Zack Wheeler recorded his 1,000th strikeout with the Phillies in the sixth inning in yet another quality start for the ace.

Truth is, the Phillies, despite winning, need to be better. They may have won the National League pennant in 2022, reached the NL Championship Series in 2023 and won their first East Division title since 2011 last year. But none of that will happen again if improvements don’t occur.

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler became a father for the fourth time last week. Wheeler's wife, Dominique, announced the news on social media, eliciting reactions from many, including the partners of Bryce Harper and Aaron Nola.

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There were audible groans from the Rogers Centre crowd when replays showed where J.T. Realmuto had been hit with the foul ball in the ninth inning against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. Realmuto doubled over in pain and had to be helped off the field after Bo Bichette fouled a ball into his groin area.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan spoke about Pablo Lopez's injury, saying that Zack Wheeler and other pitchers dislike Sacramento.