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Schwarber, Harper homer to lead Phillies over Diamondbacks 4-3 to stop 3-game skid

Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning and Bryce Harper went deep two pitches later, boosting the Philadelphia Phillies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Phillies have a massive Taijuan Walker first-inning problem | Sporting News This cannot continue for the Phillies and Walker.

APRIL 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Diamondbacks bring win streak into game against the Phillies

The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Phillies linked to 6.29 ERA lefty starter as potential Taijuan Walker replacement | Sporting News This would be an interesting free agent option for the Phillies this season.

APRIL 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Saddled with second loss Sunday Walker (0-2) took the loss Sunday against the Rockies, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts across five innings.

Impact After surrendering seven runs (six earned) over 4.2 innings in his season debut last Monday against the Nationals, things didn't go much better for Walker on Sunday, as he allowed a pair of home runs in the first inning before Mickey Moniak tagged him for a third homer allowed in the fifth frame. Through two starts, Walker has an ugly 9.31 ERA and 6:5 K:BB across 9.2 innings. Once Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is ready to return, Walker may be the odd man out of the rotation.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mickey Moniak homers twice as Rockies top Phillies 4-1

Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Phillies, Taijuan Walker shoot for road sweep of Rockies Deadspin | Phillies, Taijuan Walker shoot for road sweep of Rockies

APRIL 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Phillies take 4-game win streak into game against the Rockies

The Philadelphia Phillies look to keep a four-game win streak intact when they play the Colorado Rockies

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Rough start to season Walker (0-1) suffered the loss in Monday's defeat against the Nationals, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits and three hits while striking out two in 4.2 innings of work.

Impact Things went wrong almost immediately for Walker in his first start of 2026. He was tagged for four runs in the first inning, two in the second and one in the third, and the Phillies were down 7-0 before nine outs were recorded. The 33-year-old didn't allow seven runs in one start at all last season, so it certainly wasn't the debut that he was hoping for. His next shot at a rebound will likely come at altitude against the Rockies.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 31 • FOX SPORTS

Taijuan Walker's nightmare start against Nationals fuels $72 million regret for Phillies | Sporting News Things have gone from bad to worse for the veteran during his Phillies tenure.

MARCH 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies begin 3-game series against the Nationals

The Philadelphia Phillies start a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Monday

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter makes Phillies' opening day roster as No. 5 starter

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson has announced that rookie right-hander Andrew Painter has made the team’s opening day roster as the No. 5 starter

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

World Baseball Classic: Why is Taijuan Walker playing for Mexico? Taijuan Walker is a Phillies starting pitcher who was born in Louisiana. Although he is American by birth, he is once again representing Mex...

MARCH 9 • BOLAVIP.COM

Set for starting role to begin year Walker allowed one run on three hits in two innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. He struck out one.

Impact The 33-year-old right-hander is preparing to begin the season as Philadelphia's No. 5 starter, as Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is expected to start the year on the injured list. Whether or not Walker holds onto a spot in the rotation once Wheeler is ready to pitch remains a question mark -- top prospect Andrew Painter poses a significant threat to Walker's role in 2026. That said, Walker should be able to offer a bit of streaming appeal in deep fantasy leagues in favorable matchups for as long he sticks around in the rotation.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

'Just a Thud:’ Chaos and Heartbreak for the Phillies -- Now Uncertainty Looms

In mere seconds, the Phillies suffered one of the most chaotic losses in postseason history and now brace for big offseason moves.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'Just a Thud:’ Chaos and Heartbreak for the Phillies -- Now Uncertainty Looms

Works two innings in relief Walker threw two scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Thursday's win over the Marlins, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out three to earn a hold.

Impact Walker piggybacked Walker Buehler -- who started the game with five scoreless -- as the Phillies prepare and align their pitching staff for the postseason after clinching a first-round bye Wednesday. A longtime starter in the majors, Walker has taken well to relief work, posting a 3.32 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 19 inning out of the bullpen this season compared to a 4.25 ERA and 1.45 WHIP as a starter.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies beat Miami 1-0, eliminating the Marlins from the wild-card race

Walker Buehler pitched five scoreless innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Miami 1-0 on Thursday night, eliminating the Marlins from the wild-card race

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Walker Buehler, Taijuan Walker state final cases for Phillies playoff roster Both Walker Buehler and Taijuan Walker made convincing cases against the Miami Marlins Thursday night to be in the mix for the Phillies’ pos...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Goes four innings Friday Walker allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out two over four innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Impact Both runs allowed came in the first inning, but Walker was able to steady himself after that. He worked the first part of a piggyback with Walker Buehler, who earned the win with 3.2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen once the Phillies took the lead in the sixth frame. This start saw Walker allow his fewest runs in his last six outings -- he had given up at least three runs in each of his previous five appearances. For the season, he has a 4.18 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 81:38 K:BB through 120.2 innings over 32 appearances (21 starts). It's unclear at this time which order Walker and Buehler will appear in for their final turns through the rotation, but the Phillies' last two series are at home in favorable matchups versus the Marlins and Twins.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bohm has 3 RBIs in return, Buehler good in relief as Phillies win 8-2, hurting D-backs playoff hopes

Alec Bohm had three RBIs in his return from the injured list, Walker Buehler delivered 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Piggyback with Buehler on Friday Walker will be piggybacked by Walker Buehler on Friday in Arizona, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker will get the ball first in the tandem start. The Phillies initially operated with a six-man rotation when Buehler was added to the mix, but they're realigning things in order to set up Cristopher Sanchez for the first game of the postseason. Walker has struggled lately, collecting a 7.20 ERA and 14:9 K:BB over 25 innings covering his last five starts.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Piggyback with Buehler on Friday Walker will make a piggyback start with Walker Buehler on Friday in Arizona, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker will get the ball first in the tandem start. The Phillies operated with a six-man rotation their last time through when Buehler was added to the mix, but they're realigning things in order to set up Cristopher Sanchez for the first game of the postseason. Walker has struggled lately, collecting a 7.20 ERA and 14:9 K:BB over 25 innings covering his last five starts.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks begin 3-game series at home against the Phillies

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Philadelphia Phillies to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Carried by offense to fifth win Walker (5-8) picked up the win Saturday, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings in an 8-6 victory over the Royals. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander's nemesis on the day was Salvador Perez, who took him deep twice in the first three innings, but Walker got enough run support to overcome another mediocre performance and record his first win since Aug. 5. He's coughed up at least four runs in four straight trips to the mound, stumbling to a 7.65 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB over 20 innings during that swoon, but with Zack Wheeler (shoulder) set to undergo season-ending surgery, Walker may have some job security in the Phillies' rotation. He lines up to make his next start on the road next weekend in Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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