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The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a 21-13 record and lead the National League West by 4.5 games as of this story’s writing. LA has performed well despite dealing with a plethora of pitching injuries. Things are beginning to look up for the Dodgers rotation, however. It was recently revealed that Walker Buehler will make his […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans rejoice. The team is about to see Walker Buehler back on the mound after what seems like an eternity, with Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts delivering the good news late Wednesday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “Walker Buehler will make his MLB return from Tommy John surgery on Monday against […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the National League West, but they have endured some inconsistent moments to begin the 2024 season. Expectations are high for LA following their huge offseason. Thus far, the Dodgers have performed well but they feature the potential to play much better. The starting rotation has dealt with injury concerns, as […]

Walker Buehler is going to make at least one more rehab start before joining the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation. So why has Buehler not returned to the big league club yet? Although the Dodgers star is seemingly not dealing with injury trouble anymore, he did walk four batters during his most recent rehab outing. Dodgers […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler continues to trend in a positive direction. Buehler, who has not pitched since 2022 due to Tommy John Surgery, is nearing a return from injury. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Buehler “threw the ball really well” during his most recent rehab outing, per MLB.com. Buehler made the appearance […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Walker Buehler has barely pitched at all across the last two seasons as he underwent Tommy John surgery early in the 2022 season after making just 12 starts. That was his second TJ and the right-hander still hasn’t returned to action. But, he is trending in the right direction. On Monday, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently provided an important injury update on starting pitcher Walker Buehler. Buehler, who has not pitched in a game since 2022 after undergoing a second Tommy John surgery, threw four innings in a simulated game on Monday according to manager Dave Roberts, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. “Buehler […]

Walker Buehler continues to work his way back from his second Tommy John surgery. The Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher threw his first live batting practice of 2024 spring training on Tuesday, via Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. On Wednesday, Buehler told Harris he felt good during his round of live BP, and, […]

After undergoing Tommy John surgery, Los Angeles Dodgers star Walker Buehler was forced to miss the entire 2023 season. But as spring training kicks off, Buehler is hopeful to soon make his return to the Dodgers. The last time Buehler pitched in a major league game was June 10, 2022. It has been a long […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler’s return timeline remains uncertain. After previously undergoing a second Tommy John surgery, rumors swirled toward the end of the 2023 season that Buehler could return. However, he was unable to and began to target a return in 2024 spring training. Dave Roberts provided a concerning injury update on […]

MLB Spring Training has arrived for the Los Angeles Dodgers. After their insane offseason moves that were headlined by getting Shohei Ohtani, it’s now time to test their chemistry as a team. A lot of newcomers are joining the squad and some of them are already impressing veterans. Walker Buehler and Tyler Glasnow saw their […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are inching closer to 2024 Spring Training. LA’s star-studded lineup will be sure to impress baseball fans across the world. Yet, right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler is still ramping up from an elbow injury. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an update on the star ahead of the action. Walker Buehler’s injury update […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers look like a promising club for ahead 2024 spring training. LA’s Shohei Ohtani-led free agency class has fans filled to the brim with excitement. Moreover, GM Brandon Gomes provided an update on Walker Buehler’s injury status ahead of the regular season. The Dodgers could get Walker Buehler back from injury by […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and starting pitcher Walker Buehler reportedly agreed to an $8.025 million contract to avoid arbitration for the 2024 season, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Buehler is one of baseball’s best pitchers when healthy. He missed all of the 2023 season after previously undergoing his second Tommy John surgery. Buehler is hoping […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ unlimited resources both from a financial and talent perspective have made them the epitome of consistency over the past decade. However, despite winning the NL West for the 10th time in the past 11 years in the 2023 season, the Dodgers’ pitching corps wasn’t as elite as it has been in […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans were ecstatic when it seemed like ace Walker Buehler might pitch before the end of the 2023 season. But, despite a mostly encouraging recovery from Tommy John surgery, Buehler just didn’t quite feel like he was where he needed to be. “I checked a lot of the boxes that I wanted […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will not return to the lineup in 2023, the team announced on Friday. “Today, the Dodgers are announcing that right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, will not return during the 2023 season, with an eye toward coming back at the start of the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost Walker Buehler to Tommy John surgery but just over seven months since his operation, the righty appears to be heading in the right direction. Buehler made his very first appearance Sunday since going down with the elbow injury last June. He tossed two perfect innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City, striking […]

Walker Buehler’s previous ideal injury return date was set for September 1st. Here we are on September 2nd, and the star pitcher still isn’t with the Los Angeles Dodgers. That said, he is close to a return. Buehler is scheduled to throw one-two innings in a minor league rehab start on Sunday, per Bill Plunkett […]

