Tag: Dave Roberts

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…

Dodgers Want Kyle Tucker To Focus On Getting On Base

The Los Angeles Dodgers made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they signed Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract. Tucker, a four-time All-Star, joined an already star-studded group that includes former MVP winners Shohei Ohtani,…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Not Seeing Confidence From Blake Treinen

The Los Angeles Dodgers are counting on a bounce-back season from Blake Treinen, but his struggles from a year ago have seemingly carried over into Spring Training. Through six Cactus League appearances, Treinen has pitched to a 10.80 ERA and…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers ‘Have To Get Better’ At ABS Challenges

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of their second Cactus League season with the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System. The ABS Challenge System was introduced last year, but was limited to Spring Training only in the Majors. The 2026…