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The revitalization of one Phillies veteran hit a speed bump Saturday afternoon. Taijuan Walker was back on track after his first rough outing of 2025, allowing one run in four innings against the Miami Marlins and keeping his ERA down at 2.29.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19

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 host the Miami Marlins.

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Watch: Ugly inning snaps Taijuan Walker's scoreless streak

Watch: Ugly inning snaps Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's scoreless streak

Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker crashed back to reality in the second inning of his Monday start against the Giants.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Phillies Ranger Suárez Has Encouraging First Rehab Start

While Taijuan Walker has been an unexpected positive in the Phillies rotation to begin 2025, the guy that he's filling in for made a strong step towards his return to Philadelphia.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Phillies Trade Pitch Would Move Right-Handed Dud to Cubs After Justin Steele Injury

Surprisingly, right-hander Taijuan Walker has done an excellent job in the early stages of the season. In his first outing against the Colorado Rockies, he tossed six innings of three-hit baseball, allowing no earned runs.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Has Phillies Taijuan Walker Really Figured It Out In 2025?

Coming into this season, the Phillies were just hoping to get something out of Taijuan Walker. In his first two starts, he's given a lot more than that.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / April 4

Hey Phillies Fans, Let’s Overreact to Taijuan Walker’s First Start!

Taijuan Walker was terrific on Thursday. In his 2025 debut, he threw six scoreless innings on 74 pitches, striking out four and walking only one. He collected the win, his first since last May, as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Phillies’ $72 Million Pitcher Shares Emotional Confession After First Start

Taijuan Walker, now in the third year of a four-year, $72 million contract with the Phillies, has had a bit of a rough go of it in recent years relative to expectations. He finished 2024 with a 7.10 ERA in 19 starts, going 3-7 in the process and was removed from the rotation as a result.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / April 4

Unpopular Phillies Star Finally Redeems Himself After Nightmare Season

Philadelphia Phillies sports fans are notoriously fickle. They'll boo a player one day then cheer him the next. Just ask Taijuan Walker. Walker's Phillies tenure has been a rollercoaster.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / April 3

Taijuan Walker dominant as Phillies down Rockies

Taijuan Walker logged six scoreless innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies with a 3-1 victory Thursday afternoon.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / April 3

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Another profitable day! It was a wild one that left me needing a shower. We took the under 7.5 in Phillies vs. Rockies, and it went well until the bullpens got involved.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 26

Brief Stint Ahead for New Phillies Pitcher

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Carlos Hernández is not going to spend much time with the team. Hernández was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on March 23.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / March 24

Phillies LHP Ranger Suarez (back) to IL; RHP Taijuan Walker to start

Philadelphia left-hander Ranger Suarez will start the season on the injured list due to ongoing lower back soreness, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters Monday at the team's spring training facility in Clearwater, Fla.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 24

Phillies All-Star Pitcher Sidelined with Back Injury to Begin MLB Season

With the start of the regular season coming up for the Philadelphia Phillies, the team has recently seen a member of their starting rotation go down with an injury.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Empire Sports Media / March 18

Phillies could leverage star pitcher in midseason trade following strong spring

Taijuan Walker’s strong play in Spring Training has increased his value for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2025. MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki had this to say about

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Phillies Upcoming Taijuan Walker Decision

The Philadelphia Phillies will decide whether pitcher Taijuan Walker will make the roster soon. Walker is one of the pitchers competing for the eighth bullpen spot.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 9

Strong Spring Makes Philadelphia Phillies Believe Veteran Pitcher Is 'Back'

Perhaps nobody drew the ire of Philadelphia Phillies fans more than Taijuan Walker last year. The veteran right-hander was putrid, beginning the season

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / March 3

Philadelphia Phillies Skipper Hints at Taijuan Walker Getting Rotation Spot

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Fastball on SI / February 18

Philadelphia Phillies' High-Priced Starter Dealt Another Tough Message By Organization

We heard last week that Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker is fighting for the final spot on the team's roster. That was further crystallized on Tuesday when it was reported that the Phillies sixth starter is Joe Ross, not Walker.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Phillies are moving Taijuan Walker back into the rotation

Philadelphia had moved the veteran righty to the bullpen at the end of August.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Phillies move scuffling veteran starter to bullpen

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / August 27

Next start should be last in Phillies uniform for this pitcher

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 26

Phillies manager provides injury update on Taijuan Walker

The Phillies placed Taijuan Walker on the 15-day injured list for the second time this season on June 23.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Phillies place struggling RHP on 15-day injured list

He has had a difficult 2024 season as he’s dealt with both injuries and ineffectiveness. A shoulder impingement delayed his season debut until the tail end of April, and he’s struggled considerably in 10 starts since then.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23, 2024