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Diamondbacks bring win streak into game against the Phillies

The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Soroka fans 10 as Sewald strands tying run, Diamondbacks edge Phillies 5-4

Mike Soroka strikes out 10, and closer Paul Sewald retires Trea Turner to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Zack Wheeler's latest Triple-A outing could be another strong sign for the Phillies Zack Wheeler continues to progress smoothly in Triple-A, and his latest outing showed he is in strong form and trending toward a potential r...

APRIL 10 • BOLAVIP.COM

Phillies start 3-game series with the Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies open a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Zack Wheeler makes solid start for Lehigh Valley on rehab assigment Zack Wheeler allowed one run and averaged 92.9 mph on his four-seam fastball.

APRIL 9 • PHILLIESNATION.COM

Still seeking velocity during rehab Wheeler (shoulder) struck out six in 4.1 innings in his third rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, allowing one run on three hits and one walk.

Impact The All-Star right-hander built up to 61 pitches Wednesday, although it was fairly discouraging to see his fastball velocity average 92.9 mph after it averaged 96.1 mph last year with Philadelphia. It remains to be seen if Wheeler will be able to regain the form he displayed before last year's venous thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, but he'll make at least one more rehab appearance to try and tune up before the Phillies consider reinstating him from the injured list, per Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Giants and Phillies play, winner takes 3-game series

The San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Slated for two more rehab starts Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Saturday that Wheeler (shoulder) will start again Wednesday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and he'll make another minor-league start after that one,...

Impact Wheeler struggled in his second rehab start with Lehigh Valley on Friday, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks while striking one batter over three innings. His four-seamer averaged 92.7 mph, and Philadelphia will give him at least two more starts to build up in the minors after he threw 49 pitches Friday. That puts a possible return to the major leagues around April 18 or 19, depending on Wheeler fares as he completes his recovery from venous thoracic outlet syndrome surgery.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Wheeler struggles in rehab outing with Phillies ace on track for April return | Sporting News This wasn't ideal, but Wheeler is still on track for his normal return.

APRIL 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies' Zack Wheeler has shaky start in second rehab appearance | Sporting News While Zack Wheeler had himself a night in his first rehab outing, the same couldn't be said for his second appearance in the minor leagues.

APRIL 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Shaky in second rehab start Wheeler (shoulder) struck out one and allowed four hits and two walks in three innings during a rehab start Friday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Impact Wheeler wasn't nearly as sharp in his second rehab outing as he was in his first, when he fanned three across three scoreless frames last Saturday. The All-Star right-hander threw just 26 of his 49 pitches for strikes, and his four-seam fastball averaged 92.7 mph Friday. The expectation is that Wheeler will need to make at least one more rehab appearance before the Phillies consider activating him from the injured list, but the hurler still has a chance to make his season debut for Philadelphia in mid-April if all goes well.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Phils ace Wheeler still on track for April return despite rocky rehab outing Zack Wheeler wasn't quite as sharp in his second rehab outing with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday night -- but his defense also didn't do...

APRIL 4 • MLB.COM

Andrew Painter strikes out 8 Nationals players in fantastic MLB debut for Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies rookie Andrew Painter shined in his major league debut and gave fans a glimpse of why the team trusts his arm

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Looks sharp in first rehab start Wheeler (shoulder) struck out three and scattered two hits and one walk over three scoreless frames in a rehab start Saturday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Impact Heading into the rehab start, the Phillies had planned for Wheeler to cover three innings or 50 pitches. The right-hander was even more economical than the Phillies had hoped, needing only 38 pitches to record nine outs in what was his first official game since Aug. 15, 2025. After undergoing thoracic outlet decompression surgery in September, Wheeler has had a fairly seamless recovery thus far and appears on track to return from the 15-day injured list around mid-April. He'll continue to build up his innings and pitch count in his next rehab start, which is set to come Friday versus Triple-A Durham.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers blow 3-run lead in 9th inning but recover to top Phillies 5-4 in the 10th

Jake Burger and Corey Seager each homered and the Texas Rangers recovered from blowing a three-run lead in the ninth inning to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Phils ace Wheeler makes first rehab start, remains on track for April return Zack Wheeler was never expected to be fully ready to pitch in the Phillies' season-opening series this weekend at Citizens Bank Park. But if...

MARCH 28 • MLB.COM

The Timeline for Zack Wheeler After His First Rehab Start for Phillies What's next for Zack Wheeler after his first rehab start on Saturday? He might not need a ton more tuning up from there.

MARCH 28 • SI.COM

Three innings in first rehab start Wheeler (shoulder) is scheduled to throw three innings and/or 50 pitches in Saturday's rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Corey Seidman of PHLY Sports reports.

Impact It will be Wheeler's first official game action since last September's venous thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. The Phillies will likely want Wheeler to get his pitch count up to the 80-to-90 range before clearing him for his season debut, so the right-hander will likely make two additional rehab starts after Saturday before returning in mid-April if all goes well.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

15-day IL move made official The Phillies placed Wheeler (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Wheeler is still working his way back from last September's venous thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. He is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday. Wheeler will be eligible for activation April 6, and while he might not be ready by that date, he is on track to return sometime in April.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies announce Zack Wheeler, Orion Kerkering roster moves for Opening Day | Sporting News These two pitchers had their Opening Day roster status determined.

MARCH 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cristopher Sánchez guaranteed $104 million from Phillies in 6-year contract for 2027-32

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32, a deal that contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035...

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Phillies' Zack Wheeler receives 'crazy' bold Cy Young prediction for 2026 season | Sporting News This would be one of the more stunning seasons in MLB history.

MARCH 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies get incredible Zack Wheeler update as return to MLB might be sooner than expected | Sporting News Zack Wheeler is making incredible progress in his return to the rotation.

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Beginning rehab assignment Saturday Wheeler (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Saturday at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact After checking out fine following a 29-pitch, two-inning simulated game Monday at Phillies camp, Wheeler has received the green light to pitch in an uncontrolled setting for the first time since undergoing venous thoracic outlet syndrome surgery Sept. 23. According to Zolecki, the right-hander is expected to work three innings for what will likely be the first of multiple rehab outings in the minors before he's deemed ready to make his 2026 debut with Philadelphia. Though Wheeler will open the season on the 15-day injured list, he looks like he could have a chance at returning to the Philadelphia rotation around the middle of April.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

'A successful spring': Wheeler optimistic despite Grapefruit League absence CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Zack Wheeler hasn’t had the best experiences pitching to Minor Leaguers as a big leaguer. They tend to swing at everythi...

MARCH 23 • MLB.COM

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