TAIJUAN WALKER NEWS

Earns second win after shaky start Walker (2-1) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 6.1 innings in a 5-2 win over the White Sox. He struck out three.

Impact The Phillies took an early 1-0 lead on a leadoff homer from Trea Turner, but Walker quickly coughed up the advantage by serving up a two-run home run to Andrew Vaughn in the bottom of the second. However, the right-hander was able to settle down and posted four scoreless frames before getting pulled with two on and one out in the seventh. It was Walker's second straight quality start, but he still has a questionable 17:12 K:BB through 21.1 innings.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turner, Marsh hit homers, Phillies beat White Sox 5-2

Trea Turner homered and had three hits, Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox and Phillies meet to decide series winner

The Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As MLB celebrated Jackie Robinson Day, Josh Harrison, Taijuan Walker reflect on declining number of Black players Socioeconomic factors are working against baseball re-establishing itself as a desirable youth sport in the Black community. For one thing,...

APRIL 16, 2023 • MCALL.COM

Quality start in Cincy Walker (1-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over six innings in an 8-3 victory over the Reds. He struck out four.

Impact It was the first quality start of the year for the veteran right-hander, who had failed to get out of the fifth inning in his first two turns through the rotation as a Phillie. Walker has issued multiple free passes in every outing so far though, and his 4.20 ERA might be a bit fortunate considering his 14:10 K:BB through 15 innings. He'll look to build on Friday's success when he next takes the mound, which is likely to come next week on the road against the White Sox.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies beat Reds 8-3 to snap 3-game losing streak

Taijuan Walker pitched six efficient innings, Philadelphia scored five runs in the first three innings and the Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 on Friday night to snap a three...

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies head into matchup against the Reds on losing streak

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to end their three-game skid with a win against the Cincinnati Reds

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gives up two runs Sunday Walker did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks over 4.2 innings during a 6-4 loss to the Reds. He struck out five.

Impact Walker took the loss during his season debut last Monday by giving up four runs in 4.1 innings, but he was slightly more effective during Sunday's series finale against the Reds. He fell just short of qualifying for the win, but the Phillies' bullpen was also unable to preserve the team's lead late in the game. The righty tentatively lines up for a rematch with Cincinnati on the road Friday.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds enter matchup with the Phillies on losing streak

The Cincinnati Reds look to break a three-game skid with a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss in season debut Walker (0-1) took the loss against the Yankees on Monday, pitching 4.1 innings and allowing four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five batters.

Impact Walker fell behind 2-0 in the first inning, largely due to issuing three walks. He did a little better after that, but Gleyber Torres dinged the right-hander for a solo home run in the third frame, and Walker was pulled after facing just two batters in the fifth. The veteran hurler will look to bounce back in his next outing, which is tentatively lined up to take place at home against Cincinnati this weekend.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First Phillies start goes awry for Walker early NEW YORK -- Right-hander Taijuan Walker made his Phillies debut against the Yankees on Monday night at Yankee Stadium, and his first inning...

APRIL 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Phillies try to stop road losing streak, play the Yankees

The Philadelphia Phillies hit the road against the New York Yankees looking to stop a three-game road losing streak

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goal is to reach 180 innings Walker said Tuesday that his goal is to reach 180 innings this season, Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact That would be a career-high workload for the 30-year-old right-hander, who finished at 157.1 innings with the Mets in 2022. The velocity readings have been down on Walker's entire arsenal this spring, but maybe that's by design as he aims to be more efficient. He signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Phillies back in December and has been working with pitching coach Caleb Cotham on a plan to induce softer contact.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday for PHI Walker will start Friday's Grapefruit League contest for the Phillies, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker would have started Tuesday's finale against Team USA had Team Mexico beaten Japan on Monday, but instead the right-hander will return to the Phillies to make a spring start. The right-hander pitched well in his previous outing in the WBC with eight strikeouts and four scoreless innings. He's projected to be the third starter for the Phillies in 2023, and if he can stay healthy, he has a chance to be a solid -- if unspectacular -- fantasy option.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses against Mexico Walker threw four scoreless innings with eight strikeouts Tuesday for Team Mexico in a start against Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic.

Impact Walker allowed just one hit with one walk, and showed off his athleticism by making a couple of impressive plays off the mound. The right-hander threw 40-of-63 pitches for strikes in one of the more impressive pitching performances of the tournament. Walker signed on with the Phillies in the offseason, and if Philadelphia gets this version of the 30-year-old, the club along with fantasy managers should be very happy.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To make Phillies debut Friday Walker is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut Friday against the Tigers, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Walker signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Phillies back in December and is now set for his first sort of close-up with the reigning National League champions. The 30-year-old right-hander worked to a solid 3.49 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 132:45 K:BB across 157.1 regular-season innings (29 starts) with the Mets last season.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker's Addition to Phillies Makes Starting Staff Stronger Taijuan Walker’s addition to the Philadelphia Phillies makes starting staff much stronger.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Phillies mailbag: Aaron Nola extension primer, roster talk, and why Taijuan Walker? Answering your questions about the second luxury-tax threshold, the Fuld-Dombrowski dynamic, Mick Abel's progress, MLB's new rules and more.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Marcus Hayes: With Taijuan Walker, Phillies are ready for possible exits of Rhys Hoskins and Aaron Nola PHILADELPHIA — Dave Dombrowski’s first responsibility is to win the next World Series. His second is to win the ones that follow. His third...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Marcus Hayes: With Taijuan Walker, Phillies are ready for possible exits of Rhys Hoskins and Aaron Nola PHILADELPHIA — Dave Dombrowski’s first responsibility is to win the next World Series. His second is to win the ones that follow. His third...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mets get 2 pitchers from Marlins in trade for minor leaguer

With holes to fill on their pitching staff, the New York Mets have acquired right-handers Elieser Hernandez and Jeff Brigham in a trade with the Miami Marlins

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB free-agent pitcher rankings: Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander lead top 20

The 2022 free-agent class has quite a few top pitchers, including Jacob deGrom and Justin Verlander. We rank the top 20 and project some pot...

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

After keeping Díaz, Mets take small step with Vogelbach

The New York Mets have exercised a $1.5 million option on designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach, preventing him from being eligible for salary arbitration

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS