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4:08 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Wheeler (back) won't make his scheduled start Sunday against the Athletics, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
4:35 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) manager Rob Thomson said Wednesday that Wheeler (back) isn't certain to make his next start Sunday against the Athletics, though an MRI on the right-hander's back revealed no structural damage, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. "We'ree going to be very cautious with him...We'll know [Thursday]," Thomson said, when asked about Wheeler's status for Sunday.
8:38 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (9-4) picked up the win in Saturday's 12-1 rout of the Diamondbacks, allowing one run on two hits over seven innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter.
7:06 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (8-3) picked up the win in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Red Sox, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out four.
9:40 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's loss to the Giants, throwing six scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and two walks. He struck out nine.
5:57 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (6-3) earned the win Thursday over the Rangers, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out five.
7:33 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) pitched four innings, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two batters in Sunday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision.
4:03 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (2-3) earned the win Thursday against the Reds, allowing one hit and four walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out eight.
5:55 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (0-2) took the loss Tuesday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings.
10:18 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (0-1) took the loss Wednesday, giving up three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over six innings as the Phillies fell 4-1 to the Reds. He struck out 10.
2:41 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) and the Phillies won't face Atlanta on Thursday after the game was postponed due to forecasted rain in Philadelphia.
4:40 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) Rob Thomson announced Sunday that Wheeler will be Philadelphia's starter for Opening Day against Atlanta on March 28, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
9:08 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) signed a three-year, $126 million contract extension with the Phillies on Monday, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.
3:59 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski confirmed Monday that Wheeler and the Phillies have been in negotiations on a long-term contract extension, Chris Nelsen of the Associated Press reports. "Zack would not mislead you. Of course, we've talked," Dombrowski said, after Wheeler relayed last Wednesday that he had been in touch with the Phillies on a new deal. "It is a priority. We would love to get that deal done."
8:34 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) will be available out of the bullpen for Game 7 of the NLCS on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
7:36 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (13-6) picked up the win in Saturday's 7-5 victory over the Mets, giving up five runs (three earned) on eight hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out six.
10:08 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (11-6) earned the win Wednesday, allowing just one hit and two walks over six scoreless innings against the Padres. He struck out seven.
7:41 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) came away with a no-decision Tuesday in the Phillies' 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays, allowing one run on three hits and four walks over seven inning. He struck out five.
9:13 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (9-5) picked up the win in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, giving up three runs on seven hits over six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.
8:52 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) came away with a no-decision Wednesday in the Phillies' 9-8 extra-innings loss to the Marlins, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out four.
6:23 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (8-5) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over 6.2 innings against the Pirates. He struck out 11.
9:51 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits over six innings against the Marlins. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter.
8:38 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (7-4) picked up the win Saturday in a 19-4 rout of the Nationals, giving up four runs on seven hits over five innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.
5:18 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five runs on nine hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in a 7-6 victory over the Mets. He struck out eight.
6:56 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (6-4) earned the win Sunday over the Athletics, allowing six hits and two walks while striking out four over six scoreless innings.
10:13 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (5-4) got an easy win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and a walk while striking out seven over six innings.
4:35 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) and the Phillies won't face the Tigers on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to poor air quality in Philadelphia, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
10:25 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and one walk over 3.2 innings during an 8-7 loss to Washington. He struck out three.
10:20 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (4-4) picked up the win in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Atlanta, scattering three hits and a walk over eight scoreless innings. He struck out 12.
10:03 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over seven innings during a 2-1 win over the Blue Jays. He struck out seven.
10:24 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (3-2) took the loss Friday, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits and zero walks over 5.1 innings during a 5-3 loss to the Red Sox. He struck out five.
3:20 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (2-1) earned the win Sunday, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks over six innings during a 9-3 victory over the Rockies. He struck out 11.
3:48 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (1-1) picked up the win in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, giving up four runs on eight hits over five innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.
12:59 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) won't start Monday against the White Sox after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Chicago, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
6:04 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) will have his next start pushed back to Friday following the postponement of Thursday's game between the Reds and Phillies, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
11:53 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) pitched 5.1 innings and took the loss during Saturday's 4-1 defeat to the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out five.
7:19 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) is scheduled to start Game 6 of the World Series against the Astros, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
11:46 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (1-1) pitched seven scoreless innings in Tuesday night's Game 1 of the NLCS, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out eight in the 2-0 victory over the Padres.
11:37 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) is available in relief for Game 4 of the NLDS against Atlanta and could also start Game 5 on short rest if needed Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
10:08 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (12-7) allowed two hits over five scoreless innings Sunday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Nationals.
10:18 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over six innings in a 2-1 loss against the Cubs. He struck out five.
10:58 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) tossed four scoreless innings, allowing two hits while striking out three in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision.
2:48 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) Phillies activated Wheeler (forearm) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Blue Jays.
