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The Los Angeles Dodgers have found themselves in a bit of an unexpected situation in the National League West. They are currently in third place behind the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants, and it’s forcing Dave Roberts to make some tough decisions for his team. With LA’s starting rotation decimated by the injuries and […]

Pitching has been the demise of the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, but their arms picked things up in LA’s two-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels this week. The Dodgers won both games by a score of 2-0, including a bullpen game on Wednesday night where seven different Dodger pitchers combined for the shutout […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has nothing but nice words to say about Los Angeles Angels do-it-all superstar Shohei Ohtani ahead of Wednesday’s finale of the Freeway Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim. “I’m actually as a fan looking forward to seeing him on the mound and then hitting high up in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t been playing great baseball over the past few weeks, and that was certainly true late in their extra innings loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Despite suffering a tough 7-5 loss, it sounds like Dave Roberts was thrilled with what he saw from Emmet Sheehan in his […]

Dave Roberts was anything but happy following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ late-game meltdown Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox. Roberts did not hold back at all when he spoke about what he thought of Los Angeles’ bullpen, which faltered yet again. “It’s very frustrating, and they have to do better,” Roberts said after the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie sensation Bobby Miller has firmly earned his spot in the starting rotation, and manager Dave Roberts confirmed as much today. However, there is an unlikely twist that comes with that positive news, as there will be extra days of rest inserted between Miller’s starts. He does not have an inning pitch […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been hit by hamstring problems this season, with both third baseman Max Muncy and pitcher Julio Urias dealing with that particular lower-body issue. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts hopes the two will be back sooner than later, as he provided some key updates on the pair’s status prior to Wednesday’s […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Max Muncy injured his left hamstring in Sunday’s game, but manager Dave Roberts does not expect him to go on the IL, according to Dodger Insider. Muncy did not exit the game Sunday, but he is out of Tuesday’s lineup against the Chicago White Sox. Roberts said Muncy will have an MRI […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers just finished up a series in Cincinnati with the Reds, and Dave Roberts saw his team drop 2 of 3 in the series. He also saw Cincinnati phenom Elly De La Cruz demonstrate his skills and remarkable athletic ability. Dave Roberts on Elly De La Cruz this morning, courtesy of @Jack_A_Harris: […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed pitcher Noah Syndergaard on the injured list with a blister on his finger, and manager Dave Roberts was asked about Syndergaard being able to reset mentally, physically and emotionally. “Yeah, I think all of the above,” Dave Roberts said, via SportsNet LA. “I think with, the physical, the emotional, the […]

The Noah Syndergaard experience for the Los Angeles Dodgers is decidedly not working out for both the pitcher and the team. Syndergaard crumbled on the mound yet again Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds on the road, as he pitched for just three innings before getting taken off the hill. After the 8-6 loss to the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers Mookie Betts had a record-breaking game against the New York Yankees, and it drew him comparisons to Rickey Henderson. Betts went 4-4 in the game, in which he tallied two home runs, three RBIs, and two runs. He now has multiple home runs in back-to-back games for the second time in his […]

Following another difficult Noah Syndergaard start, many fans wanted the former All-Star to be removed from the starting rotation, or at least given some time off. Instead, with the Los Angeles Dodgers dealing with depth concerns, Syndergaard will get at least one more opportunity. Ahead of Friday’s LA Dodgers-New York Yankees game, Dave Roberts said […]

It has not been a good season for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Noah Syndergaard, and his struggles continued with a five inning, five earned run performance against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Manager Dave Roberts was not ready to fully commit to Syndergaard making his next start against the Cincinnati Reds. “As an organization, we’ve […]

Dave Roberts isn’t giving up on Noah Syndergaard yet despite the veteran’s struggles in 2023. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager even shared a plan for fixing Syndergaard, per Matthew Moreno. “Ironically, the stuff and velocity was the best its been this entire year in his last start. But the command might’ve been one of his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are an organization that has been known for developing stars in their pitching rotation and leaning on pitching depth. However, injuries and underperformance have plagued the team in recent action. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the team’s pitching concerns ahead of their game versus the Washington Nationals on Monday night, per […]

Gavin Stone has struggled to find success with the Los Angeles Dodgers after his call up to the big leagues. Those struggles have led to Dave Roberts and the Dodgers reconsidering Stone‘s spot in the rotation. Los Angeles is “reassessing” Stone’s next turn in the rotation, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. If the Dodgers […]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. The Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning a weekend set with the Tampa Bay Rays, the first meeting between the two teams since the COVID era 2020 World Series. That feels like a lifetime ago for the world, and to a lesser degree, the MLB. Restrictions […]

