Wheeler’s Struggles Could Define Phillies’ Run | MLB News

The Phillies are on a hot streak, closing in on the Braves in the NL East and building a strong Wild Card lead — but their ceiling hinges on Zack Wheeler rediscovering his ace form. After a shaky stretch with an ERA over eight, plagued by homers and walks, Wheeler insists he’s healthy, blaming mechanical tweaks that hurt his off-speed stuff. Pitching coach Caleb Cotham is helping him dial it back to his old self — because if Philly wants to make noise in the playoffs, they need that dominant Wheeler back on the mound.

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