The Latest Breaking News from Zack Wheeler

Jacob deGrom’s Deal Opens MLB’s Free Agency Spigot

The Rangers’ massive contract with the former Mets ace shows this game is about its stars perhaps more than ever before.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2022

What if the Phillies whiff on a shortstop? Exploring contingency plans to improve the roster.

PHILADELPHIA — Years ago, before John Middleton became the face of the Phillies’ ownership group, Jimmy Rollins equated him with George Steinbrenner. It’s a comparison that Middleton never minded. Because the late Yankees owner was notoriously obsessed with winning, a trait that is admirable to a former college wrestler-turned-billionaire baseball…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 1, 2022

David Murphy: Phillies’ 2023 rotation will depend on attrition (Wheeler/Nola), an addition (Painter), and a Suárez breakout

It’s hard to add a legitimate playoff-caliber rotation piece for a reasonable price. We saw that at the trade deadline this past August, when the Phillies were unable to make a serious play for a starting pitcher who might have made a difference in the postseason. We saw that on…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 15, 2022

The Houston Astros have won the World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies

Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series title.

WEKU · Nov 6, 2022

Destiny Denied: Phillies’ Cinderella Run Falls Short

That they were in the World Series at all is remarkable. But how they lost will stick with them.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2022

Astros Win World Series to Secure Place As Premier MLB Team

A new generation of stars helped Houston beat the Phillies and get back over the hump.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2022

David Murphy: The 2022 Phillies are gone, but will not soon be forgotten

HOUSTON — It ended loudly and suddenly and without any doubt: 12 outs remaining, two men on base, one devastating swing. The bat cracked and the ball jumped and all that was left was to watch. Twenty feet above the center-field wall, a season disappeared.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 6, 2022

Astros end Phillies’ wild run to the World Series with 4-1 win in Game 6

HOUSTON — Zack Wheeler had more to give.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 6, 2022

Phillies pitcher ducks to avoid rogue cracked bat to get key out vs. Astros in the World Series

Watch out for that bat!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 6, 2022

Dusty Baker Is One Win From Elusive World Series Title

The only thing missing from his résumé is a championship as a manager, and he is one win away from changing that tonight.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 5, 2022