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Column: For Dodgers, Walker Buehler’s evolution remains a ‘process’ that they’re working through
6 months, 1 week ago

Column: For Dodgers, Walker Buehler’s evolution remains a ‘process’ that they’re working through

LA Times  

A Dodgers trainer and manager Dave Roberts check on pitcher Walker Buehler in the fourth inning Wednesday. “I just think there’s a little bit less on and little bit, for the lack of a better term, like, f— you behind it,” Buehler said. “I’m not going to walk out there and keep getting killed trying to do what I used …

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‘Ownership of the game’: Former Dodgers ace Walker Buehler is ready to return
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Ownership of the game’: Former Dodgers ace Walker Buehler is ready to return

LA Times  

On an otherwise quiet backfield at the Dodgers’ Camelback Ranch complex this spring, a barrage of expletives rang out from the mound one late February day. “He’s in his leg kick,” one Dodgers official in attendance cracked with a laugh, “and he’s still talking s—.” Two years and a second Tommy John surgery later, the old Buehler — in mind, …

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Hernández: Dodgers ace Walker Buehler searching for old self
2 years, 7 months ago

Hernández: Dodgers ace Walker Buehler searching for old self

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. “I think velocity is one thing and movement’s the other,” Buehler said. “Trying to get it to move a little later, move a little more, go a little faster, is always a thing.” Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler celebrates as …

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Walker Buehler grinds out ace-worthy effort in Dodgers’ win over Tigers
2 years, 7 months ago

Walker Buehler grinds out ace-worthy effort in Dodgers’ win over Tigers

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler delivers during the second inning of a 6-3 win over the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. But he got the results he — and the team — needed anyway, pitching five scoreless innings to help the Dodgers win 6-3 and take two of three games against the Tigers this weekend at Dodger Stadium. …

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‘He’s just that talented’: Stories from Walker Buehler’s rise as Dodgers ace
2 years, 8 months ago

‘He’s just that talented’: Stories from Walker Buehler’s rise as Dodgers ace

LA Times  

Karen Walker had never heard anyone use the word “perennial” in a speech before. “The success that he’s had, I’m not surprised,” said Shaffar, one of the many influences in Buehler’s rise as one of baseball’s best pitchers, and perhaps the best arm on the Dodgers star-studded staff. That was really cool to see.” — Clayton Kershaw on Walker Buehler’s …

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Ability to turn balls into strikes puts Austin Barnes behind the plate for Game 3
4 years, 2 months ago

Ability to turn balls into strikes puts Austin Barnes behind the plate for Game 3

LA Times  

Dodgers closer Joe Kelly is congratulated by catcher Austin Barnes after earning the save in a win over the San Diego Padres in the NLDS. Smith, who has a stronger throwing arm than Barnes but is not as nimble of a receiver, caught Buehler’s first three playoff starts, the hard-throwing right-hander allowing four earned runs and eight hits in 13 …

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