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 > Dodgers News: Sporting News Names Dave Roberts NL Manager Of The Year
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Sporting News Names Dave Roberts NL Manager Of The Year

Eric Avakian
October 24, 2016
3 Min Read
Dave-roberts-5
David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers was named the 2016 National League Manager of the Year by Sporting News, the publication announced Monday. Boston Red Sox skipper Terry Francona was named American League Manager of the Year.

The awards were voted upon by 29 Major League managers. With seven votes, Roberts finished ahead of Washington’s Dusty Baker (three votes), Chicago’s Joe Maddon (three) and New York’s Terry Collins (one).

Roberts joins Leo Durocher (1939) and Walt Alston (1955, 1959, 1963) as Dodgers managers to be named Manager of the Year by Sporting News. The publication has handed out the honor since 1936.

“Obviously, the No. 1 goal is to play in the World Series, and we came up short,” Roberts said Monday.

“To get recognized is a great honor, but I think it’s something that for me, is a team award. I can’t tell you how much support I had in my first year. The title says ‘Manager of the Year,’ but it’s a team and organization award.”

While the Dodgers’ season ended in disappointment, Roberts made significant strides during his rookie year and guided the club to an unprecedented fourth consecutive NL West title.

Los Angeles overcame an eight-game deficit to the San Francisco Giants in the division standings despite setting a Major League record with 28 different players put on the disabled list. The constant injuries forced Roberts to work with a patchwork rotation and rely heavily on the bullpen.

It’s a formula that flew in the face of convention yet yielded positive results. That included Clayton Kershaw’s back injury, which was perhaps the turning point in the season.

The Dodgers had struggled up to that point in the season (43-37), but went on an impressive run without their ace (48-34). Roberts established a strong and positive clubhouse culture that undeniably played a role in the Dodgers overcoming their historic number of injuries.

Los Angeles came from behind against the Washington Nationals in the NL Division Series, winning Game 5 on the road, but were unable to make up for some of their shortcomings in the NL Championship Series.

The trip to the NLCS was their second since 2013, when the Dodgers were eliminated in six games by the St. Louis Cardinals.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:2016 AwardsDave RobertsLos Angeles DodgersSporting News
ByEric Avakian
Eric Avakian is a journalist from Burbank, Calif., serving as a staff writer at DodgerBlue.com. Eric was a June 2016 graduate from the Business Administration department at Cal Poly Pomona. Eric also serves as a staff writer at Lakersnation.com and previously served as a staff writer for Dodgers Nation. Contact: Eric@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Jason Heyward, David Peralta
FeaturedGame Central

Recap: Depth In Dodgers Lineup Shines Against Diamondbacks

August 29, 2023
August 30, 2023
Brandon-mccarthy-2
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Brandon McCarthy To Start Sunday Against Marlins

May 17, 2017
May 17, 2017
Grant-dayton-2
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Grant Dayton Optioned To Oklahoma City, Rich Hill Activated From Disabled List

May 16, 2017
May 16, 2017
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin walks off the field during a game against the San Francisco Giants
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Tony Gonsolin Sets Goal Of Making 2020 Opening Day Roster

February 3, 2020
February 3, 2020

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