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Dodgers Rumors: Some Angered By Trevor Bauer Returning To Social Media

Matthew Moreno
3 Min Read
Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Trevor Bauer to a record-setting contract this past offseason they exposed themselves to criticism and potential for disaster due to his lightning rod personality and history of questionable behavior on social media.

Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman assured the organization conducted an exhaustive background check — like with other signings — and was confident in Bauer being a positive presence not only on the field but in the community as well.

That went by the wayside when Bauer was accused by a San Diego woman of sexual assault. In the time leading up to a hearing for whether or not an ex parte restraining order would be extended, another report of misconduct alleged by a woman in Ohio came to light.

L.A. Superior Court judge Dianna Gould-Saltman dissolved the temporary restraining order, though Bauer has remained on the restricted list and last month was ruled out for the remainder of regular season and postseason.

An avid user of social media, the 30-year-old has largely been absent from various platforms since first being placed on administrative leave in July. However, that changed Tuesday night — the eve of the Dodgers facing the St. Louis Cardinals in the Wild Card Game.

Bauer’s return to his YouTube channel and promise for more content throughout the playoffs, angered some with the Dodgers, according to Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times:

The Dodgers have skillfully avoided discussing Bauer since his early-summer banishment, but seething uniformed and non-uniformed personnel alike unleashed waves of expletives Tuesday afternoon when asked about Bauer’s video.

“Are you [kidding] me?” one Dodgers person asked.

Soon after posting his video, Bauer held a watch party on YouTube for the American League Wild Card Game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.

It’s unclear what else Bauer has planned, but in his video posted Tuesday, said, “This is a channel that aims to celebrate baseball culture and entertain, and I love bringing you guys along for that ride with me. So, I’ll see you all in a video here soon.”

Will MLB suspend Bauer

As MLB continues its investigation into the right-hander, there reportedly are some within the league who believe he could face a suspension for multiple years.

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Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com