Tag: Trevor Bauer

Dodgers Starting Rotation: 4 Possible Solutions for Second Half of 2021 Season

Published on by Dennis Schlossman22 Comments
jg
(Gregory Bull/Associated Press)

On Saturday night, fans, coaches, managers, and players of the Los Angeles Dodgers reveled in a 22-run outburst against the lowly Diamondbacks, once again showing how schizophrenic the offense can be from one night to the next. On the pitching front, not only was Walker Buehler effective, but he also gave his bullpen somewhat of a rest by going six full innings. However, despite productive games like these, it still doesn’t solve the club’s current starting pitching dilemma.

Continue reading “Dodgers Starting Rotation: 4 Possible Solutions for Second Half of 2021 Season” →

3 Pitchers Dodgers Could Target Before 2021 MLB Trade Deadline

Published on by Dennis Schlossman32 Comments

rr

As far as major storylines go this season, it’s been one significant development after another for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

No question, a plethora of injuries dominated the first half of the year. Consequently, over the last full week, the circumstances surrounding the future of starting pitcher Trevor Bauer were the primary topics of most baseball outlets. Now, as we move through July, all the attention seems to be pointing to the days and weeks leading up to the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline.

Continue reading “3 Pitchers Dodgers Could Target Before 2021 MLB Trade Deadline” →

Dodgers News and Notes: Winning Streak, Trevor Bauer, All-Star Selections, More

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman10 Comments
(Getty Images photo)

What a long, strange week it was for the Los Angeles Dodgers. And yet, they didn’t lose a game.

After having been no-hit by the Chicago Cubs 10 days ago, the Dodgers have not lost again. They won the next three games against the Cubs, took both games against the San Francisco Giants, and then flew cross country to battle both the weather and the red hot Washington Nationals. And still they didn’t lose a game.

In the midst of this week of tough opponents, the Dodgers also lost their highest-paid pitcher Trevor Bauer has been placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball while he is investigated for sexual assault allegations. And still, they didn’t lose a game.

Continue reading “Dodgers News and Notes: Winning Streak, Trevor Bauer, All-Star Selections, More” →

How Will Dodgers Fill Trevor Bauer’s Starting Rotation Spot?

Published on by Dennis Schlossman10 Comments

tbauer

With Friday’s news that the MLB has placed Trevor Bauer on administrative leave due to assault allegations, the Los Angeles Dodgers are once again forced to decide how they will handle their starting pitching rotation.

Continue reading “How Will Dodgers Fill Trevor Bauer’s Starting Rotation Spot?” →

Dodgers Visit White House, Trevor Bauer Placed on Administrative Leave

Published on by Jose G. Quevedo8 Comments
(Photo: Larry Brown Sports)

After their 6-2 win over the Nationals in five-inning contest cut short by storms, the Los Angeles Dodgers visited President Joe Biden and the White House on Friday morning.

The 2020 World Series Champs presented President Biden with a jersey donning the number 46. Dodger reliever Joe Kelly stole the show on social media rocking the mariachi jacket he traded for a couple of days ago at Dodger Stadium.

It was also announced that Dodger right-hander Trevor Bauer was placed on the seven-day administrative leave by the MLB amid the ongoing allegations. Dodger Manager Dave Roberts had previously stated he was still planning to start Bauer on Sunday, but the skipper will have to look for another starter.

Continue reading “Dodgers Visit White House, Trevor Bauer Placed on Administrative Leave” →

What Should Dodgers Do About Trevor Bauer?

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman70 Comments
(Darren Yamashita/USA TODAY Sports)

Content warning — the following includes discussions of sexual abuse.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their biggest offseason signing have found themselves in a difficult situation, and it isn’t because of sticky stuff on the field.

Over the winter, the Dodgers landed the biggest free agent pitcher on the market, right hander Trevor Bauer. Fresh off of a Cy Young Award with the Cincinnati Reds, Bauer dominated the baseball news cycles while ‘deciding’ with which team to sign. It came down to the New York Mets and Los Angeles, with Bauer ultimately signing with the Dodgers.

Continue reading “What Should Dodgers Do About Trevor Bauer?” →

Dodgers Visit League Worst Diamondbacks

Published on by Jose G. Quevedo10 Comments

After a six-game homestand, the Dodgers will begin a six-game road trip, all against against division opponents. First up will be the Arizona Diamondbacks, who the Dodgers previously swept last month. 

Continue reading “Dodgers Visit League Worst Diamondbacks” →

Dodgers and Spin Rate, Part Two: Things to Watch with Trevor Bauer

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman6 Comments
(Darren Yamashita/USA TODAY Sports)

Heading into Monday’s game, the Los Angeles Dodgers are only one game out of first place in the National League West behind the San Francisco Giants, and two games ahead of the San Diego Padres who are in third place.

Continue reading “Dodgers and Spin Rate, Part Two: Things to Watch with Trevor Bauer” →

Dodgers and Spin Rate: How Will MLB’s Crackdown Affect Los Angeles Pitching Staff?

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman14 Comments

The Los Angeles Dodgers have an off day on Monday before they begin a three-game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Coming off of two losses against the Atlanta Braves, they could use a little time to regroup.

Continue reading “Dodgers and Spin Rate: How Will MLB’s Crackdown Affect Los Angeles Pitching Staff?” →

Right Now, Trevor Bauer Delivering Exactly What Dodgers Need

Published on by Dennis Schlossman28 Comments

trevor_bauer
(Darren Yamashita/USA TODAY Sports)

Undeniably, there has not been more preliminary scrutiny over a contract in recent years than the deal the Los Angeles Dodgers made for pitcher Trevor Bauer last winter. While the three-year, $102 million agreement makes Bauer among MLB’s highest-paid players, only time will tell if it was a sound investment. However, based on what we’ve seen already, the reasons the team went above and beyond to sign the righty starter are starting to become visible, shenanigans aside.

Continue reading “Right Now, Trevor Bauer Delivering Exactly What Dodgers Need” →