PHLY Phillies Podcast: Zack Wheeler & The Phillies Rotation Has Stabilized

The Philadelphia Phillies are back! 🔴⚾ After enduring a brutal 10-game losing streak that cost manager Rob Thomson his job, the Phillies have turned things around in a big way — and ace right-hander Zack Wheeler is leading the charge. Wheeler made his highly anticipated return from thoracic outlet decompression surgery on April 26th, delivering a gutsy five-inning, six-strikeout performance against the Atlanta Braves to help snap the skid. In his second start, he dominated the Miami Marlins with eight strikeouts over six innings, earning his first win of 2026. The Phillies have now won four straight and are playing like one of the hottest teams in baseball under interim manager Don Mattingly.

In this video, we break down:

✅ Zack Wheeler’s comeback from blood clot surgery and what his return means for the rotation

✅ How the Phillies flipped from MLB’s worst starting pitching ERA to a surging winning streak

✅ Don Mattingly’s impact since taking over as interim manager

✅ What’s next for Philadelphia as they look to climb back into contention The Phillies went from dead in the water to must-watch baseball — and it all started with Wheeler stepping back on the mound. Ring the Bell, Philly! 🔔