Tag: Dave Roberts

Dodgers Rookie Jack Dreyer A ‘Pleasant Surprise’ For Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Jack Dreyer is not going to be found on any top-100 prospect lists at present time, nor is he even a top-30 Minor Leaguer in the organization's farm system according to MLB Pipeline. And yet, Dreyer…

Dodgers ‘Playing The Long Game’ With Rest Days For Will Smith

Will Smith was given the day off in the middle game of the Los Angeles Dodgers' series against the Chicago Cubs, though his inclusion in the lineup likely wouldn't have made much of a difference in a 16-0 blowout loss.…

Shohei Ohtani ‘Couple Months Away’ From Dodgers Pitching Debut

As Shohei Ohtani continued to throw bullpen sessions late last year it sparked questions and speculation his Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut would occur during the postseason. Some believed if the Dodgers played deep enough into October, Ohtani would become…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Can ‘Count On’ Chris Taylor

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a series win over the Colorado Rockies with a 6-2 victory on Jackie Robinson Day, led in part by contributions of Chris Taylor. The 34-year-old put the Dodgers on the scoreboard when he grounded into…

WATCH: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Speaks To Dodgers & Rockies For Jackie Robinson Day Reflection

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their Jackie Robinson Day tradition of visiting the statue the team had commissioned in his honor, and they were accompanied in the center field plaza of Dodger Stadium by the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles…

Dodgers Don’t Want Freddie Freeman Stealing Bases

Freddie Freeman returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup last week after missing nine games due to a right ankle sprain that stemmed from accidentally slipping in the shower. The 35-year-old reached base four times in the Dodgers' 6-2 win…

Dodgers News: Dustin May’s Confidence Growing

The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their homestand on Monday with a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies, which saw Dustin May turn in another impressive performance. The right-hander allowed just one run on three hits over six innings of work…

Dave Roberts’ Message To Dodgers Fans: ‘Too Early To Panic’

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their first eight games to begin the regular season, which represented the longest undefeated streak by a defending World Series champion in MLB history. However, the Dodgers have since gone on to lose six of…

Shohei Ohtani Not Moving Out Of Dodgers Leadoff Spot Despite Limited RBI Opportunities

The Los Angeles Dodgers lineup has fallen short of meeting expectations so far this season, ranking closer to the middle of the pack in most offensive categories than at the top. The lineup is eighth in slugging percentage; ninth in…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Not Taking Enough ‘Good Team At-Bats’

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of a rough stretch that's seen them lose their last three series and has included poor pitching performances, a lack of hitting and defensive mistakes. The offense has been the most notable…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Details Hopes For Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor is in the final guaranteed season of the four-year, $60 million contract he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022. Taylor and the Dodgers came to terms on what appeared to be a team-friendly deal just before…

Dodgers Owners, Dave Roberts & Tyler Glasnow Among Group To Visit Capitol Hill

One day after celebrating their 2024 World Series title during a visit with President Trump at the White House, the Los Angeles Dodgers sent a contingent to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, where they met with Senators from California, Adam Schiff…