Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will not compete in the MLB All-Star Game next week. Here's why he decided to step away.

After the Padres took down the Phillies on Saturday, Jackson Merrill broke down what went right for him in his huge game.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will not participate in Tuesday's All-Star Game in order to rest and get ready for the latter half of the regular season, per the team (h/t Matt Gelb of The Athletic).

Jackson Merrill broke out of a slump with two home runs off All-Star Zack Wheeler, and Manny Machado hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the seventh inning for the San Diego Padres, who won their second straight game against the Philadelphia Phillies,

The Philadelphia Phillies have far less representation at this year's MLB All-Star Game than they did last year. After a franchise-record seven Phillies (six plus a substitute) made the trip to Arlington last July,

The Phillies on Saturday didn’t get the start they’re accustomed to from Zack Wheeler as the club fell to the Padres, 5-4.

Including Wheeler, five National League pitchers have opted out of the game so far. Neither Cristopher Sánchez nor Ranger Suárez have been named replacements. Sánchez was passed over multiple times despite ranking fourth in ERA (2.59) and tying for fifth in quality starts (12).

Wheeler allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings in a no-decision versus the Padres on Saturday.

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to finish the first half of the season on a high note. Their West Coast trip continues with a three-game set against the S

Ace Zack Wheeler and slugger Kyle Schwarber will represent the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2025 All-Star Game.

Zack Wheeler threw a one-hitter for his first complete game since 2021 in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.