Blake Treinen has followed an unlikely path to the pros, but he's looked sure-handed in his first two appearances on the mound. ... Former SDSU ace Blake Treinen rises to big leagues. Terry Vandrovec.

Treinen, a 32-year-old right-handed reliever from Wichita and former Jackrabbit, helped the Los Angeles Dodgers to the 2020 world championship this week, earning the save in Game 5, his 11th ...

The South Dakota State University baseball program appears to be a stepping stone to the Major Leagues. Former Jackrabbit Treinen called up by Nationals Skip to main content Skip to main content ...

He then transferred once more, this time to South Dakota State. Yes, South Dakota State. Treinen sat out the 2009 season because of NCAA transfer rules and pitched for the Jackrabbits for two seasons.

With the help of a new slider, Blake Treinen reestablished himself as an elite reliever. Now the Dodgers are deciding what his role should be. Why Blake Treinen might be too good to be a Dodgers ...

“Going to Syracuse was probably the best thing that could have happened,” he said. “It lets you step back and put things in perspective. Guys down there are going to be more aggressive.

Blake Treinen felt the pressure when he struggled as the Nationals’ closer in 2017. Now he’s at peace as a lockdown reliever for the World Series-bound Dodgers.

Blake Treinen says he doesn't let high-pressure situations get to him. Maybe that's why he has established himself as the Dodgers' top World Series reliever.