The Dodgers are planning to start Walker Buehler in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday, manager Dave Roberts informed reporters (including Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times). The 26-year-old last pitched on Saturday, so he’ll be on an extra day of rest when he next takes the ball. He’ll likely be opposed by Rays’ righty Charlie Morton.
A Game 3 start would also position the L.A. ace to pitch on regular rest in a potential Game 7. Buehler has been lights-out so far this postseason, allowing just four runs in 19 innings. In his most recent start, he helped the Dodgers stave off elimination by blanking the Braves across six frames.
More immediately, though, that leaves the NL champions searching for options on Wednesday. Clayton Kershaw will start Game 1 tomorrow, but the Game 2 pitching outlook is murkier. Tony Gonsolin, Julio Urías and Dustin May each picked up starts during the NLCS, but all three were pressed into action in Game 7 against Atlanta. Presumably, one of that trio will return on two days’ rest to take the ball Wednesday, but it’s unlikely any would be able to work particularly deep into that game.
Whoever said pen game G2, you got it
I said pen game. What do I win?
That rush of emotion when you’re right
All I got. Haha
I think it will be May. He hasn’t been stretched out a ton this postseason but he only pitched an inning in Game 7, and he’s probably their best upside play. I can see them letting him run 3-5 innings, before emptying the tank on the bullpen knowing they have an off day between game 2 and 3. I think that would set them up nicely to do a bullpen game in game 6 too. You figure Kershaw goes game 5, Buehler in 7. Game 4 starter is the only one that doesn’t repeat, so let that be either Gonsolin or Urias (probably Gonsolin, who was their second best starting pitcher in the regular season by xFIP)
I believe the technical industry term is “Johnny Allstaff”
Just curious why did you change your username from Commonsense to laughing@?
Did your other account get banned?
Honest question.
Why did the Pat Light Retires article disappear?
I know, I was wondering if I was imagining something or what.
Well my cognitive ability isn’t impaired, so I guess that makes two of us lol.
Since Dodger fans seem to think they have the series in the wraps, why not just start calling them the covid champs? I mean, 2020 is considered to be one of the worst years in modern history and the Dodgers will forever be engrained winning a championship the same year. One of the most hated years for one of the most hated teams.
Seems fitting!
All the other 29 teams definitely dodged a bullet!
Take it easy, Champ. Maybe stop talking for awhile.
You’re really annoying
You hate your own team. Go away. You lost. No one cares what you think of the title
The winner of the title will win the most games of any champion in playoff history AND it’s top seed vs top seed. Call it what you want. Flags fly forever
did you have the same perspective after the Astros beat your Dodgers and then later found caught cheating? I bet you didn’t believe in your, “Flags fly forever” BS!
Bro it’s almost as if Dave Roberts stole your mom with how salty you are. Chill it’s just sports.
Damn dude. You’re so bent out of shape over this you are pretending I’m an Astro apologist now? That title should be vacated. They cheated.
The dodgers beat the Braves on the field in 7 fantastic games. There’s no comparison to the biggest cheating scandal in 100 years and freakin Covid…. you’re just spewing BS
No kidding, That kid Is so bitter.
Says the dude who changed his username from commonsense cause nobody liked you lmao. Pot meet kettle.
Blame the padre fans who called me an insecure ck sucker and then reported me when I cussed him out around the sensors, even though that’s what they did!!! Gotta love MLBTR. Can’t police the actual threads but will bans someone if they are reported! Blame Javia and/or brewer88
Can’t use the name anymore. My opinions are still way better than Soroka. If you think we are equals, well you must still be mad I called you out that no one wants wil myers and you are lashing out. Whatever
I have to think you are in the minority. At least I hope.
Sorry I couldn’t hear your petty/stupid comment over all the choking you guys were doing
No worries. The Braves organization lost their gag reflex a long time ago – for them, it’s just another season to learn from, which often follows with another choke.
Poor guy
This doesn’t seem like an insecure Braves fan at all……….
The Dodgers are one of the most hated teams? I wouldn’t even put them in the top 10
Ok
ROFL at Mr. Sour Grapes!!!!!!! Your team chokes away a 3-1 advantage and your take is that no team wants to win this year?!!!!! Back to your Pop Tarts and X Box basement boy!
Boy, talk about sour grapes! Look, in the years ahead, the 2020 WS will be a valid championship. But i’ll admit it won’t have the same cache as any other year.
Whoever wins won it all legitimately, but it wasn’t a full year, so in my mind, the best it would mean is that they’re the champs across half a season.
