Scott Lauber

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Zack Wheeler lacked his typical control of secondary pitches, so he had to lean on his fastball. He gave up an unusually high number of foul balls and fell into deep counts.

May 1—ANAHEIM, Calif. — Zack Wheeler loathes extra rest. It tends to mess with his rhythm.

May 2—J.T. Realmuto sat down Wednesday morning at Angel Stadium, powered up his iPad, and jotted notes on a scouting report. He does this before every game.

With Bohm and Suárez off to blazing starts, and the Phillies’ recent wave of contract extensions, let’s examine each player’s outlook for a multiyear deal.

May 3—Alec Bohm stood alone in the Angel Stadium outfield two hours before a game this week. He jogged a few paces, stretched, then kept jogging.

Six weeks into the season, ESPN brought its national baseball showcase to Philadelphia, and well, what did you expect? Sunday Night Bryceball, naturally.

Zack Wheeler made his point. Wheeler doesn't like extra rest when it's neither necessary nor avoidable. He finds it more inconvenient than restorative.

PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler made his point.

Zack Wheeler made his point. Wheeler doesn't like extra rest between starts when it's avoidable. He finds it more inconvenient than restorative.