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Deadspin | Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez, Taijuan Walker combine for 2-hit shutout of Rays Deadspin | Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez, Taijuan Walker combine for 2-hit shutout of Rays

MAY 8, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Closes out blowout victory Walker picked up the save in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Rays after allowing one hit and no walks in three scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

Impact It was the first career save for the veteran right-hander, who shut down the Rays on Wednesday with a season-high seven strikeouts. It also marked Walker's first appearance since shifting back to the bullpen following the recent return of Ranger Suarez. Walker will likely continue to fill a bulk-relief role while Philadelphia's rotation is healthy, and he's bouncing back from a dreadful 2024 campaign with a 2.30 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB over 31.1 innings so far.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cristopher Sanchez quiets the Rays, Phils' bats loud again Taijuan Walker’s first relief appearance is a three-inning success

MAY 8, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Sánchez allows 1 hit, Turner, Stott and Harper combine for 6 RBIs in Phillies 7-0 win over Rays

Cristopher Sánchez allowed one hit over six innings, Trea Turner, Bryson Stott and Bryce Harper each drove in two runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-0

MAY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Moving to bullpen Manager Rob Thompson said Saturday that Walker will move from the rotation to the bullpen, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Ranger Suarez (back) returned from the 15-day injured list Saturday and will be reclaiming his spot in the Phillies' rotation from Walker. Thompson did leave the door open for Walker to make spot starts this season as part of a six-man rotation, but the 32-year-old right-hander will shift to the bullpen and likely serve in a bulk relief role. In six starts this season, Walker went 1-3 with a 2.54 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 22:13 K:BB across 28.1 innings.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to bullpen Manager Rob Thompson said Saturday that Walker will move from the rotation to the bullpen, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Ranger Suarez (back) returned from the 15-day injured list Saturday and will be reclaiming his spot in the Phillies' rotation from Walker. Thompson did leave the door open for Walker to make spot starts this season as part of a six-man rotation, but the 32-year-old right-hander will shift to the bullpen and likely serve in a bulk-relief role. In six starts this season, Walker has gone 1-3 with a 2.54 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 22:13 K:BB across 28.1 innings.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up one earned run in loss Walker (1-3) took the loss against the Nationals on Thursday, allowing four runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out two over 5.2 innings.

Impact After giving up two base runners in the first inning, Walker proceeded to retire 13 of the next 14 batters he faced, but things fell apart for him and the Phillies in the sixth. Walker gave up four runs in the frame, but only one was earned due to an error on Bryce Harper after the ball went past the first baseman's glove into right field. Walker has taken the loss in three of his last four starts, but he has yielded two runs or less in five of six outings this season and has a 2.54 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 22:13 K:BB across 28.1 innings. It may have been Walker's final start for the time being, given that Ranger Suarez (back) is slated to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lord earns 1st MLB win as Nationals beat Phillies 4-2 to prevent sweep

Luis Garcia Jr. singled, doubled and drove in a run, Brad Lord pitched effectively into the sixth inning for his first major league win and the Washington Nationals avoided a three...

MAY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals aim to break 3-game road skid, play the Phillies

The Washington Nationals hit the road against the Philadelphia Phillies looking to stop a three-game road slide

MAY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Falls to Cubs Walker (1-2) took the loss against the Cubs on Friday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over three innings. He struck out four.

Impact Walker did a good job limiting the Cubs to two runs despite dealing with traffic throughout the start. Still, the right-hander was only able to make it through three innings on 86 pitches after he was removed from his previous start with shoulder stiffness. Walker still holds a solid 2.78 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB through five starts (22.2 innings) this year. He's currently lined up to face the Nationals at home in his next outing.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki power the Cubs to a 4-0 win, sending Phillies to their 5th straight loss

Ian Happ had two doubles and an RBI, Seiya Suzuki doubled twice and the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-0

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared to start Friday Walker (shoulder) is listed as the Phillies' scheduled starter for Friday's game against the Cubs in Chicago.

Impact Walker developed some right shoulder stiffness during his most recent outing this past Saturday against the Marlins, but the 32-year-old apparently checked out fine physically following his between-starts bullpen session and will be ready to toe the rubber on five days' rest. Though he was expected to begin the season in the bullpen, Walker ended up winning a spot in the Opening Day rotation in the wake of Ranger Suarez (back) landing on the injured list. Walker has fared well through his four starts thus far, turning in a 2.29 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 19.2 innings.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs host the Phillies to begin 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs host the Philadelphia Phillies to open a three-game series

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Lifted with shoulder stiffness Walker came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 11-10 win over the Marlins, allowing one run on one hit and three walks over four innings. He struck out two.

