Taijuan Walker hopes move to bullpen can help him find success for Phillies in stretch run
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Taijuan Walker hopes move to bullpen can help him find success for Phillies in stretch run

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Taijuan Walker keeps the faith he can return to Philadelphia’s rotation. Winless since early May and with a 6.50 ERA this season, Walker knows a spot in the starting rotation won’t happen this year. “Not saying it still won’t but I need to be effective as possible in the bullpen.” On the hook for nearly $40 million over the next two years, the Phillies have essentially turned Walker into a mop-up reliever down the stretch as they chase an NL East title. I just haven’t had it this year.” The Phillies certainly expected more when they signed Walker to a four-year, $72 million deal prior to the 2023 season. “Just keep going, try and stay confident in myself knowing that I’ve done it for so long.” Thomson did not name a new fifth starter for the Phillies, though July sensation Tyler Phillips appears a strong candidate to take Walker’s spot in the rotation.

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Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies
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Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies

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Phillies demote struggling right-hander Walker to bullpen for stretch run
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Phillies demote struggling right-hander Walker to bullpen for stretch run

Associated Press  

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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Gorman homers, drives in winner in 10th to lead Cardinals past Phillies 5-4
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Gorman homers, drives in winner in 10th to lead Cardinals past Phillies 5-4

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

3 Phillies takeaways on Walker, Turnbull and the rotation, plus Realmuto, the new No. 2 hitter

New York Times  

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Castellanos’ bat, glove help Phillies top Braves 7-6 in NLDS
2 years, 2 months ago

Castellanos’ bat, glove help Phillies top Braves 7-6 in NLDS

Associated Press  

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Walker shuts down Yanks, Mets fans cheer 8-3 win in Bronx
3 years, 5 months ago

Walker shuts down Yanks, Mets fans cheer 8-3 win in Bronx

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