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The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for a historic season led by Shohei Ohtani, perhaps the most prized offseason baseball acquisition of the last two decades. Ohtani is seen in some circles as a finesse player because of his incredible two way skills. What many fans don’t realize according to Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux […]

Los Angeles Dodgers new signee Shohei Ohtani could find himself patrolling the outfield at Dodgers Stadium next season, according to comments made by manager Dave Roberts on Friday. “There was even a little talk with Shohei about, come September, when he can pick up a baseball and throw, would he be open to taking some […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already won the offseason after signing Shohei Ohtani in free agency, but they can potentially have the greatest one of all-time if they add Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Luckily, the organization has some extra recruiting help now on their side. Manager Dave Roberts admitted that Ohtani is pitching his Japanese countryman hard […]

Shohei Ohtani was introduced to Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball fans across the world on Thursday, and now the focus is on what type of results the former Angels superstar can bring to his new team. Ohtani showed off his new blue and white jersey after signing with the Dodgers. He also spoke […]

In the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pursuit of a World Series championship, the recent signing of Shohei Ohtani has added both a monumental chapter and an immense weight to the narrative. Ohtani’s arrival, marked by a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract, positions the Dodgers to boast the most compelling and formidable lineup in baseball. However, it […]

Dave Roberts recently admitted the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani met. It was something that the entire MLB world expected to happen in free agency, but Roberts’ comments were still surprising since a previous report stated that Ohtani wanted to keep his free agency secretive. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman addressed Roberts’ […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ unlimited resources both from a financial and talent perspective have made them the epitome of consistency over the past decade. However, despite winning the NL West for the 10th time in the past 11 years in the 2023 season, the Dodgers’ pitching corps wasn’t as elite as it has been in […]

It is not a secret that Shohei Ohtani is the biggest prize out there in MLB free agency. The one thing the Japanese superstar wants to be classified, though, is the fluidity of his movements behind the scenes, which is also why Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has seemingly found himself in a bit of […]

Mookie Betts is one of the most versatile superstars in MLB. He played right field, second base, and shortstop in 2023. So where will Betts spend the majority of the time in 2024? It should be noted that Betts was already expected to play more second base in 2024. Shortstop may have been a possibility, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still the favorite to sign Shohei Ohtani. Although nothing is guaranteed, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is “excited” as Ohtani’s decision draws near. “It’s just a once-in-a-lifetime, once-in-a-generation and even beyond that, type of player and person,” Roberts said, via Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. “What an opportunity. We’re all excited […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finished with 100-plus wins in each of the last three seasons, yet they’ve been bounced out earlier than expected in the postseason, twice in the NLDS and once in the NLCS. So what’s missing from such a talented team? Could Shohei Ohtani be the lone answer they’ve been looking for […]

The Chicago Cubs pulled off a stunning move that shocked the MLB when they made Craig Counsell the highest-paid manager with a five-year, $40 million deal. The move wasn’t only shocking because practically no one anticipated Counsell going to the Cubs when his contract expired at the start of November, but because the Cubs already […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers struggled to get their defense set which may have cost them a realistic shot at the World Series. Dave Roberts tried to tweak a lot of their rotations because their old reliable setup just was not cutting it. All of those efforts were to no avail as they got beat by […]

The loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks was not the ideal ending for the Dave Roberts-led Los Angeles Dodgers’ season. They had a lot to give after getting the NL West title by winning 100 of their 162 games. A lot of their players aim to come back with a vengeance and play with a chip […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS in three games, bringing a lot of reactions from the fans after their World Series aspirations. The status of manager Dave Roberts was a giant question mark, although Andrew Friedman put those rumors to bed by stating that Roberts will be back in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered another brutal playoff series loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS. Although it’s difficult to place all of the blame on Dave Roberts, there is an argument to be made for the Dodgers choosing to move on from their manager. However, it would not be surprising to see Roberts […]

Old friendships die hard in baseball, especially when the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers made the pivotal play in Boston Red Sox history. .@DavidOrtiz says the Dodgers moving on from Dave Roberts would not be the right move. pic.twitter.com/wUmlogl7Dw — Jim Rome (@jimrome) October 12, 2023 Legendary slugger David Ortiz has thrown his support […]

