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Chris Sale is almost certainly going to win the 2024 NL Cy Young. There’s a good chance he wins it unanimously. He’s got traditional stats, advanced metrics, and a terrific narrative working in his favor.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / October 9

Mets Need to Treat Tonight Like it’s Game 5

In 1986, the New York Mets were up three games to two on the Houston Astros in the NLCS. The Mets couldn’t be eliminated in Game 6, but it almost felt like they could.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

Phillies Ace Should Pitch In NLDS Game 4

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler should pitch in Game 4 of the NLDS against the New York Mets. Initially there was some discussion that Wheeler could start this game.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 6

Phillies’ Nick Castellanos hits Philly with reality check after Zack Wheeler gem

The Philadelphia Phillies entered Game 1 of the NLDS with high hopes at Citizens Bank Park, and everything looked great after Kyle Schwarber sent a solo dinger into the right field stands in the bottom of the first inning.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 6

Bryce Harper Shares Frustration For Phillies 'Wasting' Zack Wheeler's Game 1 Gem

The Philadelphia Phillies enter Game 2 of the NLDS trailing 1-0. That didn't seem remotely possible when Kyle Schwarber blasted a ball 425 feet to right center field as the first batter of the contest for the Phillies right after their ace Zack Wheeler struck out two of three batters in the first frame.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / October 6

Mets’ Offense Delivering in the Biggest Moments

The New York Mets were six outs away from dropping Game 1 of their NLDS matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday. Zack Wheeler had everything working, allowing just one hit and striking out nine over seven fantastic innings.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 6

New York Mets' Game 1 NLDS Win Comes with Historic Feat

The New York Mets picked up another dramatic late-inning win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS. After being held to just one hit and no runs off Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler on Saturday, trailing 1-0 heading into the eighth inning, the Mets offense came to life.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / October 5

Phillies battle the sun, themselves and lose Game 1 in tragic fashion

The Phillies couldn’t afford to lose Zack Wheeler’s best career postseason start. But they did anyway. Everything lined up perfectly. They secured the division title with five games to go in the regular season, earned a bye to the Division Series two days later and entered the postseason with just about every player on the roster healthy.

MLB News / The Good Phight / October 5

See you tomorrow: Mets 6, Phillies 2

It was a bad game, but it was only one game Remember the good times? I’m talking about the first inning of the opening game of the NLDS series between the Phillies and Mets.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 5

Philadelphia Phillies Fall in Game One of NLDS Despite Gem from Zack Wheeler

The Philadelphia Phillies fell 6-2 to the New York Mets in Game One of the National League Division Series (NLDS) on Saturday. Philadelphia couldn’t hold on to their early lead after a pitching masterclass by staff ace Zack Wheeler. The game got off to a quick start for the Phillies as Kyle Schwarber did what he does.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 5

Mets’ wild comeback vs. Phillies completes feat not seen before in franchise history

In a display of postseason resilience, the New York Mets have again demonstrated why October baseball is the stage for miracles and memories. Overcoming a sluggish start against the Phillies’ Zack Wheeler, the Mets orchestrated a stunning comeback, securing a 6-2 victory in Game 1 of their series.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 5

New York Mets Stage Another Late-Inning Comeback to Stun Phillies

The New York Mets were dominated by Zack Wheeler for seven innings in Game 1 of their NLDS showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies. But when Phillies manager Rob Thompson went to his bullpen to start the eighth inning, the tide turned in the Mets' favor.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5

Phillies-Mets Game 1 of NLDS sees more late-inning Mets heroics

Takeaways from Phillies-Mets Game 1 of NLDS: Phillies waste stellar start, more late-inning Mets heroics

The New York Mets have good vibes. The Philadelphia Phillies, not so much. Takeaways from Game 1 of their NLDS showdown.

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Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber continues postseason dominance

Watch: Kyle Schwarber smashes HR to give Phillies early lead vs. Mets in NLDS Game 1

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / October 5

Philadelphia Phillies Game 1 Starter is Part of Some Amazing Playoff History

The Philadelphia Phillies are a real threat to win the World Series this season, and starting pitching is a major reason why. The group of Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Christopher Sanchez and Ranger Suarez was excellent this season and gives the Phillies a chance in any best-of-five or best-of-seven series.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 5

There are lots of key players in the NLDS

These four are big though Ah, the Mets and the Phillies. Division rivals with a lusty loathing for each other that will now, for the first time, manifest big feelings in the playoffs.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / October 3

Philadelphia Phillies Name Starter for Game One of National League Division Series

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to hurry up and wait to find out who their opponent will be for their National League Division Series that begins on Saturday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30

10 most important people in 2024 MLB postseason

The MLB postseason begins on Tuesday, and this year's field may be the most wide-open in recent memory. From players to managers, here are the 10 most important people to keep an eye on in the MLB postseason.

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Braves update Chris Sale’s status for postseason after being scratched

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 30

Does Philadelphia Phillies Ace Deserve NL Cy Young Award Over Braves Star?

The NL Cy Young Award won't be announced until November, but the Philadelphia Phillies have already started campaigning for Zack Wheeler. On Sunday, the team's communications department posted Wheeler's resume to its @PhilliesNotes social media account, making a compelling argument for why the 34-year-old deserves his first Cy Young trophy.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / September 29

How The Philadelphia Phillies Postseason Rotation Should Be Ordered

The Philadelphia Phillies postseason rotation order should be set up in a specific way. With the Phillies having a bye to the NLDS, they did not have to adjust their rotation for the final weekend of the regular season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / September 29

Zack Wheeler Strikes Out 11 to Move Up Philadelphia Phillies' All-Time Leaderboards

The Philadelphia Phillies may not have been playing for much this weekend, but that didn't stop Zack Wheeler from dealing another gem. Wheeler tossed 6.1 innings against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, allowing just three hits, two walks and two earned runs before he got the hook.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Phillies Ace Has an Underrated Cy Young Case

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler has an underrated case for the NL Cy Young Award. Since joining the Phillies before the 2020 season, Wheeler has been one of the most dominant starting pitchers in baseball.

MLB News / Just Baseball / September 6

Sale or Wheeler: Which Longtime Ace Will Win His First Cy Young in 2024?

When Just Baseball looked at the NL Cy Young odds at the end of May and June, Zack Wheeler was the favorite to take home the league’s top pitching prize.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / September 6

Streaking Phillies send ace Zack Wheeler to face Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler will get another shot to strengthen his case for the National League Cy Young Award when he opposes the host Miami Marlins on Friday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / August 31

Zack Wheeler leads the way as Phillies blank Braves

Zack Wheeler threw seven shutout innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves in the third game of the four-game set on Saturday evening.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / July 29

Phillies turn to Zack Wheeler in opener vs. Yankees

The Philadelphia Phillies still sit comfortably atop the National League East, but they're beginning to get uneasy with their recent results. The Phillies have lost four consecutive series heading into their three-game matchup against the visiting New York Yankees beginning Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 3

Look of the Day for Monday 6/3: Fade Zack Wheeler and Phils

What an amazing week for our Look of the Day series! We finished it off on Friday with another winner in MLB to finish 5-0 for +7.58 units on the week! Let's keep the hot streak rolling with our favorite bet for Monday's MLB slate.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / May 6

Phillies stay hot with dominant Zack Wheeler performance

Phillies remain MLB's hottest team with dominant Zack Wheeler performance

The Phillies made quick work of the Giants in a 6-1 victory on Monday, sweeping the four-game series. Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was sharp, going seven innings and striking out 11 San Francisco batters.

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