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 > Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo Named NL Manager Of The Year; Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Finishes 2nd In Voting
Dodgers News

Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo Named NL Manager Of The Year; Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Finishes 2nd In Voting

Matthew Moreno
November 14, 2017
2 Min Read
John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks was voted the 2017 National League Manager of the Year. Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts, who was looking to repeat, finished second in voting. Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black came in third place.

Lovullo received 18 first-place votes, five second place and six third place. Roberts garnered first-place votes, eight second place, six third place. Black received three first-place votes.

Black completed his 10th season as a Major League manager, but first with the Rockies. Roberts was in his second, and Lovullo his first. Lovullo helped account for a 24-win increase over 2016, Roberts saw a plus-13 jump, and Black an increase of 12 wins.

Lovullo joins Bob Melvin (2007) and Kirk Gibson (2011) as Diamondbacks managers to win the award. The trio each guided the team to a postseason berth, with Melvin’s club reaching the NL Championship Series.

Lovullo led the Diamondbacks to a complete turnaround, as they improved from 69-93 in 2016 to 93-69 this season. Arizona spent a portion of the year in first place in the NL West, but ultimately were unable to hold off the Dodgers, as they claimed a fifth consecutive division title.

While the Diamondbacks failed to win the NL West, they secured home-field advantage in the Wild Card Game. The trip to the postseason was the franchise’s first since 2011.

It set the stage for a matchup with the Rockies, which turned into an entertaining affair at Chase Field. For Colorado, who finished 87-75, the postseason berth was their fourth in franchise history and first since 2009.

The Diamondbacks came away with a win, only to be swept by the Dodgers in the NL Division Series. While his team failed to notch a win against the eventual NL champions, Lovullo said he didn’t believe the Dodgers played ‘exceptionally well’ over the three games.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:2017 AwardsArizona DiamondbacksBud BlackColorado RockiesDave RobertsLos Angeles DodgersTorey Lovullo
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Andrew Friedman, Dodgers
Dodgers News

Andrew Friedman, Dodgers Have ‘Understanding’ As New Contract Remains Unsigned

November 19, 2019
November 19, 2019
Mookie Betts
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Returning To Infield Not ‘Set In Stone’

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024
Dave Roberts, Dodgers
Dodgers News

Dave Roberts Breaking Narrative When It Comes To Quick Hook For Dodgers Starting Pitchers

July 2, 2019
July 2, 2019
Game Central

Yasmani Grandal, Clayton Kershaw Each Make Dodgers Franchise History In Win Over Giants

September 24, 2017
September 24, 2017

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