Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler criticizes Major League Baseball after he is excluded from the National League roster for next week’s All-Star Game. Following a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night, Wheeler records 14 strikeouts, matching his career high, and describes the omission as something that should be noticed by MLB. In postgame comments carried by NBC Sports Philadelphia, he says the decision “pisses me off” and calls it “BS,” adding that his performance serves as “a reminder for whoever needs to be reminded.” Later in the day, MLB announces replacement selections for the National League pitching staff, naming three other pitchers: Riley O’Brien of the St. Louis Cardinals, Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo, and Pittsburgh right-hander Braxton Ashcraft. Wheeler’s comments come after MLB’s roster update and focus on the league’s decision not to include him among the selected All-Star pitchers. The Phillies’ season context includes Wheeler entering Tuesday with an improved record and contributing to the win with his strikeout total.