Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will not compete in the MLB All-Star Game next week. Here's why he decided to step away.

MLB draft is brimming with talented prep position players, and the Philadelphia Phillies are well-positioned to capitalize on that. The Phillies have t

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will not participate in Tuesday's All-Star Game in order to rest and get ready for the latter half of the regular season, per the team (h/t Matt Gelb of The Athletic).

As one of the best pitchers in the National League, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler might have had a chance to start the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta.

With Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber representing the club for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard in Atlanta, the Phillies are gearing up to officially declare – and celebrate – Philadelphia as the next host for the Midsummer Classic!

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has historically operated with a go-big-or-go-home mentality, so it's not a surprise the team is believed to be looking to make a big splash prior to the July 31 trade deadline.

The Philadelphia Phillies have positioned themselves to be buyers at the MLB trade deadline thanks to one of the best

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The Philadelphia Phillies have historically leaned into a trend that will define the 2025 MLB draft. The draft class features a plethora of talented prep position players and a notable lack of college ones.