Tag: Dave Roberts

Dodgers Injuries Creating ‘Good’ Opportunities For Pitching Depth

The Los Angeles Dodgers have relied heavily on their pitching depth this season due to Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell missing extended time because of injuries. Emmet Sheehan and Justin Wrobleski have become mainstays in the starting rotation, with Eric…

Dave Roberts Explains Importance Of Missing Game For Daughter’s Graduation

As the calendar approaches the midpoint of the MLB season, it is also right in the middle of graduation season for many high schools and colleges across the nation. That has created a scheduling conflict for Los Angeles Dodgers manager…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Bullpen Is ‘Better’ Than Poor Results In June

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has struggled in June thus far, despite an otherwise productive season for the group. This includes Wednesday's implosion against the Pittsburgh Pirates that ended in a 9-8 loss, and some more struggles during their win…

Shohei Ohtani’s ‘Baseball IQ’ Helping Him As Pitcher

Shohei Ohtani has set a plethora of records at the plate since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, and now he is in the midst of his most dominant season as a pitcher. The two-way star has posted a 6-2 record…

Dave Roberts Sees Difference In Dalton Rushing’s ABS Challenges As Catcher Compared To Batter

After struggling in limited action last year, Dalton Rushing has bounced back with a breakout season for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 25-year-old enters play on Wednesday hitting .286/.365/.552 with four doubles, eight home runs and 21 RBI in only…

Dave Roberts Including Don Mattingly & Oliver Marmol On Coaching Staff For 2026 MLB All-Star Game

By virtue of the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the pennant en route to repeating as World Series champions last year, manager Dave Roberts is again going to lead the National League team in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. In addition…

Dave Roberts Wants MLB Replay Expanded

Emmet Sheehan turned in his shortest start of the season as the Los Angeles Dodgers were blown out by the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series finale at Dodger Stadium. Sheehan recorded only four outs before he was removed…

Freddie Freeman Has ‘Aura’ In Game-Winning Situations

Freddie Freeman provided the only source of offense in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night with the eighth walk-off home run of his career when including the regular season and playoffs. It…

Dave Roberts: Majority Of Criticism Toward Dodgers Is ‘Lazy’

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their $410.8 million Opening Day payroll for 2026 have received heavy criticism throughout the year, but there has been a recent surge due to the initial stages of collective bargaining agreement negotiations between team owners…

Dave Roberts: Andy Pages Is ‘Overlooked’ Across MLB For All-Star Game

Andy Pages has been one of the Los Angeles Dodgers' most valuable players this season due to his contributions on both sides of the ball. The 25-year-old entered play Wednesday hitting .293/.339/.533 with 14 doubles, 13 home runs and an…

Dave Roberts Wants Kyle Tucker To Be More Competitive

Kyle Tucker has been working to find his swing amid a frustrating start to his Los Angeles Dodgers career. After showing signs of a potential breakout in the team's 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, Tucker has gone…

Dodgers Manager Anticipates ‘Tough’ Series With Diamondbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers are far from having a fully healthy roster and they haven't received expected contributions from the likes of Mookie Betts and Kyle Tucker, but their 38-21 record trails only the Atlanta Braves (40-20) entering play on…