Zack WheelerFirst bullpen session in six months for Phillies’ Zack Wheeler felt ‘natural’Wheeler checked a box off in his return from a blood clot, but will continue to go at his own pace as he prepares to pitch again at some point during the 2026 season. Lochlahn March Phillies’ Zack Wheeler takes the next step in his rehab from surgeryLochlahn March Zack Wheeler’s outlook might be a mystery, but he says there’s no reason he can’t ‘be who I am’ in 2026Scott Lauber The Phillies’ Zack Wheeler was given one of his ribs after surgery. Now he’s working to ‘do my thing’ once again.Lochlahn March Phillies’ Zack Wheeler unlikely to be ready for opening dayLochlahn March Advertisement60 Phillies thoughts for Super Bowl LX: Harper’s chip, Bichette the Met, Wheeler’s projection, and moreThe Patriots and Seahawks are done, and the mitts will be poppin’ in Florida and Arizona. Here are LX things to chew on in anticipation of Phillies pitchers and catchers getting to work on Wednesday.Scott Lauber Top 2026 Phillies storylines: J.T. Realmuto or Bo Bichette, Zack Wheeler’s return, and moreBichette would represent the biggest change to the mix since Trea Turner, but it would also be like taking a blender to the roster.Scott Lauber Dave Dombrowski says Phillies and Don Mattingly have ‘mutual interest’ in bench coach role Don Mattingly, the father of Phillies general manager Preston Mattingly, is the team's ideal candidate to be the new bench coach. "It would be a really good fit,” manager Rob Thomson said.Lochlahn March Zack Wheeler ‘making progress’ in injury rehab; Phillies interested in Harrison Bader reunionWheeler, who had thoracic outlet decompression surgery in September, is “not far away from throwing,” Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said.Lochlahn March Phillies 2026 starting pitching outlook: Free-agent options, prospect forecast, and moreLefties Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo give them a good place to start. Free agent Ranger Suárez could be on the way out, but the recovering Zack Wheeler is expected back at some point. Lochlahn March The Phillies players that fans most — and least — want back next season, from Cristopher Sanchez to Nick Castellanos We asked our writers and polled you, our readers, which Phillies players should be back next season. It’s time to break down the results of this year’s Stay or Go.Gabriela Carroll OpinionThree questions for the Phillies in Game 2, plus a thought about Zack WheelerThere’s a very good chance that Monday night will be the last time Citizens Bank Park plays host to the version of the Phillies that captured everyone’s hearts with their run to the 2022 World Series.David Murphy | Columnist In uniform again, Zack Wheeler gets standing ovation in introductions before Game 1 of the NLDSThe Phillies lost Wheeler for the season Aug. 16 when he was diagnosed with a blood clot.Scott Lauber Why the Phillies believe Cristopher Sánchez is ready to take the postseason ace mantle from injured Zack WheelerSanchez was a Cy Young Award candidate before the Phillies lost Wheeler for the season and has been even better since. Now he’s ready for the spotlight of Game 1 of the NLDS. Scott Lauber ‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: David Cone on Zack Wheeler’s blood clot, and how he returned from an aneurysm Like Wheeler, Cone was a top pitcher when the game took a back seat to his health. Cone joined The Inquirer's baseball show to discuss the Phillies ace, and his own experience returning to the mound.Scott Lauber OpinionZack Wheeler’s surgery and long absence resets the Phillies’ immediate and long-term futureNow that the club knows its ace will be sidelined perhaps well into next season, it can adjust for now and plan accordingly for later.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Zack Wheeler will undergo season-ending surgery: ‘You’re never going to replace an individual like that’Wheeler was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, and will undergo surgery after having a blood clot removed in his right arm. The expected recovery time is six to eight months.Lochlahn March After complaints from Phillies fans, NBC Sports Philadelphia has a solution for their Jhoan Duran problemAlso, former Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels returns to the broadcast booth this weekend. Rob Tornoe OpinionTrea Turner and Bryce Harper say Zack Wheeler’s blood-clot scare helped inspire the PhilliesSince the ace went down, we've seen good situational hitting, solid defense, and smart baserunning. The Phillies have scored 40 runs during a four-game win streak.Marcus Hayes | Columnist Zack Wheeler undergoes procedure to remove blood clot; Phillies uncertain if he will pitch again in 2025A timeline for Wheeler’s recovery has not yet been determined. "Right now my thoughts are just about him," said Phillies manager Rob Thomson.Lochlahn March See more storiesAdvertisement
