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On the flip side, Kyle Schwarber became the second Phillie to record 30 homers before the All-Star break, joining Mike Schmidt in the exclusive club.

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.

Philadelphia has been hesitant to move some of their top prospects in the past, more specifically the trio of Andrew Painter, Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford. However, it seems like Dombrowski is changing his mind on that front, with Painter -- who is expected to debut later this summer -- now being the only untouchable minor leaguer.

With Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber representing the club for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard in Atlanta, the Phillies are gearing up to officially declare – and celebrate – Philadelphia as the next host for the Midsummer Classic!

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).

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh (16) runs to the dugout during a game against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning at Truist Park.

The Phillies will have the 26th overall selection in Sunday’s MLB Draft, which isn’t a great place to be, although it means the organization is winning and playing in the postseason. It beats the alternative.