-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Phillies' Zack Wheeler: Not available in relief for Game 4
Zack Wheeler is not available in relief Wednesday for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Mets, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.The Philadelphia Phillies are facing elimination and Wheeler would be on three days' rest. He would pitch Wednesday only in an emergency situation after throwing 111 pitches in Game 1. Wheeler would take the ball Friday if the Phillies are able to force a Game 5.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Phillies' Zack Wheeler: Strikes out 11 in no-decision
Zack Wheeler did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Nationals, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks with 11 strikeouts over 6.1 innings.Wheeler was his usual dominant self other than surrendering a two-run homer in the sixth inning, but the Philadelphia Phillies' offense didn't score a run until the eighth. The NL Cy Young candidate finished the regular season strong, yielding only 15 earned runs over 11 consecutive quality starts. He'll finish the regular season with a 2.57 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 224:52 K:BB while reaching 200 innings for the second time in his career.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Phillies' Zack Wheeler: No backing from offense in loss
Zack Wheeler (16-7) took the loss Sunday against the Mets, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out eight over seven innings.Wheeler gave up an early run in the second inning and kept the Philadelphia Phillies in it until Brandon Nimmo led off the sixth with a solo home run to put the Mets ahead 2-1, which wound up being the final score. Sunday was only Wheeler's second loss since the beginning of August, and he's now reeled off 10 straight quality starts. Wheeler sits third in baseball in wins, ERA (2.56) and WHIP (0.96), and he's fourth in innings pitched (193.2) and fifth in strikeouts (213). He lines up for a matchup with the Nationals in his final start of the regular season.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Phillies' Zack Wheeler: Dials up fourth straight win
Zack Wheeler (16-6) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits over seven innings in a 5-1 victory over the Brewers. He struck out six without walking a batter.The right-hander bolstered his Cy Young case with his fourth straight win and ninth straight quality start, helping the Philadelphia Phillies close in on an NL East title. Wheeler has a dazzling 1.71 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 66:9 K:BB through 58 innings since the beginning of August, and he leads the NL in WHIP on the season (0.95) while sitting second to Atlanta's Chris Sale in ERA (2.56, versus Sale's 2.35). Wheeler will look to keep dealing in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road this weekend against the Mets.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Phillies' Zack Wheeler: Fans nine in 15th win
Zack Wheeler (15-6) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up two runs on four hits and three walks over six innings in a 3-2 victory over the Rays. He struck out nine.The veteran right-hander delivered his eighth straight quality start on 103 pitches (69 strikes), a stretch in which he's gone 5-1 with a 1.76 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 60:9 K:BB through 51 innings. With the Philadelphia Phillies closing in on clinching the NL East title, they could be tempted to give their ace some extra rest ahead of the playoffs, but his current form doesn't suggest he needs it. Wheeler lines up to make his next start on the road early next week in Milwaukee.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Phillies' Zack Wheeler: Picks up easy win
Zack Wheeler (14-6) allowed a run on two hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Marlins.The Philadelphia Phillies gave Wheeler a 3-0 lead before he took the mound and went up 14-1 by the time he left the game. He fired 56 of 84 pitches for strikes, including 15 whiffs, and gave up his lone run in the fourth inning on an Otto Lopez double. Wheeler is 4-1 with a stellar 1.60 ERA and 51:6 K:BB through seven starts since the beginning of August. His season ERA is down to 2.59 alongside a 190:46 K:BB over 173.2 frames. Wheeler is lined up for a home matchup against the Rays next week.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Phillies' Zack Wheeler: Earns 100th career win
Zack Wheeler (13-6) allowed four hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over seven shutout innings to earn the win over Atlanta on Saturday.Wheeler twirled a gem for his 100th career win, and he rattled off his sixth straight quality start in the process. He finally had a month where he avoided a poor start -- over six outings in August, Wheeler posted a 1.62 ERA and 44:5 K:BB over 39 innings. Through 27 starts this year, Wheeler has a 2.63 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 183:45 K:BB over 167.2 innings, numbers that should have him firmly in the NL Cy Young discussion. He's projected for a favorable start at Miami his next time out.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Phillies' Zack Wheeler: Delivers quality start No. 20
Zack Wheeler came away with a no-decision in Monday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Astros, giving up two runs on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six.The veteran righty fired 64 of 97 pitches for strikes in his NL-leading 20th quality start of the season, tying him with Seattle's Logan Gilbert for the major-league lead. Wheeler has produced a quality start in all five of his trips to the mound in August, posting a 1.97 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 37:5 K:BB through 32 innings on the month. He'll look to keep bolstering his Cy Young credentials in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home this weekend against Atlanta.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Phillies' Zack Wheeler: Falls to Atlanta
Zack Wheeler (12-6) took the loss Tuesday against Atlanta, allowing two runs on six hits over six innings. He struck out eight.Wheeler pitched well Tuesday, allowing just one run through five innings before Marcell Ozuna put Atlanta ahead with a solo home run in the sixth, which proved to be enough to stick Wheeler with the loss. The 34-year-old right-hander hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his last four starts (26 innings). Wheeler's ERA now sits at 2.73 this season with a 0.98 WHIP and 170:43 K:BB across 154.2 innings.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Phillies' Zack Wheeler: Fans six in 12th win
Zack Wheeler (12-5) picked up the win over the Nationals on Thursday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits over six innings while striking out six.Wheeler surrendered just one hit over the first four innings before coughing a solo homer to Keibert Ruiz with one out in the fifth. He would then struggle a bit in the sixth inning as well, allowing the first two batters to reach -- the second on a hit-by-pitch -- before an unearned run would come home for Washington. The right-hander was able to hang on for his 12th win of the campaign while also logging his third consecutive quality start. Wheeler has allowed two or fewer runs in all three of his outings to open the month of August, going 2-0 over that stretch while posting a 23:3 K:BB.
Zack Wheeler
#45 SP / Philadelphia Phillies / EXP: 10YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 195 lb Age: 34 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
- Rost
- 83%
- Start
- 75%
- SP Rank
- 3