38 Scoreless Innings: The Dodgers Bullpen Is Doing The Unthinkable, And The League Is Still Talking About It

Okay, you guys hear about this? Even as a die-hard fan, I gotta say, what the Dodgers bullpen is doing right now is absolutely bonkers. It's one of those runs that makes you stop and stare, wondering if you're actually seeing this play out.

They just stretched their scoreless streak out of the 'pen to a mind-blowing 38 innings, throwing two more zeros on the board in a 5-1 win over the Brewers on Sunday afternoon. This isn't just a good run, this is history. Elias Sports Bureau confirmed it: it's the longest stretch for any Dodgers team in 137 years, going all the way back to before the mound was even at its current distance in 1893. Not even their nine World Series-winning clubs pulled off something like this! It’s also the longest scoreless bullpen run across the Majors since Cleveland put up 38 2/3 shutout innings back in 2017. The all-time MLB record? That's 45 2/3 innings from the Tigers in 1962. They are seriously closing in on that.

Who Even IS This Bullpen?

What makes this even crazier is how they're doing it. This insane streak has spanned 12 games, kicking off in the eighth inning on May 12, and it’s been a total team effort. We're talking 12 different pitchers stepping onto that mound and getting outs. Guys like Edgardo Henriquez, Tanner Scott, and Kyle Hurt have been pulling serious weight, each with five appearances and over five innings pitched. Then you've got Alex Vesia, Blake Treinen, Will Klein, and a whole list of others like Jonathan Hernández, Paul Gervase, Wyatt Mills, Jack Dreyer, Charlie Barnes, and Chayce McDermott, all throwing crucial innings.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts nailed it, saying, "They’re on a heater. It’s one of those things where when it doesn’t go well, they get the blame. And when it does go well, they don’t get a lot of credit." He added, "But they are getting the credit now, and it’s earned. Really happy for those guys. We spread those innings pretty well with a lot of different arms." They've gone 9-3 during this streak, outscoring opponents 66-19. That’s just brutal.

No All-Star, No Problem?

Here's the kicker: they're doing all of this without their All-Star closer Edwin Díaz, who's been sidelined since April 20 with loose bodies in his right elbow! Since he went down, this bullpen has been on another level, leading the Majors in bullpen ERA at a ridiculous 2.21, and sitting second in opponents' batting average against the bullpen at .187. Catcher Dalton Rushing summed it up perfectly: "They’re pretty relentless. Everyone wants the ball, regardless of who you are, regardless of the situation."

Kyle Hurt has been huge, throwing 14 straight scoreless innings since April 19, even working out of trouble Saturday. He pitched just 8 2/3 innings in his two prior seasons before Tommy John surgery in 2024, but this year? He's got a 0.60 ERA in 15 games and 15 innings. Hurt explained their mindset, "We’re just being ready for any situation. Everyone is just embracing when their name is called and not overcomplicating everything."

What's Next for This Juggernaut?

After Sunday, the Dodgers also led the Majors in reliever ERA at 2.87. With this kind of pitching, the first-place Dodgers are absolutely locked in, chasing a historic three-peat. Teoscar Hernández, who tied his career high with six RBIs on Saturday, confidently stated, "They’re built for this and they’re ready for it." Wednesday brings a Yamamoto 'Game 7 Last Out' Bobblehead Giveaway, so maybe that'll be the night the streak somehow gets even wilder. We'll be watching.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.