Hello, welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. Don Stan House It would have been perfect for this bullpen.
This week’s big news (in addition to the continued collapse of the bullpen, this is barely qualified as news anymore): shohei ohtani It was removed after five innings while pitching no hitters. He was replaced by it Justin Wobbleski The Dodgers start sixth with a 4-0 lead over the Phillies. Wrobleski had not given up on running this month. He gave up five in six innings. Oops.
Following this, social media fans and certain newsletter writers’ inboxes complain Dave Robertshow he doesn’t know how to handle the bullpen and how he needs to be fired for his general incompetence. The part that was fired is stupid, so I’ll ignore it. But did Roberts bother the situation?
If you’re mad about it, ask yourself this: If the Dodgers won 6-0, would you be mad? If not, you’re not angry that he made Otani miss a no-hit, you’re angry that the Dodgers lost. Let’s reconsider the situation.
—Ohtani is out of his second Tommy John Surgery, and the Dodgers are very careful about him. A few weeks ago, they discussed with Otani and decided that he would not pitch more than five times for the rest of the season.
– Roberts: “He’s one two players. If something happens, you lose two players.
-Roberts is ready for Wrobleski, and Wrobleski was his best rescuer this month. Who else was he supposed to bring?
-Even if Roberts let Otani go for the sixth time, there was no way he was left in nine innings to complete a no-hit. And if Wrobleski starts seven innings instead of six, I don’t know how the cards played.
– The Dodgers fought back to tie the score Break’s train He gave up on a three-run homer at the top of the ninth. The same Trainen was a stud in last year’s postseason.
– The perpetrator was in the bullpen, not Roberts, as was the case in all seasons. What should a reliable relief bar pitch? Wrobleski was the most reliable man that day, but he failed. Roberts can’t throw the pitch for them.
– When Roberts called the bullpen, he said, “How should I die today? Should I choose poison slowly? Electric shock?” There is no great option. The bullpen is the problem. You can have the best manager in major league history. It doesn’t matter if everyone in his bullpen is as unreliable as the Dodger bullpen is at this point.
So it’s hard to see that Roberts was wrong here. Take this opportunity to see the anger that some people have with him is misguided.
Roberts’ biggest weakness has always been his handling of the bullpen, but there is no doubt about that. But this was not above him.
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This is not the first time Roberts has deleted a pitcher who had no hits coming in five or more innings. Look (click on the results row and go to the game’s box score):
April 8, 2016: Loss strip ring7 1/3 no-hit inning against San Francisco in his major league debut
Number of pitches:100
The strip ring was out of elbow surgery and as he was walking the fourth batter of the game, one was on the eighth time, with Roberts eliminating him. Releaser Chris Hatcher He gave up on the 2-run homer as the next batter.
result:.
Roberts quote: “I wanted to see him throw a no hitter. It’s a special moment. But we’re looking for the long term. We’re looking at the long term. Ross can help him win more games. If it went south and something was happening, I wouldn’t have been able to live with myself.
Strip Quotes: “I have a bit of a dislike for this decision. I think that’s just the right choice.”
September 10, 2016: Rich Hill7 perfect innings against Miami.
Number of pitches:89
To exacerbate the blisters that were formed on Hill’s left hand, Roberts eliminated him after seven perfect innings. Releaser Joe Blanton In the 8th time, the two of them give up on a hit. Blanton, Grant Dayton and Kenley Jansen Shut out ends.
result:.
Roberts quote: “I’m extremely sensitive to his personal accomplishments. I’m really, but I don’t have to interfere or compromise on the team’s goals. …I’m losing sleep tonight, and I probably should.”
Hill quote: “I got it. I’m very assertive about living in the moment. I didn’t want to get out of the game.” (Note: Hill was shown slamming the bat on the bench of the dugout after being told he was coming out). “But I think there’s a big picture here. We all know what it is.”
May 4, 2018: Walker Bueller6 no-innings against San Diego
Number of pitches:93
Buehler threw 93 pitches. This was his professional best shy and was operating under inning limits for Tommy John’s surgery. Tony Singlani, Imi Garcia and Adam Rebator I finished a no-hit.
result:.
Roberts quote: “He was totally colluding. I understood where I came from, what impact he had on the organization, how important he was to the organization this year and how important it will be to the organization this year.”
Buehler’s quote: “Obviously, I wanted to continue. But obviously, it’s beyond my pay grade. They made the choice. And for these guys to finish it, it’s pretty cool… It was the toughest conversation I’ve ever had.”
April 13, 2022: Clayton Car Show7 perfect innings against Minnesota
Number of pitches:80
A elbow injury last season led to shortening of spring training, causing Kershaw to fall into the 80-pitch limit. Alex Shutter In the 8th time, he gave up on a hit alone. Vescia and Justin Blueyle The shutout has been completed.
result:.
Roberts quote: “There are a lot of people who are rooting for the Dodgers to help them win the World Series, not just today and Clayton.
Car Show quote: “I knew the pitch count wouldn’t be 100, let alone 90. So I don’t know. It’s difficult to have to get out of the game when you’re doing it. But we won here.
September 16, 2022: Dustin May5 no-hit innings against San Francisco
Number of pitches:69
May felt an arm sore after his previous start, urging the team to push back out of the outings for a few days and limit the pitch count. Vescia gave up on two hits in the sixth. Vescia, Caleb Ferguson and Phil Bickford The shutout has been completed.
result:.