Mookie Betts of the Dodgers is one of the top 5 players in the Major Leagues, but manager Dave Roberts believes he could increase his productivity and overall level of play if his concentration would improve. Roberts was somewhat critical of the superstar, who has been batting leadoff in the Dodgers lineup. The Dodgers manager […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans should rejoice with Dave Roberts’ update on Clayton Kershaw and Julio Urias’ potential return against the Tampa Bay Rays. Dave Roberts had an interview with SportsNet LA and provided the statuses of both Kershaw and Urias. Roberts also laid their plans down against the Rays as they face them next. “Julio […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are confident in their pitching staff, and one of their key performers is left-handed starter Julio Urias. However, Urias is coming off a difficult performance in a 16-8 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday night, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has concerns about his pitcher. Dave Roberts said the #Dodgers […]

Dustin May is one of the most gifted hurlers in the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation, but injuries have prevented him from establishing his consistency. May’s latest injury is a right forearm strain that has place him on the 14-day injured list. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Gavin Stone has the inside track on replacing him […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May gave fans a major scare on Wednesday after he exited their contest with the Minnesota Twins due to an elbow issue. Now, manager Dave Roberts gave more clarity on the right-hander’s condition, which isn’t exactly encouraging. Speaking to reporters following the Dodgers’ 7-3 win, Roberts revealed that May sustained […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres once again on Friday night at Dodger Stadium by a final score of 4-2. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman clubbed back-to-back clutch home runs in the seventh inning to propel LA to the victory. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts dropped superstar-caliber praise on both players after the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing well. They lead the National League West and are currently preparing for a big three-game series against the San Diego Padres. Chris Taylor, on the other hand, isn’t exactly setting the league on fire. That said, the Dodgers still believe in Taylor and there is reason for fans to […]

Noah Syndergaard was forced to leave his last start for the Los Angeles Dodgers due to a finger injury. Dave Roberts believes in Syndergaard’s recovery, but he has also devised a Dodgers backup plan just in case. Roberts is ‘hopeful,’ that Syndergaard will be able to make his next scheduled start on Monday, via Jack […]

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Noah Syndergaard exited Tuesday’s road game after just one inning versus the Milwaukee Brewers after suffering a cut on his finger. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts later said an IL move is “a possibility,” per Bill Plunkett. “But we want to give Noah and the training staff some time before we make […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers head to Wisconsin to take on the Milwaukee Brewers having won eight of their past ten games overall. Los Angeles most recently earned a 2-1 series win over the San Diego Padres and will look to keep their momentum going versus the Brewers. LA is sending Tony Gonsolin to the mound […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 111-win season came to a devastating halt following their elimination in the 2022 NLDS against the San Diego Padres. San Diego upset Los Angeles in the series, winning the final game at Petco Park. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed being back at Petco Park on Friday ahead of LA’s series opener […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave high praise to rookie pitcher Gavin Stone ahead of his debut Wednesday afternoon. Roberts compared Stone to another Dodgers pitcher, Walker Buehler. “I think he’s like Walker in some senses. Less chirpy. But I think the quiet confidence, certainly the build is similar. I think Walker is a […]

Bryce Harper is expected to return for the Philadelphia Phillies during their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joked with Harper as he was taking grounders at first base. “Take three more days!” Dave Roberts yelled to Harper while he was taking grounders at first base, according to Jack Harris […]

James Outman and Max Muncy stole the show during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Dustin May, however, performed well after previously dealing with struggles on the mound. May and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reacted to his performance, per SportsNet LA. “I just keep feeling like I was attacking the […]

James Outman broke a 2-2 tie against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night with a grand slam in the top of the ninth inning. The young outfielder has performed admirably to open the 2023 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dave Roberts previously admitted that he’s been impressed by Outman’s play, and the Dodgers’ manager […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Mookie Betts could play shortstop again versus the Chicago Cubs over the weekend amid Chris Taylor and Miguel Rojas’ injury concerns, per Bob Nightengale. Roberts also made a hilarious “TMI” admission in the process, per Nightengale as well. “#Dodgers Dave Roberts said Mookie Betts might play SS again […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t started out the season the way they would have liked. Stars such as Freddie Freeman aren’t worried, however, as they understand all it takes is one winning streak to get back on track. On the other hand, many fans are overreacting to LA’s uninspiring start. Let’s take a look at […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are currently gearing up for a weekend series at Dodger Stadium. For Cody Bellinger, Friday’s game represents more than simply a beginning to another series. Instead, it is his long-awaited return to Los Angeles after the Dodgers cut ties with him during the offseason. Bellinger had plenty of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten out to a so-so start to the season with their 5-4 record. As Dave Roberts looks to ignite a spark under the Dodgers, Los Angeles’ manager has come with a new plan at closer. Roberts didn’t necessarily name Evan Phillips the closer. However, Roberts said that Phillips would get […]

One of the primary narratives surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into the season was their assumed lack of star power in the lineup. Sure, LA still had Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman leading the charge, but people around the MLB world had questions about the overall lineup. The mistake those critics made, however, was […]

One of the classic pitching matchups of the last decade is on tap at Dodger Stadium Saturday night when Clayton Kershaw takes the mound for the home team while Madison Bumgarner does the same for the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Dave Roberts on the Kershaw-Bumgarner matchup: "I'll tell you, I think both those two guys going […]