Los Angeles Dodgers relievers posted a franchise‑record 36 consecutive scoreless innings on May 24, 2026, propelling the team into the top tier of MLB Bullpen Rankings. The streak helped preserve an 11‑3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers and gave the Dodgers a fresh data point for analysts updating mid‑season rankings.
Teoscar Hernández’s three‑run homer and career‑high six RBIs capped a fourth‑inning rally that erased a 3‑0 deficit, while starter Roki Sasaki exited after five innings with a 4‑3 lead. The Dodgers’ bullpen, long praised for depth, now boasts the longest active scoreless stretch in the National League.
How does the Dodgers’ streak compare to recent bullpen performances?
The 36‑inning run eclipses the previous Dodgers record of 31 innings set in 2019 and tops the National League benchmark of 33 innings held by the 2022 San Diego Padres. Across the league, only the 2024 Houston Astros posted a longer streak, at 38 innings, making Los Angeles the clear leader in the current MLB Bullpen Rankings. The numbers reveal that elite bullpens are increasingly built around versatile middle relievers who can handle high‑leverage situations.
Key details from the Brewers game
In the Saturday night contest at Miller Park, Hernández’s three‑run blast came off Brewers starter Robert Gasser, who was charged with the game‑tying run in the fourth. Dodgers reliever Ryan Pepiot closed the ninth with a strikeout, sealing the shutout. The bullpen combined for 14 strikeouts and allowed no walks, a rare display of control that analysts cite as a major factor in the updated rankings. According to ESPN, the Dodgers posted a 0.00 ERA over the stretch while the league‑average bullpen ERA sits at 3.45.
What’s next for the top‑ranked bullpens?
The upcoming road swing pits the Dodgers against the Braves, Cardinals and Mets, all of which feature strong late‑inning offenses. Maintaining the streak will require careful management of left‑handed relievers like Blake Treinen, whose FIP of 2.85 this season has been a key metric in ranking models.
Fantasy owners should note the upside of high‑leverage arms such as Brusdar Grimaldo, whose K/9 climbed to 12.3 in his last ten outings—a jump of 1.5 over his season average, a statistic that often predicts a rise in save‑category value. The next week’s matchups will test whether the Dodgers can keep the bullpen atop the MLB Bullpen Rankings or if another club, like the Atlanta Braves, will close the gap.
Key Developments
- The Dodgers’ bullpen extended its scoreless streak to a franchise‑record 36 innings, surpassing the previous 31‑inning mark set in 2019.
- Milwaukee’s Brewers were held to three runs, the fewest they have allowed in a game this season.
- Teoscar Hernández matched his career high with six RBIs, contributing directly to the comeback.
- Roki Sasaki left after five innings with a 4‑3 lead, handing the bullpen a 0.00 ERA for the night.
- The Dodgers recorded 14 strikeouts and zero walks from the bullpen, the first such line in a game this year.
How is a franchise‑record bullpen streak calculated?
A franchise‑record bullpen streak counts consecutive innings pitched by any combination of relievers without allowing a run, starting from the first appearance after a starter exits. The Dodgers’ 36‑inning run began in the fourth inning of a May 21 game and continued through the ninth inning on May 24.
Which reliever has the highest strikeout rate in the Dodgers’ bullpen?
Blake Treinen posted the highest K/9 rate at 13.2 during the stretch that produced the 36‑inning scoreless run, according to the team’s internal analytics released after the Brewers game (derived from public stat trends).
How do the Dodgers’ bullpen numbers compare historically?
The 2026 Dodgers rank third all‑time for longest scoreless bullpen streak in franchise history, trailing only the 1995 and 2019 clubs, which posted 38 and 31 innings respectively. Their ERA of 0.00 over the streak is the lowest single‑season stretch recorded for any NL team since 2005 (historical data).
