Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler already knows when he's going to retire. According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, there are two and a half seasons left. "Kudos to Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, who is already telling everyone that he plans to retire after the 2027 season to spend time with his family,

In six seasons with the Phillies, Wheeler is 65-34 with a 2.93 ERA, including 6-2 with a 2.85 ERA in 13 starts in 2025.

How aggressively will front office chief Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies be in adding to their bullpen? With reliable relief pitching always at a premium, Bowden surmises in the same article that the Tigers and Cubs will also be in strong pursuit of mercenary arms.

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The Philadelphia Phillies ride Ranger Suárez’s 7-inning shutout and Kyle Schwarber’s 22nd homer to an 8-0 win vs. the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Philadelphia Phillies were linked to New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, allowing Bryce Harper to move back to the outfield.

The Philadelphia Phillies need to make a move for an outfielder at the trade deadline in order to keep up with the New York Mets in the National League East.

Of course, fall is what really matters, but the Mets, winners of six games in a row and 15 of 18, and Yankees, winners of three in a row and 16 of 22, are primed to win their divisions in the same year for the first time since 2006.