Video shows dazed ex-MLB star Trevor Bauer climb out of $600K McLaren after nasty crash: ‘Dude, what the f–k?’

Nypost · May 22, 2026 · 459 words · By Patrick Reilly

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Video shows dazed ex-MLB star Trevor Bauer climb out of $600K McLaren after nasty crash: ‘Dude, what the f–k?’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Video shows dazed ex-MLB star Trevor Bauer climb out of $600K McLaren after nasty crash: ‘Dude, what the f–k?’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on GoogleWild video shows disgraced former MLB Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer looking dazed and confused as he stepped out of his mangled, $600,000 McLaren after a scary T-bone crash this week — and immediately exclaimed, “Dude, what the…

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Video obtained by TMZ shows a bystander running up to the McLaren 765LT moments after it came to a rest facing the wrong way after it hit a street pole.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “was later suspended for 194 games — reduced from 324 — for violating MLB’s domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy”

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Multiple cross-references from the NY Post confirm the specific suspension length (194 games, reduced from 324) and the reason (MLB's domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy).

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Bauer has been attempting to make a Major League Baseball comeback since he last played in 2021, when he faced sexual assault allegations and was later suspended 194 games — reduced from 324 — for vio…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/sports/li-ducks-trevor-bauer-g…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — was later suspended for 194 games — reduced from 324 — for violating MLB’s domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/22/us-news/video-shows-dazed-ex-m…

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Claim 2: “Bauer was driving the speed limit and in his lane when he was T-boned by the other driver”

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Confirmed by NY Post and multiple reports citing sources close to Bauer (via TMZ) that he was driving the speed limit and in his lane.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sources close to Bauer reportedly told TMZ that he was driving in the 45mph speed zone and in the correct lane when the other driver crashed into him, sending him spinning out of control.
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/mlb/article-15838583/mlb-tre…

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web search NEUTRAL — People close to Bauer, however, say the pitcher was driving in his lane, obeying the speed limit, when the other driver t-boned him, causing him to spin out, jump a curb, and ultimately come to a rest…
https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/21/trevor-bauer-response-after-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — According to reports, Bauer was involved in a serious collision while driving his McLaren when another vehicle reportedly slammed into the side of the car. Photos from the scene looked brutal.
https://totalapexsports.com/apex-global/trevor-bauer-acciden…

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Claim 3: “The Ducks are the first U.S. baseball club to pick up Bauer”

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Claim 4: “was not injured in the crash and was not at fault”

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Multiple web search results (TMZ, other reports) state that Bauer was not injured and was not at fault for the crash.

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web search NEUTRAL — Controversial former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer was involved in a car crash in Arizona on Wednesday. Bauer, who now pitches for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League, was not injured in the c…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/sports/li-ducks-trevor-bauer-g…

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web search NEUTRAL — Bauer was reportedly not at fault for the crash and he is reportedly okay. His McLaren seemed to have been dealt a lot of damage, however.
https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-news-trevor-bau…

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web search NEUTRAL — Former MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer was involved in a gnarly crash in Arizona on Wednesday ... but fortunately for the Cy Young winner, he escaped unscathed -- and our sources say he was not at fault.
https://www.tmz.com/watch/2026-05-20-052026-trevor-bauer-228…

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Claim 5: “disgraced former MLB Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer looking dazed and confused as he stepped out of his mangled, $600,000 McLaren after a scary T-bone crash this week”

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Multiple independent sources (NY Post, Daily Mail, and other web search results) confirm Trevor Bauer was involved in a T-bone crash involving a McLaren valued at $600,000.

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web search NEUTRAL — Former Major League Baseball pitcher Trevor Bauer was involved in a frightening car accident in Scottsdale, Arizona on Wednesday, May 20, when his $600,000 McLaren was t-boned.
https://www.usmagazine.com/sports/news/former-mlb-pitcher-tr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Bauer, who was blackballed by franchises in 2021 over allegations of sexual assault, escaped unhurt after another driver collided with his $600k McLaren sports car and sent him spinning out of control…
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/mlb/article-15838583/mlb-tre…

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web search NEUTRAL — Trevor bauer’s $300,000 mclaren smashed up… By semi-truck tire!2:18. Trevor Bauer Says He's Done With 'Rough Sex Acts' After Assault Allegations.
https://www.tmz.com/watch/2026-05-20-052026-trevor-bauer-228…

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Claim 6: “The pitcher had been in Arizona to get treatment for the back spasms that landed him on the injured list”

