Tag: Dave Roberts

Emmet Sheehan Took ‘Step In The Right Direction’

Coming off a terrible season debut, Emmet Sheehan was looking to bounce back in his second start of 2026 and while there are still things to work on, he was much more effective against the Washington Nationals. Los Angeles Dodgers…

Dave Roberts Has Confidence In Roki Sasaki Because Of Rookie Struggles

After a spring performance that created more questions than provided answers, it was imperative that Roki Sasaki start his 2026 season on the right foot. A 15.58 ERA in 8.2 innings of work during Spring Training doesn't exactly warrant a…

Dave Roberts: 2026 Dodgers Roster ‘Best Team’ In Franchise History

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the overwhelming favorite to win a third consecutive World Series title in 2026 after bolstering their roster with the additions of Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz. The Dodgers have their deepest roster in quite some…

Shohei Ohtani Chasing MLB History. ‘I Think That He Can Do It’

Shohei Ohtani made his long-awaited return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season following a two-and-a-half-year rehab process. The two-way superstar was limited to just 47 regular season innings in 2025, but has his sights set on…

Dave Roberts Confident Dodgers Lineup Will Get Back On Track

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped their first game of the regular season with a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. Continuing a trend to start the year, the Dodgers fell behind early and weren't able to get…

Dave Roberts Details What’s Different For Tanner Scott In 2026

Tanner Scott's first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers did not go according to plan, but the team is counting on him to bounce back in 2026. Scott made some changes to his approach and already looks like a different…

Edwin Díaz Is ‘Huge’ For Dodgers Bullpen Success

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off one of the offseason's most surprising moves when they signed Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract that made him the highest-paid relief pitcher in MLB history with an average annual salary of…

Dave Roberts Gets ‘Nervous’ When Thinking About Dodgers’ Three-Peat

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2026 season with a chance to become the first team in more than a quarter-century to win three consecutive World Series titles. While many around baseball have discussed the possibility, manager Dave Roberts said…

Dave Roberts Seeing More ‘Polished’ & Confident Tyler Glasnow

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday behind a solid start from Tyler Glasnow. The right-hander completed six innings on 90 pitches, allowing two runs and four hits while collecting six strikeouts against…

Will Smith Needed To Convince Dave Roberts For Start On Bobblehead Night

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts drew the ire of his wife last season when Will Smith was not in the lineup for his bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium. Although Smith had already started the first two games this season…

Dave Roberts Appreciated ‘Quiet’ Dodgers Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers concluded their Spring Training schedule on Tuesday and are now back in Southern California for Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was a mostly normal camp for the Dodgers this spring, even when factoring in…

Dave Roberts Explains Alex Freeland Making Dodgers Opening Day Roster Over Hyeseong Kim

The Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up Spring Training in Arizona with one spot on their Opening Day roster still up for grabs between Alex Freeland and Hyeseong Kim. Freeland and Kim were competing to be part of a platoon at…