ll see more, he’s looked the part when given the opportunity. He also has already picked up 11 holds, so his appeal in leagues that value that statistics is obvious.
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Griffin Canning worked four innings and allowed just one run, but he still picked up a loss against the Dodgers on Saturday.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 over seven shutout innings to lead the Dodgers to a 3-0 victory over the Padres on Saturday.

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Joe Mack hit a solo homer in a convincing win for the Marlins on Tuesday over the Athletics.

Mack continues to show glimpses of his power since being promoted to the majors, and that’s his seventh homer of the campaign since being promoted near the beginning of May. He’s also done a solid job behind the plate, and the 23-year-old has given no reason to believe he won’t be the long-term answer behind the plate for the Marlins, with all due respect to Agustin Ramirez.
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Kyle Stowers hit a two-run homer in Saturday’s win over the Athletics.

Stowers was unable to finish Friday’s game because of a tight quad, but he was able to get the start Saturday, and he contributed his 11th homer of the season in the process. He also singled and walked, and the 28-year-old has put together a solid — if unspectacular — campaign as seen in a slash of .247/.335/.470.
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Otto Lopez hit a two-run homer while going 3-for-5 in a win Tuesday over the Athletics.

In addition to the two-run jack, Lopez also added an RBI double. He’s been remarkable in 2026, and those three knocks now give him a .341 average with a .506 slugging percentage that shows there’s been plenty of hard contact between the dinks and dunks for the 27-year-old. It’s more than fair to wonder when the regression is coming, but Lopez just keeps hitting, and he’s passing the eye test in the process. He’s more than deserving of the first All-Star selection he procured prior to Saturday’s win.
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