First bullpen session in six months for Phillies’ Zack Wheeler felt ‘natural’Wheeler checked a box off in his return from a blood clot, but will continue to go at his own pace as he prepares to pitch again at some point during the 2026 season. Lochlahn March
First bullpen session in six months for Phillies’ Zack Wheeler felt ‘natural’Wheeler checked a box off in his return from a blood clot, but will continue to go at his own pace as he prepares to pitch again at some point during the 2026 season. Lochlahn March
Zack Wheeler’s outlook might be a mystery, but he says there’s no reason he can’t ‘be who I am’ in 2026Scott Lauber
Zack Wheeler’s outlook might be a mystery, but he says there’s no reason he can’t ‘be who I am’ in 2026Scott Lauber
The Phillies’ Zack Wheeler was given one of his ribs after surgery. Now he’s working to ‘do my thing’ once again.Lochlahn March
The Phillies’ Zack Wheeler was given one of his ribs after surgery. Now he’s working to ‘do my thing’ once again.Lochlahn March
60 Phillies thoughts for Super Bowl LX: Harper’s chip, Bichette the Met, Wheeler’s projection, and moreThe Patriots and Seahawks are done, and the mitts will be poppin’ in Florida and Arizona. Here are LX things to chew on in anticipation of Phillies pitchers and catchers getting to work on Wednesday.Scott Lauber
60 Phillies thoughts for Super Bowl LX: Harper’s chip, Bichette the Met, Wheeler’s projection, and moreThe Patriots and Seahawks are done, and the mitts will be poppin’ in Florida and Arizona. Here are LX things to chew on in anticipation of Phillies pitchers and catchers getting to work on Wednesday.Scott Lauber
Top 2026 Phillies storylines: J.T. Realmuto or Bo Bichette, Zack Wheeler’s return, and moreBichette would represent the biggest change to the mix since Trea Turner, but it would also be like taking a blender to the roster.Scott Lauber
Top 2026 Phillies storylines: J.T. Realmuto or Bo Bichette, Zack Wheeler’s return, and moreBichette would represent the biggest change to the mix since Trea Turner, but it would also be like taking a blender to the roster.Scott Lauber
Dave Dombrowski says Phillies and Don Mattingly have ‘mutual interest’ in bench coach role Don Mattingly, the father of Phillies general manager Preston Mattingly, is the team's ideal candidate to be the new bench coach. "It would be a really good fit,” manager Rob Thomson said.Lochlahn March
Dave Dombrowski says Phillies and Don Mattingly have ‘mutual interest’ in bench coach role Don Mattingly, the father of Phillies general manager Preston Mattingly, is the team's ideal candidate to be the new bench coach. "It would be a really good fit,” manager Rob Thomson said.Lochlahn March
Zack Wheeler ‘making progress’ in injury rehab; Phillies interested in Harrison Bader reunionWheeler, who had thoracic outlet decompression surgery in September, is “not far away from throwing,” Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said.Lochlahn March
Zack Wheeler ‘making progress’ in injury rehab; Phillies interested in Harrison Bader reunionWheeler, who had thoracic outlet decompression surgery in September, is “not far away from throwing,” Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said.Lochlahn March
Phillies 2026 starting pitching outlook: Free-agent options, prospect forecast, and moreLefties Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo give them a good place to start. Free agent Ranger Suárez could be on the way out, but the recovering Zack Wheeler is expected back at some point. Lochlahn March
Phillies 2026 starting pitching outlook: Free-agent options, prospect forecast, and moreLefties Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo give them a good place to start. Free agent Ranger Suárez could be on the way out, but the recovering Zack Wheeler is expected back at some point. Lochlahn March
The Phillies players that fans most — and least — want back next season, from Cristopher Sanchez to Nick Castellanos We asked our writers and polled you, our readers, which Phillies players should be back next season. It’s time to break down the results of this year’s Stay or Go.Gabriela Carroll
The Phillies players that fans most — and least — want back next season, from Cristopher Sanchez to Nick Castellanos We asked our writers and polled you, our readers, which Phillies players should be back next season. It’s time to break down the results of this year’s Stay or Go.Gabriela Carroll
