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TANNER SCOTT
0-0 W-L •
0.93 WHIP •
2.40 ERA
0-0 W-L
0.93 WHIP
2.40 ERA
Serves up game-tying homer vs. Cubs Scott blew the save Tuesday against the Cubs after giving up a solo home run in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Impact Summoned to protect a 10-9 lead in a back-and-forth battle, Scott was one out away from nabbing the save before serving up a long to ball to Miguel Amaya. It was the second blown save of the year for the 30-year-old left-hander, who has still worked to an impressive 2.77 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 11:0 K:BB through his first 13 innings. Although the Dodgers aren't short on other high-leverage arms with closing experience, Scott should still remain the favorite for saves going forward despite Tuesday's hiccup.
APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE
Happ hits game-ending single in the 10th as the Cubs rally past Dodgers 11-10
Ian Happ hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs outlasted the Los Angeles Dodgers for a wild 11-10 victoryAPRIL 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Completes shutout of Texas Scott allowed one hit in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Rangers.
Impact Scott put away the Rangers for his second save of the series and finished off a five-inning scoreless relief effort by the Dodgers bullpen. He's now worked seven straight scoreless innings and is tied for second in baseball with eight saves.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Freddie Freeman's sac fly, six relievers piece together 1-0 Dodgers win over Rangers
Freddie Freeman broke up a scoreless game with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly and six Dodgers relievers completed the shutout after starter Tyler Glasnow left with lower leg cramps...APRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Locks down seventh save Scott allowed two hits in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.
Impact Scott made things a little interesting by putting two runners on base with one out, but he induced a double-play grounder from Josh Jung to end the threat. Scott is up to seven saves in eight opportunities, and he's added two holds. The 30-year-old southpaw has a 2.45 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 10:0 K:BB over 11 innings this season. He's not overwhelming with velocity, but he is one of the Dodgers' most trusted relievers, so he should remain in the high-leverage mix as long as he's getting the job done.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Edman hits leadoff HR filling in for Ohtani and Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Texas 3-0
Yoshinobu Yamamoto matched his career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings after Tommy Edman led off the game with a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Texas Range...APRIL 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes out side for sixth save Scott earned a save against the Rockies on Wednesday, allowing one hit and striking out three batters in a scoreless inning of work.
Impact Scott was tasked with protecting a one-run lead in the ninth inning. The lefty allowed a two-out single but otherwise overwhelmed Colorado, recording all three of his outs on punchouts. Scott needed just 10 pitches to record those trio of strikeouts, and he notched an impressive six whiffs on those offerings. He is tied for the third in the league with six saves on the season and has posted a standout 10:0 K:BB over 10 innings.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani hits 448-foot homer in 7-run 1st inning, Dodgers hold on for 8-7 win to sweep Rockies
Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers’ seven-run first inning, and Los Angeles held on for an 8-7 victory over the Colorado RockiesAPRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches fifth save Scott earned a save against the Rockies on Monday, allowing two hits and striking out one batter over one scoreless inning.
Impact It wasn't the easiest save for Scott, as he allowed two of the first three batters he faced to reach base while trying to protect a two-run ninth-inning lead. However, the left-hander recovered to retire the final two batters of the frame, resulting in his fifth save. Scott has emerged as the Dodgers' top option for ninth-inning work, as he's converted five of six save opportunities so far while posting a 3.00 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 7:0 K:BB over nine innings.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers beat Rockies 5-3 but Colorado avoids another shutout in 4th straight loss
Mookie Betts hit a two-run homer, Shohei Ohtani also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 5-3APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up forth save Scott worked a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his fourth save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Cubs.
Impact The southpaw fired 12 of 16 pitches for strikes as he delivered his fourth straight scoreless appearance to begin the month of April. Scott has some bumpy performances in March, but he appears to be settling in as the Dodgers' primary closing option, although there's been plenty of chances to go around. Blake Treinen, who worked the eighth inning Friday, also has two saves, and Alex Vesia picked one up when the Dodgers opened their campaign in Tokyo.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Yamamoto tosses 2-hit ball over 6 innings and Edman hits 3-run homer as Dodgers beat Cubs 3-0
Yoshinobu Yamamoto scattered two hits over six innings, Tommy Edman snapped a scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the sixth and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-...APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Scott becomes first MLB pitcher since '03 to earn 3-pitch save while facing 3 batters PHILADELPHIA -- Baseball is rarely easy as 1-2-3. But Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott not only got the three outs required to lock down the sa...
APRIL 6 • MLB.COM
Tanner Scott becomes 5th pitcher since 1988 to face 3 batters and throw 3 pitches and get save
Tanner Scott gave up a leadoff single in the ninth inning and still managed to become the fifth pitcher since 1988 to get a three-pitch save while facing three battersAPRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures third save Scott earned the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Phillies, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact Scott needed only three pitches to lock down his third save of the season. After giving up a leadoff single on his first offering, he quickly bounced back with a double play and a lineout to end the game. The southpaw owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 4:0 K:BB across six innings, having received four of the Dodgers' six save opportunities so far in 2025.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Sasaki remains winless, Kiké Hernández, Conforto homer as Dodgers beat Phillies 3-1 for 9-1 start
Roki Sasaki allowed one run while pitching into the fifth inning, Kiké Hernández and Michael Conforto homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 for a 9...APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies' Harper says 'only losers complain' about how much World Series champion Dodgers spend
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper loves LA — well, at least the World Series champion Dodgers freewheeling spending on their way to the nearly $320 million payrollAPRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches save No. 2 Scott didn't allow a baserunner or strike out a batter in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday versus Atlanta.
Impact Facing the heart of the lineup with a 3-1 advantage, Scott entered for the ninth inning Tuesday and induced three groundball outs on just 10 pitches. The clean performance ended a stretch of three straight appearances in which the left-hander allowed a run. Scott remains the favorite for save chances in Los Angeles and now leads the club with two, but Blake Treinen and Alex Vesia also have one apiece.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers improve to 7-0 behind Dustin May after beating winless Braves 3-1
Dustin May pitched five strong innings after missing nearly two years, Mookie Betts hit his third go-ahead homer of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the winless Atlanta...APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows
Major League Baseball’s average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated PressAPRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Glasnow pitches 5 scoreless innings and Dodgers beat winless Braves 6-1 to open 6-0
Tyler Glasnow tossed five shutout innings in his season debut, Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-1APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After a breakout rookie year, rising star Jackson Merrill hopes a World Series title is next
Entering his second year in the big leagues, Jackson Merrill is ready to turn the page.MARCH 29
Blows save Friday Scott was charged with a blown save in Friday's 8-5 extra-inning win over the Tigers, giving up a run on three hits in an inning of work.
Impact Called in to protect a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth inning, Scott gave up an RBI single to Manuel Margot with two outs to tie the score, then nearly served up a game-winning double to Riley Greene -- only for Margot to stumble coming around third and get thrown out at the plate on a play that required video review. Scott has been handed two of the Dodgers' first three save chances of the season, with Blake Treinen getting Thursday's opportunity while the southpaw worked the eighth inning and recorded a hold.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
