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Tag: Dave Roberts

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts To Meet With Every Player During Spring Training

Change for the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason began at the top with the club and former manager Don Mattingly mutually agreeing to go their separate ways last October. After a thorough search, Dave Roberts was hired as Mattingly's replacement…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts To Speak With Yasiel Puig At Spring Training

Dating back to his introductory press conference last month, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has been presented with various forms of the same question -- how will he manage Yasiel Puig? Viewed by many as an underachieving problem child,…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Praises Adrian Gonzalez And Corey Seager

This offseason has far gone as planned for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who at one point were more recognized for their failed trades and signings than actual acquisitions. After getting through the qualifying offer process with their three eligible players,…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Zack Greinke & Clayton Kershaw Duo, Dave Roberts Hire Nominated For L.A. Sports Award

The sports industry has historically taken center stage in the city of Los Angeles. With several relevant amateur and professional teams in the area, Southern California owns a rich sports history and is often a hotbed for intriguing matchups. The…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Says Adding Reliever Remains A Possibility

UPDATE (Jan. 19, 12:45 p.m. PT): The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly signed Joe Blanton to a one-year contract. Over the past few seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers' biggest weakness has been their bullpen. The problem wasn't completely addressed last offseason…

Daniel Starkand

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Eager To Meet With Yasiel Puig

When the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Dave Roberts as manager, the overwhelming response from those with connected to the organization and outside of it, was positive. Roberts is regarded for his ability to connect with people and it's a strength…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Impressed By Front Office

As the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants have heavily participated in the arms race this offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have unexpectedly fallen behind. They were spurned by Zack Greinke, saw Johhny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija sign with the…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Led Search To Fill 2016 Coaching Staff

Throughout much of last season there were whispers claiming former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly made lineup and other decisions at the behest -- or mercy -- of president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and his front office. There's…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Clarifies Quality Assurance Coach Juan Castro’s Role

The Los Angeles Dodgers coaching staff underwent several changes with Don Mattingly's tenure as manager coming to an end. Only pitching coach Rick Honeycutt was retained as the Dodgers otherwise added several new faces to the staff. Along with the…

Eric Avakian

Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Prefers Front Office To First Base Coach

More than three weeks after making the hire of Dave Roberts as manager official, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced their 2016 coaching staff. As expected, the group of hires included several new names, with pitching coach Rick Honeycutt and Steve…

Matthew Moreno

Los Angeles Dodgers Announce 2016 Coaching Staff

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the 2016 coaching staff, which features eight new faces including rookie manager Dave Roberts. As expected, Bob Geren takes over as bench coach, Rick Honeycutt remains pitching coach, Turner Ward is hitting coach and Chris…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Talks Losing Zack Greinke To Diamondbacks

Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings came and went with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a notoriously active organization under president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, still searching for Zack Greinke's replacement. Greinke stunned the baseball world by agreeing to a six-year,…

Daniel Starkand