Impact The Phillies gave the veteran right-hander more than enough run support, building a 7-1 lead by the end of the fourth inning, but Walker still got the hook after just 56 pitches (30 strikes) before he could qualify for the win. Per Bailey Digh of Phillies Nation, manager Rob Thomson indicated after the game that Walker's shoulder had stiffened up a bit between innings, prompting his removal as a precaution. Assuming he's good to go for his next turn in the rotation, Walker will take a 2.29 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB through 19.2 innings into a road clash with the Cubs next weekend.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies hold on after Miami's 6-run 9th to beat Marlins 11-10

Trea Turner went 4 for 5, Bryson Stott had three hits and three RBIs, and Johan Rojas had three hits to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to an 11-10 win over the Miami Marlins on Sat...

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Phils' Taijuan Walker, facing Marlins, has tough acts to follow Deadspin | Phils' Taijuan Walker, facing Marlins, has tough acts to follow

APRIL 19, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Phils' Taijuan Walker, facing Marlins, has tough acts to follow Following electric starts by two of his teammates, Philadelphia’s Taijuan Walker hopes to continue the momentum Saturday when the Phillies h...

APRIL 19, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Marlins take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Phillies

The Miami Marlins aim to break their four-game slide with a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Harper and Schwarber hit home runs as Philadelphia beats Miami 7-2

Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber homered, Zack Wheeler struck out 13 in seven innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-2

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Coughs up six runs in loss Walker (1-1) took the loss Monday against San Francisco, allowing six runs (four earned) on six hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out five.

Impact The Philadelphia right-hander finally gave up an earned run, as the Giants plated all six runs in a chaotic second inning that was fueled by four hits, a walk and an error. Despite the less-than-stellar outing, Walker still managed to generate a solid 10 whiffs out of his 99 total pitches. His ERA now stands at 2.30 after 15.2 innings, but his rotation spot is precarious as Ranger Suarez (back) is making rehab starts and likely to return soon. Walker should get at least one more turn in the rotation, which currently lines up to be against Miami at home this weekend.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants slug 3 homers and continue fast start with a 10-4 win over Phillies

Willy Adames and Mike Yastrzemski homered, and Tyler Fitzgerald also went deep, doubled and tripled to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 10-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies host the Giants in first of 4-game series

The Philadelphia Phillies host the San Francisco Giants to open a four-game series

APRIL 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Unscored upon again Wednesday Walker tossed 4.2 scoreless innings against Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing five hits and three walks while striking out five batters in a no-decision.

Impact Walker followed his six-inning scoreless outing in his first start of the campaign with another no-run effort Wednesday. This time around, though, he wasn't as sharp, as he needed 94 pitches (only 53 of which were strikes) to get through 4.2 frames. Walker departed with two outs in the fifth after loading the bases on a single and two walks, but reliever Jose Ruiz was able to continue the shutout bid by getting Austin Riley to pop out. Walker has hurled 10.2 frames without yielding a run across his first two starts, and he'll look to extend the scoreless-inning streak his next time out, which lines up to be a home matchup against the Giants early next week.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'Who wouldn't?': Riley wishes he could trade HR for clutch knock ATLANTA -- On a night when the Braves tallied 15 baserunners and 10 hits against Taijuan Walker and the Phillies’ pitching staff, Atlanta sc...

APRIL 10, 2025 • MLB.COM

Has Phillies Taijuan Walker Really Figured It Out In 2025? The Veteran Starter Is Pitching Well to Begin the 2025 Season.

APRIL 10, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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Sánchez allows 1 hit, Turner, Stott and Harper combine for 6 RBIs in Phillies 7-0 win over Rays

Lord earns 1st MLB win as Nationals beat Phillies 4-2 to prevent sweep

Nationals aim to break 3-game road skid, play the Phillies

Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki power the Cubs to a 4-0 win, sending Phillies to their 5th straight loss

Cubs host the Phillies to begin 3-game series

Phillies hold on after Miami's 6-run 9th to beat Marlins 11-10

Marlins take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Phillies

Harper and Schwarber hit home runs as Philadelphia beats Miami 7-2

Giants slug 3 homers and continue fast start with a 10-4 win over Phillies

Phillies host the Giants in first of 4-game series