Tag: Dave Roberts

Dodgers NLDS: Dave Roberts Wanted To Avoid Using Roki Sasaki In Game 2

The Los Angeles Dodgers held on for a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the National League Division Series after another near meltdown by the bullpen. Emmet Sheenan took over for Blake Snell in the seventh…

Dodgers Postseason: Dave Roberts Hopes Roki Sasaki Can Be Spark For Bullpen

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won three consecutive games to begin postseason play, with Roki Sasaki recording the final out on two occasions. The right-hander made his playoff debut in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Cincinnati…

2025 NLDS: Dave Roberts Wants Dodgers Pitchers To ‘Attack Phillies In The Strike Zone’

Shohei Ohtani turned in a strong start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the 2025 National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Ohtani tossed six innings while allowing three runs on three…

Dodgers NLDS: Dave Roberts Believes Pitching Impacts Shohei Ohtani’s Hitting, But Not Concerned

Shohei Ohtani made his first career postseason start as a pitcher in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, and while he threw six quality innings on the mound, the two-way star did not have similar success at the…

Dodgers Wanted Clayton Kershaw On NLDS Roster; Anthony Banda Picked For Matchups

The Los Angeles Dodgers roster for the National League Division Series included just two changes from the Wild Card round, both on the pitching staff, as Anthony Banda and Clayton Kershaw were added. Kershaw pitched 5.1 innings on the final…

Dodgers Postseason: Dave Roberts Still Trusts Emmet Sheehan

The Los Angeles Dodgers are likely making some adjustments to their roster for the National League Division Series, specifically with the pitching staff, but Emmet Sheehan doesn't appear to be one of them. Change is coming to the Dodgers bullpen…

Dave Roberts: Shohei Ohtani Learned From First Postseason With Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani enjoyed a historic debut season with the Los Angeles Dodgers before going on to struggle a bit in his first taste of playoff baseball. The two-way star hit .230/.373/.393 with one double, three home runs and 10 RBI…

Dodgers Wild Card Series Celebration: Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, Clayton Kershaw & More Highlights

The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced past the National League Wild Card Series after defeating the Cincinnati Reds in Game 2 on Wednesday. The Dodgers punched their ticket to the NL Division Series with an 8-4 victory over the Reds at…

Dodgers Roster Decisions For Wild Card Series Focused On ‘Best Chance To Win’

The Los Angeles Dodgers roster for their National League Wild Card Series matchup against the Cincinnati Reds featured Will Smith as a third catcher, which didn't come as much of a surprise considering he took at-bats in a simulated game…

Dave Roberts ‘Couldn’t Feel More Confident’ With Dodgers Rotation Heading Into 2025 Postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the playoffs for the 13th consecutive season and are set to host the Cincinnati Reds in a best-of-three Wild Card Series at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers enter the matchup in an enviable position…

Dave Roberts Believes Dodgers Have ‘Right Mindset’ Heading Into Postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers had an up and down 2025 season and hit their lowest point as the second half began. Their 10-14 record in July was their worst mark of any calendar month during the season and it allowed…

Dave Roberts: Roki Sasaki Looks Like ‘Different’ Pitcher In Return To Dodgers

Roki Sasaki returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers roster on Wednesday and made quite the impression in his new bullpen role. The right-hander entered in relief for Blake Snell and tossed a scoreless seventh inning on just 13 pitches. Sasaki…