Roberts quote: “To get him out of the game, to feel good, to win. It was a wise decision considering how he threw the last few baseballs, built tonight and he would rest his next turn regularly.”
I might quote: “I didn’t even realize that no hitters weren’t moving forward.”
June 16, 2023: Emmett Shehansix no-innings against San Francisco in his major league debut
Number of pitches:89
Sheehan was rushing from Double A to get a start due to an injury. He averaged less than five innings of a minor’s starting, and never exceeded six innings in a minor’s game. He was replaced by it Brusdar Graterolgave up two runs Victor Gonzalez Giving up three runs, Vesia gave up two runs in losses.
result:.
Roberts quote: “I was actually thinking about it after five innings. Given the usage he had. But “If I had the pen condition, I was trying to squeeze another inning.”
Sheehan quote: “To put Dodger fans and my family behind me, I wouldn’t have been able to seek a better debut. In addition to Dodger’s victory.”
September 21, 2023: Emmett Shehan4 2/3 hitless inning against San Francisco
Number of pitches:93
It was a tough outing as Sheehan walked four, hit the batter and gave up on the run on a walk mounted on the base. Vescia replaced Sheehan in the fifth time, with his first hit at a home run. Pederson Game 6th off Bessia with one out. Shelby Mirror, Ryan Brager, Joe Kelly and Evan Phillips The victory has ended.
result:.
Roberts quote: “When he arrived that fifth time, he was running a bit into the fuel in the tank and I think there were a few close mistakes.
Sheehan quote: “I definitely gain confidence with every start.”
September 8, 2025: Tyler Glasnow7 no-innings against Colorado
Number of pitches:103
Glasnow pitched for the first time in 10 days due to a pain in his back. He went for a walk in two innings, a stolen bass and a deep fly ball advanced the runner third, running a sacrifice fly. He thrusts out 11. Break’s train I threw the perfect 8th. Tanner Scott Before saving, I gave up on the leadoff double in the ninth.
result:.
Roberts quote: “If (the starter) gives us a chance to push a little more about efficiency and how things like that play around, then I think there will be some time.”
Glasnow quote: “My pitch count was pretty high. I don’t know how many pitches are allowed to throw. Obviously, whatever the pitch count is, I understand why when I think of something like myself. I respect the decision.”
September 16, 2025: shohei ohtani5 no-hit innings against Philadelphia
Number of pitches:68
Otani had his second surgery for Tommy John in 2023, so he was limited to five innings. Justin Wobbleskigiving up five runs in the sixth, Edgard HenriquezWho gave up on the run for the sixth time? After a scoreless inning Jack Dreyer and Anthony VandaBlake Trainen gave up his ninth three runs.
result:.
Roberts quote: “We are innings of very immobilising (Otani) usage in all situations – 2 innings to 3-4-5 innings.
Otani quote: “The decision to take me out or not is something I leave completely to the manager.”
Postseason
Here’s how the postseason race lurks after Wednesday’s game:
NL
1. Milwaukee, 93-59
2. Philadelphia, 91-62
3. Dodgers, 85-67
Wild Cards
4. Chicago, 88-64
5th San Diego, 83-69
6. New York, 78-74
7. Arizona, 77-76
8. San Francisco, 76-76
9. Cincinnati, 76-76
The Phillies won the AL East title. The Brewers and Cubs won playoff spots. Washington, Pittsburgh AMD Colorado has been eliminated from playoff competition.
Al
1. Toronto, 89-63
2. Detroit, 85-67
3. Houston, 84-69
Wild Cards
4. New York, 85-67
5. Seattle, 83-69
6. Boston, 83-69
7. Cleveland, 80-71
8. Texas, 79-74
9. Kansas City, 76-76
Chicago’s Baltimore, Minnesota, Athletics and Angels were eliminated from playoff competition.
The top two teams in each league will win a goodbye in the first round. The other four teams in each league played in three wildcard rounds, with No. 3 hosting No. 6 and all three games, and No. 4 hosting No. 5 and all five.
Category winners are guaranteed to earn the top three seeds, even if the wildcard team has a better record.
No in the second round of the top 5. 1 will host the winners of No. 4-5, while 2 will host the winners of No. 3-6. If you do that, no. 1 seed is guaranteed not to play division winners until the LCS.
next
Thursday: San Francisco (Logan Webb14-10, 3.34 ERA) Dodgers (Yoshinobu Yamamoto11-8, 2.66 ERA), 7:10pm, Sportsnet LA, AM 570, KTNQ 1020
Friday: San Francisco (*Robbie Ray11-7, 3.50 ERA) Dodgers (*Clayton Car Show10-2, 3.53 ERA), 7:10pm, Apple TV+, AM 570, KTNQ 1020
Saturday: San Francisco (Kai-Wei Teng2-4, 6.41 ERA) Dodgers (Tyler Glasnow3-3, 3.06 ERA), 6:10pm, Sportsnet LA, I have 570, KTNQ 1020
SundayDodgers’ San Francisco (TBD) (TBD)Emmett Shehan6-3, 3.17 ERA), 1:10pm, Sports Net, I have 570, KTNQ 1020
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Just in case you missed it
And finally
19 years ago today, the Dodgers tie San Diego by hitting four home runs at the ninth bottom and win it Nomar GarciaparaA home run on the 10th. .
Until next time…
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