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Phillies' Wheeler Sharply Critical of MLB Decision to Exclude Him From All-Star Game

Wheeler said MLB punished him for his pitching schedule after he struck out 14 Reds batters and questioned the league’s All-Star selection process.

  • On Tuesday, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler criticized Major League Baseball for his All-Star snub, describing his 14-strikeout performance against the Cincinnati Reds as a "reminder for whoever needs to be reminded" that the league erred.
  • Major League Baseball allegedly excluded Wheeler because his pitching schedule conflicts with the game; fans cite Jacob Misiorowski's selection last year as precedent for including pitchers with similar workloads.
  • Wheeler argued that "it's kind of a BS rule that just because I pitch on a certain day I get punished," despite dominating 80.0 innings this season.
  • Phillies teammate Kyle Schwarber stated, "When someone deserves it, you want them to get that acknowledgment," emphasizing that players have limited time to earn such recognition.
  • The MLB All-Star Game takes place next week at Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia, making the absence of the team's ace particularly significant for the home crowd.
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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