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Tag: Dave Roberts

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Pleased With Ross Stripling’s Start

After the numerous injuries the Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with throughout Spring Training, their best-laid plans for the starting rotation were thrown out the window. First-year manager Dave Roberts conceded at one point the growing list of injuries was…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Speaks Highly Of Jose De Leon and Julio Urias

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made multiple roster cuts in recent weeks, as Opening Day of the 2016 season is just over one week away. Among those sent to Minor League camp at Camelback Ranch were top pitching prospects Jose…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Doesn’t Want Injuries To Become Distraction

While the Los Angeles Dodgers entered Spring Training with plenty of enthusiasm, bolstered by a deep roster and new manager Dave Roberts, the past few weeks haven't been nearly as positive. Several key players have gone down with an injury,…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Beginning To Feel Frustration With Injuries

Since the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Dave Roberts as manager, one of the strengths highlighted has been his infectious, upbeat personality. Roberts welcomed the challenge of taking the reins of a club with high expectations as a first-year manager head-on,…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Touches On Adam LaRoche Situation

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Adam LaRoche left a guaranteed $13 million salary on the table as he announced his retirement on Tuesday. The decision came after White Sox president Ken Williams told LaRoche he needed to limit the…

Matthew Moreno

Dave Roberts Confirms Dodgers Will Begin 2016 Regular Season With 5-Man Rotation

When the Los Angeles Dodgers began Spring Training, their primary question(s) involved the starting rotation and how it would take shape with Zack Greinke no longer part of the picture. Generally speaking, Brett Anderson, Scott Kazmir, Clayton Kershaw, Kenta Maeda…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Andre Ethier Candidate To Bat Leadoff During Regular Season

Prior to the Los Angeles Dodgers officially starting Spring Training, manager Dave Roberts openly stated he was unlikely to settle on one leadoff hitter...

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Not Concerned Over Scott Kazmir’s Decreased Velocity

While Spring Training statistics are hardly the end all, be all, the Los Angeles Dodgers have received mixed returns thus far on their two offseason marquee signings. Kenta Maeda has been impressive through his first two outings, throwing a combined…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Misses Opportunity To Soak In Managerial Debut

Along with Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox serving as the Cactus League opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers, it was also Dave Roberts' debut as manager. The rookie skipper was hired to take the reins of a team…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Starting Rotation Taking Shape, But Not Yet Finalized

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Spring Training with some questions to answer. Outside of wondering if Joc Pederson and/or Yasiel Puig will bounce back from their struggles in 2015, there's some uncertainty in the starting rotation. Zack Greinke's departure left…

Eric Avakian

Diamondbacks’ Chip Hale, Giants’ Bruce Bochy Expect Dodgers To Be Part Of Competitive NL West

The National League West went through an arms race over the offseason, with division rivals Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants all focusing on starting pitching. Zack Greinke was long believed to be the apple of the…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Rick Honeycutt Pleased With Pitching Depth Throughout Organization

After an offseason in which they retained their top prospects and signed Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda, the past few days have given the Los Angeles Dodgers their first look at the organization's collection of pitchers. On top of evaluating…

Eric Avakian