Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Feels ‘Pretty Good’ With Start To 2016 Season
The Los Angeles Dodgers and first-year manager Dave Roberts could do no wrong through the first three games of the season. Sure, some wondered...
Dodgers News: Ross Stripling Agreed With Dave Roberts’ Decision Despite No-Hitter
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Ross Stripling began his Major League Baseball debut innocently enough by retiring the San Francisco Giants...
Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Calls Dave Roberts’ Personality ‘Infectious’
After another postseason run fell short of reaching or winning the World Series, Don Mattingly and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to...
Dodgers Make Correct Decision In Removing Ross Stripling, In Spite Of Loss
In a vacuum, removing rookie Ross Stripling from a no-hit bid in his Major League debut with just five outs to get, is ludicrous. Well folks, we...
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Trusted Alex Wood’s Velocity In Fateful 6th Inning
Clayton Kershaw made it relatively easy on Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in the club's Opening Day game against the...
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Using Interesting Methods To Inspire Team
The Los Angeles Dodgers won three consecutive division titles for the first time in franchise history and reached the National League Championship Series in 2013 under former manager Don Mattingly. However, in those three years, the Dodgers won just a…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Feels ‘Lucky’ To Have Yasiel Puig On Roster
As Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig worked to lose weight at the request of president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, he was the subject of some trade rumors and an ongoing Major League Baseball investigation. The Dodgers elected…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Doesn’t Envision ‘Straight Platoon’ In Center Field
In their first season with president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman leading a progressive-thinking front office, the Los Angeles Dodgers relied on a platoon of some sort at several positions. Those who remained largely exempt from it, when healthy, were…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Focused On Keeping Carl Crawford Healthy
Suffice to say, the Los Angeles Dodgers did not have the Spring Training they envisioned under first-year manager Dave Roberts. Injuries to several key contributors throughout camp forced the Dodgers to adjust and readjust their plans heading into the 2016…
Dodgers News: Luis Avilan, Louis Coleman Vying For Final Bullpen Spot
Having officially named Ross Stripling as their fifth starter, the next significant roster decision Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and the front office face is in the bullpen. The group of relievers was largely unchanged during the offseason, with…
Dodgers News: Umpires Tell Dave Roberts More Clarity Needed On ‘Chase Utley Rule’
Major League Baseball announced new provisions in February for slides into second base while attempting to break up a double play. The 'Chase Utley Rule' mandates runners trying to break up a double play must make a “bona fide attempt…
Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir Pleased With Results From Spring Training
While the Los Angeles Dodgers entered Spring Training with some question marks in their starting rotation, Scott Kazmir, generally speaking, was not part of them. The veteran left-hander figured to slot in behind Clayton Kershaw and with Kenta Maeda, offset…