If my favorite team had one it all this season (and i’m disappointed they didn’t), it would be a valid championship, but i’d still feel like the team had something to prove in 2021. That they could do it over 162.
Meh
This would be more valid if it ended up Brewers/Blue Jays or something. Teams that either wouldn’t make the playoffs normally or just weren’t the quality expected of a champ
But the top 2 records facing off after a record number of games leading up to it? This is the most tested a champ has been in Oct in decades imo. No off days for 3 series is a HUGE disadvantage. Neither of these teams will have anything to prove in 2021
Honestly Boston and Nationals May not win their title with this setup. It’s way more of a marathon than normal, and I enjoy it
Game 2 should be May and Gonsolin. Save Urias for game 4. Hopefully Kershaw pitches 6+ so that the bullpen is rested for game 2.
I think your plan is best. Gives Dodgers the best path for the title.
I agree and rays outside of Henry should not run off 2020 kershaw before the 6th but hope it’s the new playoff kershaw. The true question is can the Dodgers hit the rays pitching where they don’t have fielder! I do see Rays up 2-0 in this series easily.
Randy I meant
Rays take game 1
Dodgers take game 2/3
Rays win the rest of the series
That’s my prediction anyways
Because your prediction for the Dodgers Braves series was so spot on… Giants fan
Yeah, subtract a base running mistake and the Braves win that series. You act like your flawless team had that series in their pocket from game 1 onward.
*multiple baserunning mistakes
You’re super awkward
They won because their pitching bunkered down and stopped giving the Braves big innings.
Baseball1600 is scared that if the dodgers win no giants fan will be able to say “your last chip was 88”
Sure. Let’s subtract reality and insert the pretend result and act like that since that’s the way we want it, that’s all that matters. Dream on…..
“subtract a base running mistake and the Braves win that series”
Nonsense
“it’s unlikely any would be able to work particularly deep into that game…..”
May threw18 pitches on Sunday. If Doc just allows him to pitch, he’ll be fine on Wednesday. No reason why May can’t throw 75-90 pitches in game 2.
I feel like a lot of people forget pitchers throw in between their starts
It’s become the norm that those bullpen/tune up sessions are in game action for an inning for maybe 2 when it’s October. So I agree, May’s pitches in G7 were minimal enough that he in theory should be an option G2.
With the built in off days, all 3 of Gonsolin/May/Urias won’t be getting their own starts. La got beat by piggybacking starters, I wouldn’t be shocked to see them do it vs TB
I’d be shocked if Urias doesnt start game 4, he’s been solid.
I don’t see them searching for options. I’m pretty sure they know exactly what options they have.
Dodgers could also swap a bench player to add another starter to the WS roster. Perhaps bump Lux or Beaty for Mitchell White or Josh Sborz to make the Game 2 start.
With the DH, pinch hitting is less critical, so I doubt either of these guys would be missed.
You want three bench players? Risky.
Good point…Just took another look at the NLCS roster and carrying yet another pitcher would leave them thin on the bench. Perhaps you swap out Alex Wood for one of Sborz or White?
Dustin May starts game 2, and depending on how far he goes and score, Alex Wood follows him? Rather than showing the Rays the same pitchers
Anyone?
I’m a huge dodger fan, but the rays are going to be a very big hurdle. The dodgers have proven time and time again they can destroy mediocre pitching and have trouble hitting good pitching especially if they haven’t seen them before. Outside of Mookie none of the other hitters have faced these guys with the exception of Morton who handled them a few years ago.
Just hoping all the scouting info pays off and the boys come out swinging. If they don’t, we could see a lot of strike outs and more frustration.
I didn’t see a lot of strikeouts against Braves pitching. The rays are the ones striking out.
Dodgers better win game 1.
If 2020 kershaw shows up and Dodgers manage hit them over the wall yes! 50/50
Rays pitching n def is incredible
Was really hoping that Beuhler would tell Dave he wanted to go for game 2. Would have set up the rotation pretty well with the off day. Oh well, I expect they will find a way to get it done no matter how it shakes out. As I see it, for the Rays it’s all about their pitching. The DODGERS have pretty good pitching and really good bats. Should be a good series, hopefully with the Dodgers breaking through in 6 games.
Game 2 to May. for 3-4 innings, then 2 inngs of Gonsolin and the bullpen.
Urias game 4.and the May/Gonsolin two-headed beast in game 6 if needed.
Buehler rested and primed for game 7.
If Rays are leading series, 3-2, you may flip games 6 and 7.