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Trevor Bauer Throws No-Hitter for Long Island Ducks Amid Ongoing MLB Return Quest
4/27/2026, 12:14:39 PM
No-Hitter Highlights Bauer's Return to U.S. Baseball
On Sunday at Penn Medicine Park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer threw a seven-inning no-hitter for the Long Island Ducks against the Lancaster Stormers. The Ducks won 13–0. Bauer delivered 84 pitches, struck out seven, walked one and allowed no hits. He faced 22 batters; 54 pitches were strikes. The walk followed a pitch-clock violation in the sixth.
Suspension History and Atlantic League Signing
Bauer’s last MLB game was on June 28 2021 for the Dodgers. Two days later he was placed on administrative leave after sexual-assault allegations, and MLB issued a 324-game suspension later reduced on appeal. The Dodgers released him in January 2023. He then pitched in Japan (2023, 2025) and Mexico (2024), posting ERAs of 2.59 and 2.48. He officially signed with the Long Island Ducks in early May and said he looked forward to competing in front of U.S. fans again.
League Actions and Scout Assessment
MLB placed Bauer on administrative leave, suspended him for violating its Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy, and has not reinstated him. An Atlantic League scout said Bauer “showed flashes of the guy he used to be and a guy who could help a club,” adding his velocity remains “solid, mostly 92-94 mph.”
Criticism, Media Pressure, and Career Goals
Bauer described himself as “blackballed” and urged media attention to pressure MLB, arguing that increased coverage could force a reconsideration of his status. He also posted a self-deprecating message on X that mocked his own performance. Additionally, he said his career aim is to serve as an example that players can acknowledge mistakes, adjust, and improve.
Conflicting Reports on Suspension Length
One source reports the suspension was reduced to 184 games, while two other sources list the reduced term as 194 games.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’m looking forward to competing in front of U.S. fans again this season,” — Trevor Bauer, Ducks statement
- “He showed flashes of the guy he used to be and a guy who can help a club,” — Atlantic League scout, NY Post interview
- “I’m blackballed,” — Trevor Bauer, post-game interview
Upcoming Start
Bauer is slated to start the Ducks’ home series against the Lexington Legends on Saturday. He reiterated his goal to “play the second half of my career in a better way than I played the first half,” and continues to seek a return to MLB.
