Tag: Tanner Scott

Dodgers Maintaining Trust In Veteran Relief Pitchers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are only in the first week of what's projected to be roughly a three-month stretch without Edwin Díaz as he recovers from right elbow surgery, and their bullpen already is showing signs of some trouble. The…

Tanner Scott Downplays Opportunity To Become Temporary Dodgers Closer

With Edwin Díaz undergoing right elbow surgery that will keep him out until the second half of the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are planning to rely on multiple relief pitchers in his absence rather than deciding on a temporary…

Tanner Scott To Likely Receive Bulk Of Save Chances Without Set Dodgers Closer

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Edwin Díaz on the 15-day injured list on April 20 because of loose bodies in his right elbow that will force him to undergo surgery. It certainly hurts the Dodgers' bullpen, but the team is…

Tanner Scott Starts Brimless Hat Trend For Dodgers Bullpen, But Not All Convinced

Hours before the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays, Edwin Díaz emerged from the clubhouse wearing a brimless team cap. It's not something readily available in stores, but rather a…

Dave Roberts Details What’s Different For Tanner Scott In 2026

Tanner Scott's first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers did not go according to plan, but the team is counting on him to bounce back in 2026. Scott made some changes to his approach and already looks like a different…

Dodgers Bullpen Emerging As Biggest Strength Of Roster?

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a season-opening sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks behind dominant pitching performances from their starters and relievers. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Emmet Sheehan and Tyler Glasnow combined to allow eight runs in their respective starts, but it was…

Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day Roster For 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially set their 26-man roster for the 2026 season ahead of Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In terms of pure position players and pitchers, the team is carrying 12 and 13, respectively. Then, of…

Dodgers Want Tanner Scott To Be More Unpredictable

Tanner Scott is among the Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers looking to get back on track this year after a disappointing 2025 season. The left-hander posted a 4.74 ERA, 4.70 FIP, 1.26 WHIP and an MLB-worst 10 blown saves in 57…

Dave Roberts: Tanner Scott Will Be A ‘Big Part’ Of Dodgers Bullpen

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Tanner Scott last offseason, they expected him to lock down the ninth inning and pitch in their highest-leverage moments. The Dodgers made a significant investment in Scott, who signed for $72 million over four…

Tanner Scott Hopes Evan Phillips Re-Signs With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers' group of free agents expanded to include Evan Phillips after he was non-tendered at the start of the offseason. That made the right-hander a free agent while he navigates the recovery process from having Tommy John…

Dodgers News: Tanner Scott Focused On Rebounding By Playing To His Strengths

Tanner Scott's first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers did not go according to plan as he was hampered by injuries and went on to have the worst year of his career. Scott finished 1-4 with a 4.74 ERA, 4.70…

Andrew Friedman: Tanner Scott ‘Hungry’ To Help Dodgers Bullpen In 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not receive the results they were expecting from Tanner Scott in 2025 after making him MLB's third-highest paid relief pitcher in terms of average annual value (AAV). The Dodgers envisioned Scott as their primary closer…