Dodgers News: Stan Kasten Speaks Highly Of Dave Roberts
The Los Angeles Dodgers ended their four-week-long, thorough managerial search with the hiring of former Major Leaguer Dave Roberts. The former San Diego Padres' bench coach beat out perennial favorite Dodgers director of player development Gabe Kapler. Those who have…
Dodgers News: Stan Kasten Explains Dave Roberts Hire Was Collective Effort
Coming off another postseason in which the Los Angeles Dodgers failed to advance beyond the National League Division Series, there figured to be fallout and changes made. While the club had pending free-agent matters to be mindful of, finding a…
Dodgers News: Jim Tracy, Maury Wills Talk Dave Roberts Hire
The Los Angeles Dodgers managerial search came to an end Monday morning as the team announced the hire of Dave Roberts. At age 43 he becomes the youngest full-time manager in Dodgers history since the club hired Walt Alston as…
Dodgers News: Former General Manager Dan Evans Saw Promise In Dave Roberts
In similar fashion to how his career played out after being taken in the 28th round of the 1994 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers, Dave Roberts overcame odds stacked against him to become the Los Angeles Dodgers' next manager.…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Hire Met With Endless Support
The Los Angeles Dodgers made franchise history on Monday by naming Dave Roberts as manager. He becomes the organization's 28th skipper and their first minority manager. Dodgers president of baseball operations praised Roberts for his energy and acumen, and team…
ESPN’s Jim Bowden Lists Dodgers As ‘Trending Downward’
Despite losing both Brandon McCarthy and Hyun-Jin Ryu for the remainder of the 2015 season by late-May, the Los Angeles Dodgers won 92 games and third consecutive National League West division title. However, their postseason run again fell short as…
Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez Endorses Dave Roberts Hire
Since being traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers in August 2012, Adrian Gonzalez has only played under Don Mattingly. With the Dodgers and Mattingly announcing a mutual separation on Oct. 22, Gonzalez was guaranteed to…
Dodgers Rumors: Mark McGwire Joining Padres As Bench Coach
With their manager in place, the Los Angeles Dodgers can now press forward in rounding out the coaching staff. Davey Lopes is now part of Dusty Baker's Washington Nationals staff as first base coach, while Ron Roenicke returned to the…
Dodgers News: Gabe Kapler Posts Photo In Support Of Dave Roberts
After the Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Don Mattingly mutually agreed to part ways, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and his front office conducted a thorough search for the team's next manager. An estimated 10 candidates were interviewed before…
Andrew Friedman, Dave Roberts Comment On Dodgers’ Managerial Hiring
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially named Dave Roberts as the 28th manager in franchise history (10th in Los Angeles franchise history) and the organization's first minority manager. Roberts is expected to be formally introduced in a news conference at Dodger…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Hired As Manager
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the hiring of Dave Roberts as manager on Monday morning. Next season will be the first as skipper for the former San Diego Padres bench coach. Moreover, Roberts becomes the first minority manager for…
Dodgers Rumors: Veteran Players Voiced Support For Dave Roberts Hiring
In a mild surprise, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to name former San Diego Padres bench coach Dave Roberts as their next manager. The team has yet to make an official announcement, but the one-time Dodgers outfielder is expected…