6:33 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (forearm) will start Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
5:14 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) pitched to hitters and threw two simulated innings Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
7:03 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (forearm) threw a bullpen session Tuesday and will throw again Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
7:03 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (forearm) threw a bullpen session Tuesday and will throw again Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
3:12 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (forearm) threw approximately 15 pitches off a mound Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
3:12 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (forearm) threw approximately 15 pitches off a mound Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
4:12 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (forearm) played catch for the second time Thursday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
4:12 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (forearm) played catch for the second time Thursday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
3:37 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (forearm) played catch for a short bit Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
3:37 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (forearm) played catch for a short bit Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
8:05 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (forearm) won't start Tuesday against the Marlins, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
8:30 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (forearm) is expected to throw a bullpen session this weekend, and if all goes well he could be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Marlins, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
6:52 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (forearm) is on track to begin throwing in three-to-five days, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
6:08 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis Thursday, retroactive to Aug. 22.
7:17 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (11-6) allowed six runs on nine hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Mets.
11:42 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (11-5) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over six innings against Miami. He struck out eight.
11:42 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (11-5) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over six innings against Miami. He struck out eight.
7:48 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (10-5) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits over seven innings in a 3-1 victory over Atlanta. He struck out seven without walking a batter.
7:48 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (10-5) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits over seven innings in a 3-1 victory over Atlanta. He struck out seven without walking a batter.
9:21 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) did not factor into the decision against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits while striking out six and walking none over seven innings.
10:36 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (8-5) was tagged with the loss Wednesday after he pitched 4.2 innings, giving up six runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four against the Blue Jays.
8:02 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (8-4) gave up five hits and a walk while striking out five over seven shutout innings to earn the win in a 2-0 victory over the Cardinals on Friday.
10:41 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (7-4) earned the win Sunday over the Cardinals. He allowed four hits and a walk with five strikeouts in seven scoreless innings.
11:22 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over 6.1 innings. He struck out eight.
8:12 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (6-4) took the loss Wednesday as the Phillies fell 4-2 to the Rangers, giving up four runs (two earned) on seven hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out eight.
10:40 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (6-3) earned the win Thursday versus the Nationals. He allowed a run on four hits and no walks with three strikeouts in seven innings.
8:56 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (5-3) went six innings against Arizona on Saturday, allowing no runs on two hits while striking out eight to earn the win.
2:23 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) was activated off the paternity list Friday.
4:19 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) Phillies placed Wheeler on the paternity list Tuesday.
11:19 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (4-3) earned the win during Saturday's 7-2 victory over the Angels, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks with nine strikeouts in six innings.
10:15 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (3-3) picked up the win in Monday's 7-3 victory over Atlanta, giving up two runs on eight hits over 6.2 innings. He struck out 10 without walking a batter.
9:12 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (2-3) picked up the win in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Padres, scattering four hits over seven scoreless innings while striking out nine without walking a batter.
3:08 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) tossed 5.1 innings against the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven. He did not factor in the decision.
6:47 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.
1:57 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) is scheduled to join the Phillies in Los Angeles and return from the COVID-19 injured list to start Thursday's series opener against the Dodgers, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
11:14 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
10:23 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) allowed six hits and one walk while striking out seven across 7.2 innings during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Rangers. He didn't factor into the decision.
10:58 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (1-3) allowed one hit and four walks while striking out seven across six scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Rockies.
5:52 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (0-2) earned the loss, allowing seven runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out three over three innings in an 11-3 loss Sunday in Miami.
8:50 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (0-1) took the loss Tuesday as the Phillies fell 2-0 to the Mets, giving up one run on two hits and a walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out three.
9:29 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (shoulder), who is listed as the starter for Tuesday's game against the Mets, could throw 70-75 pitches in that outing, per general manager Dave Dombrowski, Destiny Lugardo of Phillies Nation reports.
6:06 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (shoulder) will remain behind in Florida to pitch in a minor-league scrimmage Thursday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
3:30 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (shoulder) threw 45 pitches during his start in an intrasquad matchup Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
12:37 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (shoulder), who was scheduled to start Saturday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Blue Jays, will now start in an intrasquad game, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
12:56 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (shoulder) will start Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
7:16 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (shoulder) pitched a simulated inning against two hitters on Saturday.
3:28 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (shoulder) completed a 42-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
1:38 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (shoulder/illness) threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
4:12 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (shoulder) skipped his scheduled Thursday bullpen session due to the flu, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
4:29 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Monday and is scheduled for another session Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
3:20 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) is "feeling good" after being delayed by shoulder soreness when he started his throwing program in December, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. "I knew we had time, so I wanted to play it safe and make sure I built up like I usually do, like I need to, and just be safe with it," said Sunday.
12:08 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Sunday that Wheeler has yet to throw off a mound during the offseason and could be behind the team's other starting pitchers when Opening Day arrives, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
10:30 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) won't start Sunday's season finale against the Marlins, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
10:55 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) pitched six innings, giving up one run on four hits and two walks while striking out nine in the win over the Orioles on Monday. He did not factor into the decision.
11:08 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (13-9) earned the win Saturday over Colorado. He allowed one run on four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in 6.2 innings.
8:56 PM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (12-9) allowed five hits over six scoreless frames Monday, striking out nine and earning a win over the Brewers.
8:28 AM - Zack Wheeler (PHI) (11-9) picked up the win in Monday's 7-4 victory over the Nationals, giving up four runs on five hits and four walks over six innings. He struck out four.
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