Tag: Dave Roberts

Dodgers Took Deliberate Rehab Approach Before Trusting Shohei Ohtani’s Assurances

Shohei Ohtani played in 245 games with the Los Angeles Dodgers before making any appearance on the mound, but that came to an end on Monday against the San Diego Padres. The performance was such an impressive display of how…

Dave Roberts Includes Clayton McCullough & Brian Snitker On National League Coaching Staff For 2025 MLB All-Star Game

Honorary coaches and staffs for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park were announced, with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts including Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker and Miami Marlins' Clayton McCullough as part of his group in the…

Tommy Edman: Giants’ Trade For Rafael Devers Makes Them ‘More Dangerous’

Just moments before the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants began their rubber match on Sunday, major news broke of a trade involving one of MLB's star hitters. The Boston Red Sox had traded Rafael Devers to the Giants…

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Shares High Praise For Padres’ Jackson Merrill

The San Diego Padres have traded away a boatload of young talent over the years, but made the right call in hanging onto Jackson Merrill. The former shortstop prospect turned center fielder has been a revelation for the Padres, serving…

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Presented With Citizen’s Honor Award By Okinawa Prefecture

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was presented with the “Citizen’s Honor Award” by the Okinawa Prefecture prior to Saturday's game at Dodger Stadium. Roberts also caught the ceremonial first pitch from Denny Tamaki, who is governor of Okinawa. The…

Dodgers Playing ‘Critical’ Part Of Schedule With Padres & Giants Games

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Friday with a one-game lead over the San Francisco Giants in the National League West standings. The San Diego Padres weren't far behind both teams, with only two games separating them from the top spot.…

Dave Roberts: ‘Unrealistic’ To Expect Perfection From Tanner Scott

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million contract during the offseason, they envisioned one of the best relief pitchers in baseball fortifying the backend of their bullpen. The left-hander was coming off an All-Star…

Dave Roberts Wants Dodgers Bullpen To Take Pressure Off Rookies

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has been asked to do a lot this season, as they continue to lead the league in innings pitched. The results haven't always been great, as Dodgers relievers collectively are ranked 19th in ERA among…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Shuffling Starting Pitchers Not ‘Ideal’

Tony Gonsolin was placed on the 15-day injured list last week with right elbow discomfort and became the 14th Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher currently out. The rash of injuries have forced the Dodgers to tap into their pitching depth more…

Dave Roberts Reiterates Dodgers Have Rivalry With Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres faced each other this week for the first time since the 2024 National League Division Series. Matchups between the teams have taken on added significance over recent years, with the Dodgers and…

Dodgers Set Dubious Record Under Manager Dave Roberts

The Los Angeles Dodgers have enjoyed plenty of success under manager Dave Roberts, but their 11-1 loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night amounted to the 2025 team setting an undesirable record during his tenure. With that blowout…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers ‘Have A Good Chance’ To Win Series Against Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the second game of their series against the San Diego Padres in a blowout 11-1 loss on Tuesday, setting up a rubber match after they were victorious in extra innings during the opener at Petco…