Much has been made about the MLB's decision to pull out the All-Star Game from Atlanta amid the major issue of voter suppression in the state of Georgia. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has weighed in on the polarizing issue, as he pronounced his full support towards the league's decision.

Roberts admitted that he does not have full knowledge about the details and the intricacies of the newly-passed bill in Georgia, but that he knows enough to say that this is something he condemns:

“I support it,” the Dodgers boss said, via Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports. “I’m not completely versed on everything, but my takeaway from the bill was essentially to suppress voting for people of color. That’s something I fundamentally and intrinsically disagree with.”

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The league made a major statement by pulling out of Atlanta for this year's All-Star Game. It is a clear indication of the MLB's support for the fight against systemic racism, and it is something that has garnered praise from the public. Unsurprisingly, however, there are also those who have chosen to criticize this move by the MLB, with some claiming that sports and politics just do not/should not mix.

The Dodgers kicked off their title defense on Thursday and it wasn't exactly the best way for L.A. to start their campaign. The Dodgers lost to the Colorado Rockies, 8-5, as Colorado pulled off the biggest upset of opening day. It was a bizarre loss for the defending champs, who themselves will now look to get their first win of the season in a rematch against the Rockies on Friday night.