Tag: Dave Roberts

Watch: Dodgers Clubhouse Toast For Clayton Kershaw & Clinching Spot In Postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers went into Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants hoping to have a celebratory night in recognition of Clayton Kershaw's career and also in position to officially secure a spot in the postseason. Doing so was…

Dave Roberts Sees Spot For Clayton Kershaw On Dodgers Postseason Roster

With Clayton Kershaw announcing his plan to retire at the end of the 2025 season, this year marks the final chance for the 18-year veteran to add another World Series ring with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But with the Dodgers…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts & Blake Snell Impressed With Ben Rortvedt

Ben Rortvedt has been thrust into a larger role with the Los Angeles Dodgers this month as a result of Will Smith and Dalton Rushing both spending time on the 10-day injured list. Rortvedt, who was acquired by the Dodgers…

Dodgers News: Blake Snell ‘Very Happy’ For Dave Roberts’ Trust

The Los Angeles Dodgers received another dominant start from Blake Snell, but it nearly ended with the left-hander falling just short of seven shutout innings. Snell largely had his way with a talented Philadelphia Phillies lineup on Wednesday night, but…

Dodgers Bullpen Struggles Attributed To ‘Lacking Confidence’

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has been under a microscope amid a prolonged stretch of struggles by several relievers, which in particular surfaced against the Philadelphia Phillies this week. With the Dodgers holding a 4-0 lead in the sixth inning…

Dodgers Starting Pitchers Inspire Confidence For Potential Postseason Matchup With Phillies

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped two of three games against the Philadelphia Phillies this week, but it wasn't because of a lackluster performance from their starting pitchers. Emmet Sheehan served as the bulk pitcher in the series opener at Dodger…

Dave Roberts Picks Shohei Ohtani To Win 2025 NL MVP Over Kyle Schwarber

Shohei Ohtani is in the midst of another historic season, and his two-way prowess was on full display when the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Philadelphia Phillies this week. Ohtani went 4-for-12 with a double, two home runs, two RBI…

Dave Roberts Continuing To Evaluate Roles In Dodgers Bullpen

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is as healthy as it has been this season, but it is still very much in flux due to inconsistency and uncharacteristic poor performance. The closer situation has been far from ideal, with Tanner Scott…

Dodgers Downplay Potential Postseason Preview With Phillies Series

The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers began their final meeting of the 2025 regular season on Monday, with the visitors securing a hard-fought 6-5 victory in extra innings. With their win, the Phillies clinched the National League East division…

Dave Roberts Expects ‘Battle’ For Dodgers In Giants Series

After a poor stretch of baseball where the Los Angeles Dodgers hit rock bottom and lost five consecutive games, they have seemingly turned things around. The Dodgers are on a four-game winning streak and just completed a sweep of the…

Dodgers Want Kirby Yates To Gain ‘Confidence’ & ‘Find Himself’

The Los Angeles Dodgers made many notable signings during the offseason, and they concluded it by adding the two relievers who were believed to be the best available options on the free agent market in Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates.…

Teoscar Hernández ‘More Comfortable’ In Right Field, But Dodgers Open To Possible Change

The return of Tommy Edman gave the Los Angeles Dodgers more versatility to set their outfield how they like, and his ability to play center field should go a long way in improving their defense. But the corner outfield has…