Philadelphia Phillies, Taijuan Walker
Taijuan Walker’s return to Phillies rotation went about as well as fans expected
Taijuan Walker made his return to the Phillies rotation in an important game against the Mets, and pitched about as well as Phillies fans expected.
Taijuan Walker’s poor outing vs. the Mets dooms the Phillies in series-opening loss
Walker had one of his worst starts of the season, lasting just 3â…“ innings and allowing eight earned runs. The Phillies' magic number to clinch the NL East remains at four with the loss.
Phillies stuck with Taijuan Walker. His nightmare season spawned new embarrassment
Teams need someone as a mop-up man to save others from throwing. Walker couldn't even do that in Thursday's loss.
The only Phillies player upset about another Red October is Taijuan Walker
The Philadelphia Phillies are heading to the postseason once again. While the team is celebrating, Taijuan Walker is trying to fix what has been a nightmarish season for the starting pitcher.
Phillies playoff clinching win probably won’t come from Taijuan Walker
So the Phillies brought that need for one more win to Flushing on Thursday night and shoved Taijuan Walker out there to get it. What followed was predictably loud, flashy, and unpleasant as the Mets started homering in the first inning and never looked back.
Taijuan Walker allows 4 homers as Philadelphia Phillies lose to New York Mets
Taijuan Walker allowed four homers and the Mets scored 10 runs in a 10-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
What’s behind Taijuan Walker’s ongoing struggles? What’s the Phillies' magic number?
The New York Mets belted four home runs off Walker and roughed him up for seven runs in 3 ⅓ innings en route to a 10-6 win before 35,982 fans at Citi Field. The Phillies’ magic number to clinch the division remains four. Philadelphia (91-62) is one win away from clinching its third straight postseason berth.
Phillies' Taijuan Walker: Allows four homers in loss
Walker (3-7) took the loss against the Mets on Thursday, allowing eight runs on six hits and three walks over 3.1 innings while striking out two. He also hit a batter with a pitch. Walker had a hard time with the Mets' lineup right out of the gate,
Bryce Huff and Taijuan Walker, costly mistakes for the Eagles and Phillies, can’t start anymore
Walker returned to the Phillies rotation against the Mets but it was more of the same struggles. Huff has not been effective ...
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Walker's troubles continue as Phils' clinch postponed again
The Phillies wanted to believe they could maneuver Taijuan Walker through the Mets’ lineup a couple times on Thursday night ...
Calls Mount for MLB Team to Release Former All-Star Pitcher
Philadelphia has a decision to make with Walker as the postseason approaches. While releasing him at this point in the season ...
Walker's rough outing puts Phillies' celebration on hold for at least one more day
The Phillies had a chance to clinch a playoff spot for the second consecutive night but dropped the series-opener to the Mets ...
Phillies clinch 3rd straight playoff berth; When can they secure division, first-round bye?
Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm is congratulated by Trea Turner, left, after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth ...
Mets vs. Phillies prediction: MLB picks, odds, best bets Thursday
Walker is afforded the start after impressing Rob Thomson with the three scoreless relief innings he dealt against the Mets ...
Phillies thump Mets to make playoffs, near NL East title
It was mellow because the Philadelphia Phillies expect more than just a spot in the playoffs. "This is the standard," manager Rob Thomson said. "The goal is now firmly entrenched that it's to win a ...