OpinionThree questions for the Phillies in Game 2, plus a thought about Zack WheelerThere’s a very good chance that Monday night will be the last time Citizens Bank Park plays host to the version of the Phillies that captured everyone’s hearts with their run to the 2022 World Series.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionThree questions for the Phillies in Game 2, plus a thought about Zack WheelerThere’s a very good chance that Monday night will be the last time Citizens Bank Park plays host to the version of the Phillies that captured everyone’s hearts with their run to the 2022 World Series.David Murphy | Columnist
In uniform again, Zack Wheeler gets standing ovation in introductions before Game 1 of the NLDSThe Phillies lost Wheeler for the season Aug. 16 when he was diagnosed with a blood clot.Scott Lauber
In uniform again, Zack Wheeler gets standing ovation in introductions before Game 1 of the NLDSThe Phillies lost Wheeler for the season Aug. 16 when he was diagnosed with a blood clot.Scott Lauber
Why the Phillies believe Cristopher Sánchez is ready to take the postseason ace mantle from injured Zack WheelerSanchez was a Cy Young Award candidate before the Phillies lost Wheeler for the season and has been even better since. Now he’s ready for the spotlight of Game 1 of the NLDS. Scott Lauber
Why the Phillies believe Cristopher Sánchez is ready to take the postseason ace mantle from injured Zack WheelerSanchez was a Cy Young Award candidate before the Phillies lost Wheeler for the season and has been even better since. Now he’s ready for the spotlight of Game 1 of the NLDS. Scott Lauber
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: David Cone on Zack Wheeler’s blood clot, and how he returned from an aneurysm Like Wheeler, Cone was a top pitcher when the game took a back seat to his health. Cone joined The Inquirer's baseball show to discuss the Phillies ace, and his own experience returning to the mound.Scott Lauber
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: David Cone on Zack Wheeler’s blood clot, and how he returned from an aneurysm Like Wheeler, Cone was a top pitcher when the game took a back seat to his health. Cone joined The Inquirer's baseball show to discuss the Phillies ace, and his own experience returning to the mound.Scott Lauber
OpinionZack Wheeler’s surgery and long absence resets the Phillies’ immediate and long-term futureNow that the club knows its ace will be sidelined perhaps well into next season, it can adjust for now and plan accordingly for later.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionZack Wheeler’s surgery and long absence resets the Phillies’ immediate and long-term futureNow that the club knows its ace will be sidelined perhaps well into next season, it can adjust for now and plan accordingly for later.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Zack Wheeler will undergo season-ending surgery: ‘You’re never going to replace an individual like that’Wheeler was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, and will undergo surgery after having a blood clot removed in his right arm. The expected recovery time is six to eight months.Lochlahn March
Zack Wheeler will undergo season-ending surgery: ‘You’re never going to replace an individual like that’Wheeler was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome, and will undergo surgery after having a blood clot removed in his right arm. The expected recovery time is six to eight months.Lochlahn March
After complaints from Phillies fans, NBC Sports Philadelphia has a solution for their Jhoan Duran problemAlso, former Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels returns to the broadcast booth this weekend. Rob Tornoe
After complaints from Phillies fans, NBC Sports Philadelphia has a solution for their Jhoan Duran problemAlso, former Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels returns to the broadcast booth this weekend. Rob Tornoe
OpinionTrea Turner and Bryce Harper say Zack Wheeler’s blood-clot scare helped inspire the PhilliesSince the ace went down, we've seen good situational hitting, solid defense, and smart baserunning. The Phillies have scored 40 runs during a four-game win streak.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionTrea Turner and Bryce Harper say Zack Wheeler’s blood-clot scare helped inspire the PhilliesSince the ace went down, we've seen good situational hitting, solid defense, and smart baserunning. The Phillies have scored 40 runs during a four-game win streak.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Zack Wheeler undergoes procedure to remove blood clot; Phillies uncertain if he will pitch again in 2025A timeline for Wheeler’s recovery has not yet been determined. "Right now my thoughts are just about him," said Phillies manager Rob Thomson.Lochlahn March
Zack Wheeler undergoes procedure to remove blood clot; Phillies uncertain if he will pitch again in 2025A timeline for Wheeler’s recovery has not yet been determined. "Right now my thoughts are just about him," said Phillies manager Rob Thomson.Lochlahn March
