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For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise

For a World Series that was supposed to feature an epic battle between sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, guys like Mark Leiter Jr., Luke Weaver, Alex Vesia and Anthony Banda...

NOVEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freddie Freeman's World Series spikes, Mookie Betts' batting gloves going to baseball Hall of Fame

Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts have a place in the Hall of Fame after the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series title, donating their equipment to Cooperstown

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers' Jack Flaherty knocked out in second inning by Yankees in World Series Game 5

Jack Flaherty was chased early for the second straight time when trying to clinch a postseason series for his hometown team, giving up four runs and getting just four outs as the N...

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Pirates Anthony Banda, Brent Honeywell Jr. represent unique, successful duo in Dodgers bullpen When one thinks of the 2024 Dodgers roster, names such as Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts or Freddie Freeman will likely be the first that come...

OCTOBER 16 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Opening for Knack on Sunday Banda is opening Sunday's game against the Rockies, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Landon Knack will serve as the primary pitcher after Banda exits, foreshadowing how the Dodgers might use Knack in the postseason. Banda returned from the injured list Thursday to throw a scoreless 1.1 innings against the Padres.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers visit the Rockies on 4-game road win streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers hit the road against the Colorado Rockies aiming to extend a four-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from injured list Banda (hand) was activated from the injured list Thursday.

Impact Banda has been sidelined since Sept. 9 after fracturing his left hand. He had factored into the save picture before being sidelined, though he's more likely to work in a setup role to conclude the regular season and into the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen sessions Banda (hand) threw a bullpen session Thursday and is scheduled to throw another one over the weekend, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that if Banda is able to get through his next round of mound work without any issues, there is a good chance the he is activated from the injured list when eligible Wednesday. The 31-year-old has been on the injured list since Sept. 10 due to a hairline fracture in his left (throwing) hand.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Playing catch Banda (hand) has started to play catch at the Dodgers' spring training complex in Arizona, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Banda is less than a week removed from going on the 15-day injured list with a fractured left hand, so it's a good sign that he's already throwing. The club remains hopeful that he can make it back before the end of the regular season. Banda has been a nice find for the Dodgers this season, although he had struggled lately before going on the IL, allowing seven runs over his last four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Dodgers bring back Brusdar Graterol as Anthony Banda heads to IL Dodgers Welcome Back Graterol as Banda Hits IL with Broken Hand.

SEPTEMBER 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers reliever Anthony Banda breaks pitching hand in unusual way Dodgers reliever Anthony Banda, an important part of the bullpen, broke his hand when punching a solid object after bad outing.

SEPTEMBER 11 • LATIMES.COM

Dodgers reliever Anthony Banda injures hand after hitting 'solid object' in frustration

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Anthony Banda has been placed on the injured list, the result of a hairline fracture in his left hand sustained when he hit a “solid object.”

SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list The Dodgers placed Banda on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hand fracture.

Impact Banda will be held out until at least Sept. 25 as a result of his injury, though it's possible he misses more than the minimum amount of time considering the fracture is on his throwing hand. Brusdar Graterol (hamstring) was reinstated from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save Sunday Banda allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Rays.

Impact Banda was the closer of choice for manager Dave Roberts on Sunday and got the job done while navigating around a one-out base hit. That's Banda's second save this month and sixth straight outing without allowing a run. He's having a stellar turnaround season in his first year with the Dodgers, posting a 2.18 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 46:16 K:BB in 41.1 innings.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first save Banda struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact Banda got the save opportunity after all of Evan Phillips, Blake Treinen, Alex Vesia and Daniel Hudson were deployed between the fifth and eighth innings. It was a drama-free experience for Banda, who needed just 12 pitches (nine strikes) to retire the side. Hudson, who has been the favorite for saves lately, pitched against the heart of the Athletics' order in the eighth inning. Bullpen depth has been a strength for the Dodgers this year, and Banda's been a successful part of that with a 2.16 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 34:14 K:BB over 33.1 innings while adding five holds and a 1-1 record. Banda is still more likely to work in low-leverage spots, but Sunday's outing is proof he can handle bigger moments.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Kiké Hernandez's 2-run double, Cavan Biggio's RBI single lead Dodgers past Athletics 3-2

Kiké Hernandez had two doubles and two RBIs and Cavan Biggio added a run-scoring single as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 and snapped a streak of six road s...

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Thursday Banda will start Thursday's game against the Phillies, SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Banda has a 2.05 ERA and 20:12 K:BB over 22 innings this season and will make his first start since 2022 on Thursday. The lefty will likely cover only an inning or two before turning things over to the bullpen, with Landon Knack a candidate to work as the bulk reliever.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run double in 11th, lifts Dodgers over Yankees 2-1

Teoscar Hernández broke up a scoreless game with a two-run double in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Yankees 2-1 to stop New York’s season-best eight-game win...

JUNE 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani delivers a walk-off single in the 10th inning of the Dodgers' 3-2 win over Cincinnati

Shohei Ohtani delivered his second major-league walk-off hit, a two-out single in the 10th inning that sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2...

MAY 20

Dodgers acquire lefty Anthony Banda from Guardians for cash

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired pitcher Anthony Banda from the Cleveland Guardians for cash

MAY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outrighted to Triple-A Banda cleared waivers and was outrighted Thursday to Triple-A Rochester, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Banda was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Sunday after allowing five earned runs on nine hits and five walks through seven innings of relief to begin the 2023 season. The 29-year-old will remain part of the organization for now but is no longer on the 40-man roster.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Banda was designated for assignment by Washington on Sunday.

Impact Banda is removed from both the 40- and 26-man roster to make room for Andres Machado with Machado having his contract selected from Triple-A Rochester. In 10 appearances and seven innings for the Nationals, Banda struggled to a 6.43 ERA and 6:5 K:BB. If he goes unclaimed, there's a good chance the southpaw reports to Triple-A Rochester.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for free agency Banda elected free agency Monday.

Impact Banda was one of several veteran minor-leaguers who chose to head to the open market after the Yankees' season came to an end Sunday, when New York lost to Houston in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. The Yankees outrighted Banda off their 40-man roster in early September after the 29-year-old made two appearance for the big club. He covered 26.2 innings in total in the majors in 2022 across stops with the Yankees, Blue Jays and Pirates, pitching to a 6.75 ERA and 2.10 WHIP.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees Hope Newest Reliever Can Blossom After Mechanical Tweaks Anthony Banda made his Yankees debut on Sunday against the Athletics, taking Aroldis Chapman’s spot on the active roster

AUGUST 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Yankees sign lefty Anthony Banda from the Mariners system for pitching depth OAKLAND— With a bullpen that has taken more than its fair share of hits over the last month and a half, the Yankees added veteran left-hande...

AUGUST 28, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM