Tag: Dave Roberts

‘Urgency’ Comes Into Focus For Dodgers And Dave Roberts

After a rough road trip, the Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back by defeating the Kansas City Royals on Monday night in Tarik Skubal's home debut at Dodger Stadium. It was the start of a seven-game homestand for the Dodgers, who…

Dodgers React To Tarik Skubal’s Home Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers started their homestand with a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night, which notably marked Tarik Skubal's home debut at Dodger Stadium. The left-hander was inconsistent at times but did just enough to…

Dave Roberts Potentially Retiring At End Of Mookie Betts’ Dodgers Contract

Dave Roberts is in the midst of his 11th season as Los Angeles Dodgers manager, but he knows there are a finite amount of years he has left in him. The Dodgers signed Roberts to a four-year, $32.4 million contract…

Dodgers’ Double Play Issues Being Caused By Lack Of Adjustments?

The Los Angeles Dodgers' recent struggles continued as they dropped a third consecutive series by losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks and finishing 1-5 on their road trip. The Dodgers fell into an early 4-0 hole in the series finale at…

Freddie Freeman Not Concerned By Dodgers’ Losing Stretch

The Los Angeles Dodgers' second-half struggles continued in a 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. They dropped a third consecutive series for the first time in nearly a year and finished just 1-5 on their road trip. The…

Dodgers Want Edwin Díaz Pitching With More ‘Intensity’

Edwin Díaz blew his third save of the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers in just eight opportunities and his second in as many nights against the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Friday in the series opener, the Dodgers took a 3-2…

Andrew Friedman & Dave Roberts Push Back On ‘Dodgers Ruining Baseball’ Narrative

The Los Angeles Dodgers added another superstar to their roster at the trade deadline by acquiring reigning two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for three prospects. Skubal landing in L.A. seemed…

Dave Roberts Thrilled By Dodgers’ ‘Pretty Special’ Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers were extremely active at the trade deadline in pursuit of their third straight World Series championship. They completed four deals, highlighted by the blockbuster addition of Tarik Skubal. Unlike last season, the Dodgers made an all-in…

Dodgers ‘Feel Great’ Not Trading Alex Call Or Eric Lauer

Just as the Los Angeles Dodgers were a strong favorite to acquire Tarik Skubal, there also had been a growing expectation they would trade Alex Call and Eric Lauer before the deadline passed at 3 p.m. PT on Monday. And…

Justin Wrobleski Believes Tipping Pitches Might Be Causing Home Run Trouble

Justin Wrobleski received a well-deserved first career selection to the MLB All-Star Game, but he now is in the midst of his worst stretch of the season. After allowing five runs on seven hits to the Seattle Mariners, the left-hander…

Dave Roberts Doesn’t See Many Similarities Between Los Angeles & Boston

The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers meeting for three games over the weekend at Dodger Stadium brought together two franchises forever linked by Dave Roberts. As a player, Roberts is most remembered for his stolen base in Game…

Dave Roberts: It’s ‘Not Responsible’ To Chase Every Win During Regular Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their series against the Boston Red Sox with what essentially became a punt game, where they conceded a potential win to save their pitching staff. The Dodgers ended up losing 9-4 while Cole Irvin covered…