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Phillies' Zack Wheeler Says Being Left Off All-Star Game Roster Is 'Kind Of BS'
Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler says his career-high-tying 14 strikeouts in a win over the Reds should be a reminder that MLB erred in excluding him from next week’s All-Star game.
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Phillies Nation
· Jul 10, 2026
Who are the biggest All-Star snubs in Phillies history?
Zack Wheeler was not named an All-Star this year. What are some other all-time Phillies All-Star snubs?
KMJNow – Fresno
· Jul 13, 2026
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler turns down All-Star invite after initial snub
Zack Wheeler doesn't need your pity.The Philadelphia Phillies ace said he's declined an invite to the MLB All-Star Game after feeling disrespected o...
FOX Sports Digital
· Jun 22, 2026
MLB 2026 Buzz: White Sox Activate C Kyle Teel From Injured List
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia: Ohtani, Judge and Guerrero Watch From Sidelines
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game arrives in Philadelphia without Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Cristopher Sánchez gets the NL start after Zack Wheeler declined, with Dylan Cease opposing for the AL at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night.
The Japan Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Phillies’ Zack Wheeler rejects All-Star invite after being passed over initially
Wheeler said he didn't want to be the fifth option.
CBS Sports
· Jun 24, 2026
MLB trends: Jac Caglianone's sophomore glow-up, the Blue Jays' overworked bullpen and a standings quirk
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Fox News
· Jul 8, 2026
Phillies star says 'BS rule' is keeping him from being named All-Star in front of home crowd
Zack Wheeler calls the pitching schedule rule that kept him off the All-Star Game roster, despite his elite 2.28 ERA and 0.908 WHIP, a BS rule
Boston.com
· Jul 1, 2026
Red Sox’ 5-game winning streak snapped in 8-1 loss to Nationals
Red Sox starting pitcher Connelly Early left the game after the fourth inning with left elbow discomfort. The post Red Sox’ 5-game winning streak snapped in 8-1 loss to Nationals appeared first on Boston.com.
brazilnews.net
· Jul 6, 2026
Royals collect season-high 22 hits, pound Phillies
(Photo credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images)Luke Maile, Salvador Perez, Lane Thomas and Tyler Tolbert homered to lead the host Kansas City Royals to a 15-1 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.Tolbert was 5-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBIs after going 2-for-2 in his last game on Saturday for the Royals, who scored in all eight of the innings they batted on Monday in taking two of three in the
Yardbarker
· Jul 8, 2026
Zack Wheeler gives blunt response to not being named All-Star
Zack Wheeler isn't hiding his frustration about not being named an All-Star despite a stellar season so far.
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· Jul 8, 2026
Cole Hamels joins MLB Network’s draft coverage
The 2026 Major League Baseball Draft will be held in Philadelphia ahead of the league’s All-Star Game, and MLB Network is adding a Phillies legend to its coverage of the event. Cole Hamels, a former Phillies ace who was the 2008 World Series MVP for Philadelphia, is joining MLB Network’s coverage of the 2026 draft
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· Jul 8, 2026
The Mets Are Terrible, But This Play From the KC Royals Is Making the Rounds
The Mets Are Terrible, But This Play From the KC Royals Is Making the Rounds
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* – indicates new to team + – indicates injury 1. Atlanta Braves I can’t imagine that they will be missing the Postseason again with the amount of injuries they had last season. The rotation is getting hit to start, but the lineup is healthy and is stacked. 2. Philadelphia Phillies They made a few tweaks to
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Related coverage for " Phillies' Zack Wheeler Says Being Left Off All-Star Game Roster Is 'Kind Of BS' ": Phillies Nation — Who are the biggest All-Star snubs in Phillies history?. KMJNow – Fresno — Phillies’ Zack Wheeler turns down All-Star invite after initial snub. FOX Sports Digital — MLB 2026 Buzz: White Sox Activate C Kyle Teel From Injured List . The Eastern Herald — MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia: Ohtani, Judge and Guerrero Watch From Sidelines. The Japan Times — Phillies’ Zack Wheeler rejects All-Star invite after being passed over initially . CBS Sports — MLB trends: Jac Caglianone's sophomore glow-up, the Blue Jays' overworked bullpen and a standings quirk . Fox News — Phillies star says 'BS rule' is keeping him from being named All-Star in front of home crowd. Boston.com — Red Sox’ 5-game winning streak snapped in 8-1 loss to Nationals. brazilnews.net — Royals collect season-high 22 hits, pound Phillies . Yardbarker — Zack Wheeler gives blunt response to not being named All-Star. Awful Announcing — Cole Hamels joins MLB Network’s draft coverage. Townhall — The Mets Are Terrible, But This Play From the KC Royals Is Making the Rounds. Wes The Sports Guy — National League East