Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dave Roberts: Dodgers Had Successful Season Despite Not Winning NL West
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Had Successful Season Despite Not Winning NL West

Matt Borelli
October 5, 2021
4 Min Read
Dave Roberts, Dodgers win
Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers ended the regular season with a 10-3 win to complete a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers, but it wasn’t enough to force a potential tie-breaking Game 163 as the San Francisco Giants also defeated the San Diego Padres to clinch their first National League West title since 2012.

The Dodgers are now set to meet the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Wild Card Game on Wednesday, with first pitch set for 5:10 p.m. PT at Dodger Stadium. It marks L.A.’s first appearance in the one-game playoff, which was introduced during the 2012 season.

Despite having their streak of consecutive division crowns snapped at eight, the Dodgers still enjoyed an outstanding regular season, tying a franchise record with 106 wins and posting an MLB-best run differential of +269.

“For the regular season, I’m really proud of our guys,” manager Dave Roberts said. “To go through what we went through and win a lot of ballgames, it was a great regular season. You have to give credit to the Giants. They had an even better regular season.

“As perennial, annual National League West champions as we are, they took it from us. I don’t think we just gave it away. Our guys didn’t waver all year. It’s not the path we planned out, but now our focus turns to Wednesday and winning a ballgame.”

While the Dodgers would have preferred to win the NL West, Roberts does not consider the 2021 season a disappointment. “The regular season is fulfilling. It’s absolutely fulfilling,” he began.

“Obviously the ultimate goal is to win a championship, but I will say the people that don’t appreciate what an organization does over the course of six months and thinks it’s a waste, they have no clue.

“It discredits everyone putting a lot of time into this whole operation, the day to day. I say that still expecting to win a championship this year. But to discredit in any way the regular season is very, very shortsighted and very ignorant.”

Roberts: Dodgers ‘having a lot of fun’

The Dodgers head into the postseason as one of the hottest teams in baseball, having won seven consecutive games and 15 straight at Dodger Stadium. “We’re having a lot of fun. We’re certainly winning, but I think a lot of it is we’re playing good baseball,” Roberts said late last week.

“I think this is collectively the best baseball we’ve played; pitching, catching the baseball, the at-bats and team offense. I think for me, that’s what’s most exciting. I think when you have guys playing better, certainly they feel better about themselves.

“Finishing out a season and going through the postseason, it’s about who’s playing their best baseball. The trend we’re on right now is reflecting the joy guys are having.”

Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and more!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Dave RobertsLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Justin Turner celebrate defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Credits Justin Turner For Setting ‘Tone’ With Unselfishness

December 27, 2019
December 27, 2019
Andrew Friedman, 2023 NLDS, Dodgers
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Focused On Reacting To ‘Important’ Things

November 22, 2023
November 23, 2023
Adrian-gonzalez-hyun-jin-ryu-justin-turner
Game Central

Padres Chase Hyun-Jin Ryu In 5th Inning, Shut Out Dodgers In Series Opener

July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016
Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Removed After Fouling Pitch Off Leg
Dodgers NewsSpring Training

Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Removed After Fouling Pitch Off Leg

March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어