Matt Gelb is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Philadelphia Phillies. With a deep focus on professional sports, sports business, and competitive sports, he has been reporting on the Phillies since 2010, including a brief stint on the city desk at The Philadelphia Inquirer. He has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times, FantasyPros, and The Wharton School.
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By: Matt Gelb
PHILADELPHIA -- Zack Wheeler was almost off the mound by the time Don Mattingly reached out his hand to take the baseball. The Phillies' ace, the highest-paid pitcher in the sport, did not wait Wednesday night. He handed it off, like a quarterback to his running back, and marched to the dugout in the fifth inning. The fans treated Wheeler to a loud ovation, despite the pitcher's streak of 53 consecutive starts with at least five innings pitched ending.
By: Matt Gelb
The Phillies might have more pressing needs, but if the last two Octobers are instructive, they will think hard about bullpen additions.
By: Matt Gelb
The first All-Star Game in Philadelphia in 30 years will have a strong Phillies presence, but Zack Wheeler was not among the selections.
By: Matt Gelb
B.B. Abbott, Wheeler's agent, believes MLB showed "a real lack of acknowledgement" of the pitcher's remarkable recovery after TOS surgery.
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By: Matt Gelb
Schwarber will compete alongside Harper at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night.
By: Matt Gelb
The Phillies said they "felt comfortable" drafting Spangler, an 18-year-old shortstop who missed his senior season due to a back injury.
By: Matt Gelb
Sánchez was snubbed from the Midsummer Classic last season and has the best home ERA of any qualified starting pitcher since 2024.
By: Matt Gelb
Wood showed the heater and received the star treatment, including use of Bryce Harper's locker, during the Futures Game at Citizens Park.
By: Matt Gelb
There is a not-so-secret reason many of the visiting players enjoy a trip to South Philly. The All-Stars are eating cheesesteaks this week.
