Buehler

Greg Fiume/Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Dodgers announced that star right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler has been placed on the injured list with a right forearm strain. L.A. recalled pitcher…

SAN FRANCISCO  — Walker Buehler’s season already was heading for another disappointing turn Friday night after he gave up three runs in four innings against the San Francisco Giants.By the…

Earlier in the week, Walker Buehler chucked his glove in anger when he reached the dugout.On Saturday night, he simply scratched his head, flipped off his cap and buried his face in a…

The Dodgers are six weeks into their season and the right-handed anchor of their rotation is still missing.No, not that one.The other one — their big-game pitcher, Mr. Game 163, the one with…

CHICAGO — Two weeks ago, Mookie Betts was one of the Dodgers coldest hitters, epitomizing the slow start many of the team’s big-name batters were suffering to start the season.Despite their…

The role of an ace comes with myriad responsibilities.Opening day starts. Playoff outings. And, over the course of a season, the need to occasionally serve as a stopper for a pitching staff,…

PHOENIX  — There were harmless grounders and confused swings against the curveball and slider. The cutter induced weak contact and efficiently ended at-bats. Even the changeup was key,…

PHOENIX — There was no formal meeting, no grand announcement or ceremonial declaration.Instead, the changing of the guard occurred in a brief conversation between manager and pitcher at the…

ATLANTA — For the second time in two weeks, Walker Buehler will start on short rest with the Dodgers’ season on the line.With Max Scherzer unable to pitch in Game 6 of the National League…

There are missed strike calls, and then there's this. Dodgers' starter Walker Buehler — and everyone at Dodger Stadium and everyone watching from home — thought he had strike three…