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Trevor Bauer Throws No-Hitter, Says MLB Blackballs Him

4/28/2026

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Bauer No-Hitter

Trevor Bauer, Long Island Ducks pitcher, threw a seven-inning no-hitter on April 26, 2026, leading a 13-0 victory over the Lancaster Stormers.
He struck out seven batters, issued one walk, and completed the game on 84 pitches.
Bauer claimed he is blackballed and barred from MLB because of league and media bias, despite his 2020 National League Cy Young Award and a 324-game suspension for a domestic-violence policy.

Summary

Ducks Sweep

The Ducks completed a series sweep of the Lancaster Stormers at Penn Medicine Park in Pennsylvania on Sunday, outscoring them 19-2 and winning the second game 6-2 after a 13-0 no-hitter.
It was the Ducks' third franchise no-hitter and first on the road.
Trevor Bauer debuted in the Atlantic League the previous week, marking his first pro appearance after a five-year MLB suspension and a civil settlement of sexual-assault allegations.

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Bauer Debut

Atlantic League scout reported Bauer’s fastball still reaches 92-94 mph and showed flashes of his old breaking ball.
In his first Ducks start, he threw four innings, allowed two runs on five hits, three walks and eight strikeouts.
His MLB career includes 83-69 wins, a 3.79 ERA across 222 games (212 starts).
The Atlantic League’s doubleheader rule limits games to seven innings, setting his no-hitter length.

Summary

Bauer Overcomes Allergy

Bauer said severe allergy attacks left his eyes swollen shut the night before his no-hitter.
He said pitching at Mexico’s 7,600-ft elevations taught him to adjust pitch movement.
In Japan he learned to rely on vertical splitters and lateral curveballs as hitters chase fewer pitches.
He said diverse fan experiences abroad inspired him to bring new energy to U.S. stadiums.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1998 by Frank Boulton, the Atlantic League launched as an independent circuit for former MLB players. A 2019 three-year MLB partnership let it test rule changes and host veterans such as Jose Canseco. In 2026, Cy-Young winner Trevor Bauer pitched a seven-inning no-hitter for the Long Island Ducks, highlighting the league’s redemption role.

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Bauer No-Hitter

Trevor Bauer, Long Island Ducks pitcher, threw a seven-inning no-hitter on April 26, 2026, leading a 13-0 victory over the Lancaster Stormers.
He struck out seven batters, issued one walk, and completed the game on 84 pitches.
Bauer claimed he is blackballed and barred from MLB because of league and media bias, despite his 2020 National League Cy Young Award and a 324-game suspension for a domestic-violence policy.

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