It appears that the wait for the return of Walker Buehler to the big leagues is going to have to wait a little longer, as he’s yet to have a rehab assignment. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn’t even certain when exactly Buehler will be able to take that crucial step toward a comeback, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller had an impressive start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, throwing six innings and giving up one run, and his teammate Kike Hernandez made an interesting comparison to Walker Buehler. “He reminds me a lot of Walker,” Kike Hernandez said, via Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. “He’s got a […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler could take the mound sooner than expected. Nobody is happier than his manager Dave Roberts. Roberts told reporters on Wednesday he loves the zip on Buehler’s fastball when he has been facing live batters, per Dodgers Nation’s Vincent Samperio. Dave Roberts on Walker Buehler pitching to hitters: "It […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their hopes of seeing Walker Buehler and Blake Treinen in action before the end of the 2023 MLB season get a boost after seeing both players face live hitters on Wednesday, as noted by Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. “A lot of spectators in the dugout for Walker […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without Walker Buehler all season as he works his way back from Tommy John and flexor tendon surgery. But as the Dodgers look to clinch their spot in the playoffs, Buehler might be back sooner than expected. Buehler is scheduled to face live hitters in the coming week, via […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers expect ace righty Walker Buehler to make a major step towards his return to the mound on Friday. Dave Roberts said Buehler will throw a bullpen session in San Diego. He could be headed towards a rehab assignment very soon, according to Rowan Kavner of Fox Sports. If Buehler’s bullpen sessions […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired SP Lance Lynn and RP Joe Kelly from the Chicago White Sox on Friday. That wasn’t the only Dodgers’ pitching-related excitement though, as SP Walker Buehler posted a video on Instagram of his continued injury rehab, via Blake Harris. Walker Buehler posted this video to Instagram today 👀 pic.twitter.com/8X3Fq9bV1h — Blake […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2023 season hasn’t been ideal. Injuries have decimated the rotation and fans are calling for the team to add a star pitcher or two ahead of the MLB trade deadline. There is even more pressure to make a move following Dustin May and Clayton Kershaw’s injuries. May will miss the season […]

It’s been a while since the last time Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler threw a pitch in a Major League Baseball game. Buehler, who’s gone under the knife for Tommy John surgery twice and also got operated on to repair a flexor tendon injury over the last year, remains hopeful that he will be […]

Walker Buehler will reportedly throw a bullpen at Dodger Stadium, per Fabian Ardaya. Buehler, who’s rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery, has been throwing bullpens already, but this latest update is a positive development for him. Ardaya also reported that the Dodgers haven’t ruled out a 2023 return for Buehler, but ‘it’s hard to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Walker Buehler is currently rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery. There are no guarantees in regards to when he will return, but there’s a chance he could pitch for LA at some point in 2023. Buehler took a step closer to increasing the odds of a 2023 return on Saturday, […]

Brusdar Graterol is expected to be a key part of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen in 2023. Graterol is known for his impressive velocity, however, he’s been throwing a cutter along with his fastball since 2021. The Dodgers’ reliever recently revealed that Kenley Jansen, who’s now with the Boston Red Sox, and Walker Buehler helped […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be without SP Walker Buehler for most, if not all of the 2023 season. The Dodgers’ 2022 Opening Day starter is recovering from Tommy John surgery and MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds believes his absence significantly closes the gap between LA and the San Diego Padres, per MLB […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler began his throwing program with the Dodgers yesterday, Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris wrote in a Thursday tweet. “It’s still too soon to know whether he will be able to pitch at all this year after having Tommy John surgery last season,” wrote Harris. Walker Buehler underwent Tommy […]

Walker Buehler knows how much hard work is in front of him as his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates prepare for the 2023 Major League Baseball season. He is going through his second major rehab following elbow surgery last August. The initial estimates did not have him returning until the 2024 season. 'It’s hard to watch […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards on Monday. Hachimura is set to join no shortage of talented athletes in Los Angeles. An image surfaced following the trade of Hachimura and Shohei Ohtani, two of the most popular Japanese athletes, standing next to one another at a Lakers game, per Arash Markazi. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have avoided arbitration with two key players, catcher Will Smith and starting pitcher Walker Buehler. Smith and the Dodgers settled at $5.25 million while Buehler and Los Angeles settled at $8.02 million, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Fellow pitcher Dustin May and outfielder Trayce […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Walker Buehler shared a hilarious response to Trea Turner leaving LA for the Philadelphia Phillies. “Traitor. No we love you brotha. Enjoy that bag!!” Buehler wrote on Twitter. Trea Turner enjoyed a solid Dodgers tenure. He spent a season and a half in Los Angeles and played a pivotal role […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Walker Buehler, Clayton Kershaw, and Andrew Heaney were recently asked which batter they would strikeout if they could strikeout anyone in MLB history, per Doug McKain. Buehler and Heaney shared entertaining answers, while Kershaw opted for a professional approach to the question. Walker Buehler, who’s currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Walker Buehler got brutally honest on his 2nd Tommy John Surgery rehab in a recent interview, per Russell Dorsey. “Things are good,” Buehler said in reference to the rehab. “Almost 3 months into the rehab now, something I’ve done before and going through it again now is a little bit […]