NL Wild Card Series: Rob Thomson Announces Phillies Game 1 and Game 2 Starting Pitchers

  The major question on Wednesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park was simple: who will start for the Philadelphia Phillies in the upcoming National League Wild Card Series? A day after clinching the teams’ second consecutive trip to the MLB Postseason, Phils’ manager Rob Thomson answered that very question.  His answer should come as no […]

Mike Lipinski  •  27 Sep 2023
Phillies vs. Blue Jays: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More!

After a disappointing series loss to the Minnesota Twins, the Philadelphia Phillies (65-54) travel to the great country of Canada on Tuesday to begin a quick two-game series against the American League’s Toronto Blue Jays (66-54).  Both games are set for 7:07 PM/EDT from SkyDome Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario.  The Phillies enter the series […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Aug 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (20-21) at San Francisco Giants (18-23): Game 42 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies look to stop a two-game losing streak on Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants.   The Phillies call on Zack Wheeler to play stopper in this case.  Wheeler is 3-2 with a 3.80 ERA this season.  He is looking to build off of a 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R appearance last […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 May 2023
World Series Game 2: Houston Wins 5-2 to Even the Series

The Houston Astros scored 3-runs in the first inning off Phillies starter Zack Wheeler and rode 6.1 1-run innings from Framber Valdez en route to a a 5-2 victory in World Series Game 2. The Astros win tied the series at one-game apiece. The Astros jumped on Wheeler with three doubles in the first four […]

Mike Lipinski  •  30 Oct 2022
Phillies, Wheeler Shutdown the Padres to take NLCS Game 1

The Philadelphia Phillies —led by Zack Wheeler, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber—defeated the San Diego Padres 2-0 on Tuesday night to take a 1-0 Series lead. Wheeler was dominant again. The Phils’ ace threw 7-innings of one hit, no run baseball. Outside of a 24-pitch first where he issued a walk, Wheeler cruised striking out eight to earn the win. Baseball content […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Oct 2022
SNUBBED! Zack Wheeler Left off of NL All-Star Roster

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler’s name was noticeably absent from ESPN’s All-Star Selection show.  The Cy Young runner up and 2021 All-Star was snubbed from the initial selection process for the National League All-Star squad. "Hard to believe, Harry."  The Phillies’ ace is […]

Mike Lipinski  •  10 Jul 2022
Zack Wheeler Reinstated, Scott Kingery Designated for Assignment

Scott Kingery’s return to the Big Leagues is over.  The Phillies have reinstated starting pitcher Zack Wheeler from the paternity list and designated Kingrey for assignment. 

Mike Lipinski  •  10 Jun 2022
Kingery, Vierling Return to the Phillies, While Camargo Hits IL

The Phillies added Scott Kingery and Matt Vierling as Johan Camargo hits the injured list and Zack Wheeler the paternity list.

Sports Talk Philly  •  07 Jun 2022
Mets Pitching Shuts Down the Phillies Bats

Brandon Nimmo’s 5th inning solo home run off of Zack Wheeler proved to be the game winner for the Mets on Tuesday night as they beat the Phillies 2-0 in South Philadelphia. 

Mike Lipinski  •  12 Apr 2022