Pretty remarkable what the trio of Zack Wheeler, Ranger Suarez & Cristopher Sanchez did in June.

We were all set to tackle this topic in tonight’s Phillies Pregame show before the rain out. A very interesting discussion. Tough to measure up to Ruben Amaro, Jr.’s 2011 rotation but this year’s group has made it a legitimate debate.

Fill tonight’s rainout void with the latest #PhilliesTalk podcast with myself & Spencer McKercher. Zack Wheeler’s greatness. Where does he rank among the best pitchers in franchise history? Plus we evaluate Bryce Harper’s 13-year contract at the halfway point. m.youtube.com/watch?v=PCvKn3…

First time watching Andrew Painter in person tonight. Topped out at 99 MPH… Plenty of swing and miss but lots of hard contact too. 5 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 7 K, 1 BB, 95 pitches. 4.57 ERA this season.

Reaction to the Phillies’ decision to send Mick Abel back to AAA coming up on Phillies Pregame Live at 12:30 on NBC Sports Philadelphia with Amy Fadool Kane, Ben Davis and Bob Cooney from CBP. Phillies beginning a 3-game series with the Reds this afternoon.

Good pitching matchup this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Ranger Suarez aiming for a 6th straight start of 7+ IP and 2 ER or less. Phillies Pregame Live at 3:30 on NBC Sports Philadelphia with Amy Fadool Kane and Ben Davis. Phillies trying to even up this 3-game series vs. Reds.

We’re adding today’s starting pitcher to our Phillies Quarter Century Team on Phillies Pregame Live at 1:00 on NBC Sports Philadelphia with Michael Barkann and Ben Davis. Phillies looking to take 2 of 3 from the Reds before heading out west before the break.

Zack Wheeler faces 1 batter over the minimum in 8 innings of work today against the Reds. Tremendous. 8.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 10 K, 0 BB.... just not enough run support from an offense that is currently 3-for-28 with RISP in this series.

The latest Phillies Talk podcast with myself and Spencer McKercher. Wheeler’s 1-hit masterpiece. All-Star selections and snubs. Harper’s struggles. Abel down, Painter up soon? Tough road trip this week. And a tribute to John DiSangro. m.youtube.com/watch?v=AkmHSc…

Phillies begin a 6-game road trip tonight in San Francisco. Phillies Pregame Live coming up at 9:00 on NBC Sports Philadelphia with Ashlyn Sullivan and ricky bottalico. All-Star snub Cristopher Sanchez takes the mound in tonight’s series opener.

Andrew Painter's 96th and final pitch tonight was hit for a 3-run HR. Turned what would have been a solid outing into a rough looking line: 5.1 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 3 HR, 3 K, 1 BB. He now has a 4.97 ERA in 11 starts in AAA this season.

Righthanded heavy lineup for the Phillies tonight against Giants lefty Robbie Ray. Phillies have dropped 24 of their last 30 games in San Francisco. Trying to even up this 3-game series tonight. Phillies Pregame Live with Ashlyn Sullivan and ricky bottalico coming up at 9:00.

Last night’s walkoff loss dropped the Phillies into a first place tie in the NL East. Jesus Luzardo on the mound today as the Phillies try to avoid being swept in San Francisco. Phillies Pregame Live coming up at 3:00 on NBC Sports Philadelphia with Michael Barkann and ricky bottalico.

Chase Utley joins Spencer McKercher and myself for the latest Phillies Talk podcast. Talking all things current Phillies, what’s next for Chase and the state of his golf game. Plus Spencer and I react to Harper’s breakout performance in San Francisco.

Quality family time on the links this morning.

It’s absurd that Cristopher Sanchez still isn’t an All-Star. He’s a Top 5 starting pitcher in the National League. I understand he’s pitching Sunday and wouldn’t be eligible to pitch in the game. But that shouldn’t prevent him from receiving a honor he has more than earned.

It’s the second leg of the Phillies’ 6-game west coast road trip. 3-game series in San Diego starts tonight. Phillies Pregame Live coming up at 9:00 on NBC Sports Philadelphia with Amy Fadool Kane and Ben Davis. Ranger on the mound. Reaction to Wheeler skipping the All-Star Game.

Kyle Schwarber hits his 30th HR in Game 94 of the season. He's one HR shy of Mike Schmidt's single-season franchise record for most HR before the All-Star Break (Schmidt hit 31 HR before the break in 1979).

The final game before the All-Star break. Phillies trying to avoid being swept out of San Diego. Phillies Pregame Live at 3:30 on NBC Sports Philadelphia with Michael Barkann, Ben Davis and Bob Cooney from Petco Park. We’ll react to Phillies’ unhappiness with All-Star selection process.

Pudge. Ripken. Buhner. Easy work for ricky bottalico.