Phillies Injury News: Taijuan Walker to Return to the Phillies Rotation, Hays to the IL, and More!

The Philadelphia Phillies announced starting pitcher Taijuan Walker will rejoin the club and start on Tuesday, August 13 against the Miami Marlins. The Walker announcement came as part of a bevy of injury related moves made by the ball club on Friday afternoon.    Walker to Return to the Rotation Taijuan Walker will return to […]

Mike Lipinski  •  10 Aug 2024
Phillies Injury Update: Taijuan Walker Completes Rehab Game in Baseballtown

  Injured Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker is one step closer to returning to the Big League’s.  Walker, who has been on the injured list since June 23 with an inflammation and a blister on his right index finger, pitched in a rehab assignment on Wednesday night for Double-A Reading. And it went just […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Aug 2024
Phillies Injury News: Taijuan Walker Heads to the IL

  After a series of disastrous outings, the Philadelphia Phillies have placed starting pitcher Taijuan Walker on the 15-day injured list with “right index finger inflammation.” In a corresponding move, the club has recalled righty Michael Mercado from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Walker was set to start on Wednesday in Detroit; however, he will be replaced […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Jun 2024
Phillies Roster Moves: Taijuan Walker Returns, Ricardo Pinto Designated for Assignment

The Philadelphia Phillies made a pair of roster moves prior to Sunday’s finale against the San Diego Padres. The club designated starting pitcher Taijuan Walker to return from the injured list. In a corresponding move, the club designated pitcher Ricardo Pinto for assignment. Walker will start Sunday’s game as the Phillies look to sweep the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  28 Apr 2024
Phillies Injury News: Taijuan Walker Shut Down, Kerkering to the IL

  There’s some concerning injury news coming out of Clearwater. According to MLB Insider Todd Zolecki, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker felt shoulder discomfort as he prepared for a Saturday morning bullpen session. In turn, the Phillies have shut down the 31-year-old right-hander for further testing. The Phillies will know more about Walker’s situation […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Mar 2024
2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Finalists: Four Phillies Make the Final Cut for 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award

  It’s the beginning of MLB’s award season and four Philadelphia Phillies have been named 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Finalists. The Phils’ finalists include C J.T. Realmuto, 2B Bryson Stott, P Taijuan Walker, and P Zack Wheeler. Baseball’s most prestigious fielding award, the 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award will be presented in conjunction with […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Oct 2023
Phillies Final Score: Taijuan Walker Notches 10th Win of the 2023 MLB Regular Season

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker notched his 10th win on the season, tying for the league lead, as the Phils defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, final score 8-5, on Wednesday in St. Petersburg.  Walker was less than perfect, allowing four earned runs and walking five over seven innings, but it was just enough as […]

Mike Lipinski  •  06 Jul 2023
Phillies Final Score: Leadoff Schwarbomb Leads Phillies to a 3-1 Victory Over the Cubs

Despite a comedy of errors in the outfield, the Philadelphia Phillies –powered by a leadoff home run from Kyle Schwarber and another strong outing from starting pitcher Taijuan Walker– were able to hold off the Chicago Cubs, final score 3-1, and complete a three-game road sweep on Thursday night in the Windy City.  Schwarber took […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jun 2023
Philadelphia Phillies (20-22) at San Francisco Giants (19-23): Game 43 Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to prevent another West Coast sweep on Wednesday afternoon when they complete a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants.   The Phils’ will hope 30-year-old righty Taijuan Walker will be able to play the role of stopper.  Walker has been inconsistent at best this season for the Fightins’.  The free […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 May 2023