Phillies’ Release of Taijuan Walker Cements His Unfortunate Place in Franchise History

Walker’s four-year, $72 million contract will go down as an unmitigated disaster despite futile efforts to salvage his tenure in Philadelphia.

How Billy Walker's 'Charlie's Shoes' Became a Unique No. 1 Hit in 1962

A little-known 1962 country hit pulled off a rare chart feat—trading the No. 1 spot back and forth with a legend before claiming its place in history.

Phillies release Taijuan Walker, will swallow end of $72 million contract

The Philadelphia Phillies have had the most disappointing start to a season this side of Queens, and somebody was going to pay the price. First up: Starting pitcher Taijuan Walker. The Phillies released Walker on Thursday,

Phillies cut Taijuan Walker to end $72 million disaster

The Phillies finally had enough of Taijuan Walker. Philadelphia released the veteran pitcher Thursday morning with his ERA sitting at 9.13 ERA across five outings after taking the loss in the Phillies’ eighth straight setback Wednesday against the Cubs.
Salisbury Post

Livingstone athletics: Promotion for Curtis Walker

Livingstone College proudly announces the promotion of Curtis J. Walker, Sr., to Vice President of Athletics and Athletic Operations, ushering in a new […]
Daily Journal

Walker cries foul over ad about foreign land ownership vote

The incumbent state senator representing parts of Johnson County and Bartholomew County is criticizing an “attack ad” for being misleading.
The Times-Tribune

Walker resigns after learning he’d been replaced as county solicitor

Attorney Paul James Walker resigned from Lackawanna County upon learning he’d been replaced as county solicitor by attorney Chris Caputo, the county’s general counsel.
The Bemidji Pioneer

Camden Bentfield, Joel Prokop lead Jacks to 2nd-place showing in Walker

The Bemidji High School golf team earned a second-place finish with a score of 334, seven shots behind the winners, Rock Ridge. Juniors Camden Bentfield and Joel Prokop shot identical 81 scores, tied for third place. Senior Cal Barnes was right behind with a score of 82, good for seventh place.