Trending Now - Trevor Bauer Joins Long Island Ducks, Eyes MLB Comeback
WHO:
Fox News - Ducks team president Michael Pfaff stated that the reaction to Trevor Bauer's signing has “been really positive so far.”
Daily Mail Sports - Trevor Bauer is 35 years old.
ESPN - Trevor Bauer, a former Cy Young winner, has signed with the Long Island Ducks.
NY Post - Trevor Bauer is described as a polarizing figure in baseball.
WHAT:
ESPN - Bauer is set to pitch for the Long Island Ducks in his 15th professional season.
NY Post - Bauer has not pitched in the United States since 2021.
ESPN - Bauer is scheduled to pitch on opening night, April 21st, 2026, for the Long Island Ducks.
ESPN - Bauer will be "Mic'd Up" for all games and practices to create content for his and the team's outlets.
ESPN - Bauer is attempting to revive his big league career after serving a 194-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy.
ESPN - Bauer was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers in January 2023.
ESPN - Bauer was named the Mexican Baseball League's pitcher of the year in 2024.
WHERE:
ESPN - The Long Island Ducks are located in Central Islip, New York.
ESPN - Bauer pitched in Japan in 2025 and signed a contract with the Diablos Rojos of Mexico City.
WHEN:
ESPN - Bauer's opening night with the Ducks is scheduled for April 21st, 2026.
ESPN - Bauer's signing with the Long Island Ducks was announced on Thursday, March 31st, 2026.
ESPN - Bauer's opening night with the Ducks is scheduled for April 21st, 2026.
WHY:
ESPN - Bauer expressed his excitement about competing in front of U.S. fans again this season, highlighting the Ducks' tradition and the incredible players who have been part of the organization.
Daily Mail Sports - Bauer was blackballed by MLB franchises after multiple allegations of sexual assault were made against him.
ESPN - Bauer expressed his excitement about competing in front of U.S. fans again and being part of the Ducks' tradition.
HOW:
ESPN - Bauer signed a five-game contract with the Diablos Rojos of Mexico City in 2025 before agreeing to stay for the remainder of the season.
ESPN - Bauer's civil claims related to his suspension were settled, and he was never charged with a crime.
(UPDATED April 3, 2026 03:51 UTC)
Fox News reported that Ducks team president Michael Pfaff noted the reaction to Trevor Bauer's signing has been really positive so far. Bauer is set to pitch for the Long Island Ducks in his 15th professional season, with his opening night scheduled for April 21st. He expressed his excitement about competing in front of U.S. fans again this season, emphasizing the Ducks' rich tradition and the incredible players who have been part of the organization.
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(UPDATED April 2, 2026 21:08 UTC)
Trevor Bauer, who is 35 years old, has not pitched in the United States since 2021 after being blackballed by MLB franchises due to multiple allegations of sexual assault. In 2025, he signed a five-game contract with the Diablos Rojos of Mexico City and later decided to stay for the remainder of the season. This marks a significant chapter in Bauer's career as he continues to play outside of Major League Baseball.
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(UPDATED April 2, 2026 19:21 UTC)
Trevor Bauer, a Cy Young winner and a polarizing figure in baseball, has signed with the Long Island Ducks and is set to pitch on opening night, April 21st. After serving a 194-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy, Bauer is eager to revive his big league career and will be "Mic'd Up" for all games and practices to create content. His signing was announced on Tuesday, and he expressed excitement about competing in front of U.S. fans again and being part of the Ducks' tradition.