2025 Chachi #55 Walker Buehler

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'2"  Weight:  185
Opening Day 2025 Age:  30

Born:  July 28, 1994, Lexington, KY
Acquired:  Signed as a free agent with the Phillies, August 31, 2025

Departed:  Granted free agency, November 2, 2025
Major League Teams:  Los Angeles Dodgers 2017-22, 2024; Boston Red Sox 2025; Philadelphia Phillies 2025

Postseason Appearances:  Los Angeles Dodgers 2018-21, 2024

2025 Topps Now #717 (Back)

A two-time All-Star and a World Series champion with the Dodgers in 2020 and 2024, Walker Buehler signed a one-year, $21 million deal with the Red Sox prior to the 2025 season.  His Red Sox tenure went horribly, and the team released him on August 29th, after Buehler had posted a 7-7 record and a 5.45 ERA in 23 appearances and 112 1/3 innings pitched.  The Phillies, in need of some starting pitching with the sudden season-ending injury to Zack Wheeler, took a chance on Buehler and signed him a few days after his release.  The gamble worked, and Buehler was 3-0 with a 0.66 ERA in three appearances and 13 2/3 innings pitched for the Phillies in September.  As of this writing, he's appeared on one Phillies baseball card, albeit on the back of the card, as he makes a cameo on the 2025 Topps Now card celebrating the Phillies clinching the National League East pennant.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2015 Bowman Draft #46
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (8):  2018-25
Favorite 2025 Card:  2025 Topps Now #717
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  3 as of 1/31/26, 3 added in 2025

TCDB Stats:  6,583 total as of 1/31/26, my 25 cards overall are ranked 488th, 1st is gcrl with 299

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2025 Chachi #56 Phils Clinch N.L. East HL

Game 159 - Buehler, Walker Handle Marlins

Miami Marlins	0
Philadelphia Phillies	1

2024 Topps #196

Thursday Night, September 25th

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
94-65, 1st Place, 12 games ahead of the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  A first inning run was enough for Walker Buehler, Taijuan Walker, Matt Strahm and David Robertson in this 1-0 combined shutout win over the Marlins.

What It Means:  The Twins come to town for a final, regular season weekend series.  Barring a three-game sweep of the Twins, combined with a three-game sweep of the Brewers by the Reds, it would seem as if the Phillies are securely the second seed in the playoff bracket.  Said another way, the Brewers magic number to clinch the first seed is just one.

What Happened:  In the bottom of the first, Harrison Bader singled, went to third on a single by Bryce Harper, and scored on an Alec Bohm sacrifice fly.  That was it for the scoring for the rest of the game.  Buehler improved to 3-0 with the Phillies, throwing five shutout innings, and allowing three hits and three walks.  Walker was next, pitching a pair of scoreless innings.  Strahm and Robertson finished it out, with Robertson earning his second save with the club.

Featured Card:  Buehler has the possibility of receiving a Phillies baseball card in either the 2025 Topps Update set or even 2026 Topps Series One.  Here's his card from the fantastic 2024 Topps set.

Field Report:  Jenna took a trio of happy Villanova roommates to the game, and they braved the first, three-minute rain delay, but not the second, hour-plus rain delay.

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Game 137 - Offense Sputters, Pen Can't Hold Off Braves

Atlanta Braves	3
Philadelphia Phillies	1

2025 Topps Heritage #416

Sunday Night, August 31st

Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
79-58, 1st Place, 6 games ahead of the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  A solid performance from Jesus Luzardo was wasted and the Braves capitalized on a few shaky bullpen performances in this 3-1 loss.

What It Means:  The Phillies took three out of four from the Braves.  They'll start September with a huge series against the Brewers beginning Labor Day afternoon.

What Happened:  Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing a pair of hits while striking out seven.  Orion Kerkering allowed the Braves to tie the game when he couldn't retire a batter in the eighth.  Jose Alvarado surrendered a two-run home run to Drake Baldwin in the top of the ninth.  The only offense mustered by the Phillies was a solo home run from Brandon Marsh in the fourth.  Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm were a combined 0 for 10.

Featured Card / Transaction:  A day before the deadline for postseason eligibility, the Phillies added two pitchers who could play key roles in September/October.  Tim Mayza (lhp) was claimed off waivers from the Pirates, and he could replace Alvarado on the roster in October given Alvarado is ineligible for the postseason.  Walker Buehler (rhp) was signed as a minor-league free agent.  Buehler, a two-time All-Star with the Dodgers, was released by the Red Sox on August 29th.  In 23 games with the Red Sox, Buehler was 7-7 with a 5.45 ERA in 112 1/3 innings pitched.  After a start this coming weekend with the IronPigs, he'll join a six-man rotation as the Phillies continue to contend with Zack Wheeler's absence.

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