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Confirmed by multiple cross-references from the NY Post that he was in Arizona for back spasm treatment.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Ducks hurler is in Arizona to get treatment for the back spasms that landed him on the injured list.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/20/sports/li-ducks-trevor-bauer-g…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The pitcher had been in Arizona to get treatment for the back spasms that landed him on the injured list.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/22/us-news/video-shows-dazed-ex-m…

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Claim 7: “Bauer, who has not played in a Major League baseball game since 2021 after he was accused of sexual assault”

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Multiple cross-references from the NY Post confirm that Bauer has not played in MLB since 2021 following sexual assault allegations.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Bauer, who has not played in a Major League baseball game since 2021 after he was accused of sexual assault
https://nypost.com/2026/05/22/us-news/video-shows-dazed-ex-m…

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Claim 8: “He later settled a civil lawsuit with the woman outside of court with no money exchanged between the two parties”

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Claim 9: “He spent the past three years pitching in Japan and Mexico”

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Claim 10: “He was accused of punching and choking a woman into unconsciousness during two sexual encounters, but was never charged criminally”

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Claim 11: “Bauer, 35, who now pitches for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League”

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Confirmed by NY Post and multiple independent web search results that Bauer is 35 and signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League.

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web search NEUTRAL — Former Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer is beginning another chapter in his professional baseball career. Bauer, 35, signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2026/04/02/trevor-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League, marking the first time the former National League Cy Young winner will pitch for a U.S.-based team since June 202…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7167097/2026/04/02/trevor-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Trevor Bauer is 35 years old. His pathway back to MLB is essentially nonexistent.Why the Long Island Ducks signed Trevor Bauer. The Ducks once employed John Rocker, infamous for using homophobic and x…
https://fansided.com/mlb/trevor-bauer-s-mlb-comeback-hits-a-…

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Claim 12: “The other driver was also not hurt and no one was taken to the hospital, officials said”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of the word 'No' rather than factual reports about the other driver's condition or hospitalization status.

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web search NEUTRAL — No is an English word that has a negative meaning. It is the opposite of the word yes, which is a positive term. No is used when someone is turning away something. It is also used when opposing an ide…
https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/No

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web search NEUTRAL — 1. not any, not a, or not one: there's no money left; no card in the file. 2. not by a long way; not at all: she's no youngster. 3. (followed by comparative adjectives and adverbs) not: no fewer than …
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/no

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web search NEUTRAL — NO definition: 1. not any; not one; not a: 2. used in signs and on notices to show that something is not allowed…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/no

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Claim 13: “was hit by another vehicle while driving Wednesday afternoon in Scottsdale, Arizona”

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Multiple web search results (Daily Mail, other news reports) confirm the accident took place on a Wednesday in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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web search NEUTRAL — Former MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer — who currently pitches for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League– was involved in a car accident on Wednesday in Arizona. Bauer was reportedly not at fault for …
https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-news-trevor-bau…

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web search NEUTRAL — Terrifying footage has emerged of former MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer looking dazed and confused after his horror car crash in Arizona on Wednesday.The outlet published several photos and videos of the ac…
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/mlb/article-15838583/mlb-tre…

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web search NEUTRAL — Former MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer was involved in a gnarly crash in Arizona on Wednesday, but fortunately for the Cy Young winner, he escaped unscathed...
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/mlb/video-from-moments-after-…

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Claim 14: “Video obtained by TMZ shows a bystander running up to the McLaren 765LT”

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While multiple sources confirm it was a McLaren, the specific model '765LT' is not explicitly corroborated across multiple independent reports in the provided evidence; the provided evidence for this specific claim includes a general Wikipedia entry for a 720S and a TMZ reference, but lacks broad corroboration of the specific 765LT model number.

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web search NEUTRAL — The McLaren 720S is a sports car designed and manufactured by British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive. It is the second all-new car in the McLaren Super Series, replacing the 650S beginning…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLaren_720S

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web search NEUTRAL — Trevor Bauer Dazed After McLaren Accident ... 'Dude, What The F***?!' Exclusive. By TMZ Staff.The witness also checked on the other vehicle -- its front end was crushed -- leaving parts of the car str…
https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/21/trevor-bauer-response-after-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Controversial pitcher Trevor Bauer was involved in a car accident when his $600,000 McLaren was t-boned in Arizona.The other driver was also uninjured and police have not determined who was at fault. …
https://www.usmagazine.com/sports/news/former-mlb-pitcher-tr…

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