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts were once again sent home with an early exit from the MLB Playoffs after failing to secure a single victory in the NLDS against the Arizona Diamondbacks. That’s right; not a single postseason win for the Dodgers, despite an impressive 100 regular season victories. […]

There are no easy answers for how the Los Angeles Dodgers must proceed in the aftermath of the demoralizing sweep they suffered at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the 2023 NLDS. For now, it’s a matter of addressing who’s responsible for this embarrassing playoff exit, with Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman both owning […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS, with disappointing performances from the lineup and starting pitching, and some have said that the playoff format favors Wild Card teams, and that has hurt the Dodgers over the last two years as they have been upset by the San Diego Padres […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finished the regular season with the second best record in the National League, and because of that, they earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs and were automatically into the NLDS. The Arizona Diamondbacks, however, narrowly made the postseason via the Wild Card, but they surprisingly swept the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in big trouble in the NLDS as they have dropped the first two games of the series and are now facing elimination in Wednesday’s game three. The Dodgers are taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks, and while LA was favored when the series began, the Diamondbacks have dominated the series from […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a game away from losing their NLDS square-off against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Mookie Betts-led squad had a lot of opportunities to bounce back but they just could not capitalize. Falling to a zero to two series would mean that they need to wake up if they want a chance […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making their 2023 MLB Playoffs debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles has dealt with many injuries and changes to their roster. Most recently, LA decided to move Kolten Wong to the NLDS roster instead of Amed Rosario. Manager Dave Roberts explained the rationale for the move ahead of their […]

The Dodgers rolled to the National League West once again this season, and they will begin their attempt to advance in the playoffs with star pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the mound against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dave Roberts said this is as good as Clayton Kershaw has felt physically in months. But he doesn’t anticipate him […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias is currently away from the team amid his domestic violence incident. The Dodgers have already taken steps to move on from the left-handed starter. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently made an appearance on The Show: A NY Post baseball podcast with Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman and discussed the Urias situation, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to secure 100 wins with a win over the San Francisco Giants heading into the 2023 MLB Playoffs. A win would add manager Dave Roberts’ Dodgers to a group including the Braves and Orioles among 100-win teams. The Dodgers made a key Lance Lynn roster move ahead of the […]

With the San Francisco Giants firing manager Gabe Kapler before Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, they aided in creating a major first in MLB history. The Giants named Kai Correa as the interim manager in the wake of Kapler’s firing. Interestingly, Correa is of Hawaiian, Portuguese and Japanese descent. His Dodgers counterpart, Dave […]

So far in this college football season, the Colorado football team has been the main storyline. Deion Sanders took over as head coach in the offseason, and he’s done a tremendous job so far. The attention that the program is getting is unlike we have ever seen in college football. The Buffaloes take on USC […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts feels catcher Will Smith will have a breakthrough postseason. Roberts discussed Will Smith’s offensive prowess in an interview with SportsNet LA on Wednesday. “I just have complete clarity that it’s gonna be a really good postseason for Will.” Dave Roberts speaks on Will Smith’s ability to perform offensively. pic.twitter.com/aauT1KU3O7 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will roll with Clayton Kershaw and Bobby Miller to pitch in Games One and Two of the NLDS. The order hasn’t been decided yet, but the future Hall-of-Famer and rookie will get things started in the MLB Playoffs for LA. Lance Lynn will also likely play a role in the Dodgers’ […]

A surge in the second half of the season has given the Los Angeles Dodgers another runaway in the National League West, and with the division championship safely put away, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has named his starting pitchers for the first two games of the National League Division Series. #Dodgers MGR Dave Roberts said […]

At the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers had a trade in place to land Eduardo Rodriguez from the Detroit Tigers. However, Rodriguez said no. With the right-hander on the bump for the Tigers in their Monday matchup against the Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts sounded off on the trade that almost was. After denying the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to the postseason for the 11th straight year, clinching the NL West crown for the 10th time during that span with a win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. But the Dodgers, of all teams, know that nothing is guaranteed come playoff time. Thus, they have every intention of […]

It became clear that the Los Angeles Dodgers were moving on from Julio Urías following his arrest after the team painted over/covered murals of the pitcher at Dodger Stadium. His locker was also replaced in the clubhouse. On Monday, manager Dave Roberts was asked if the locker decision means the team is indeed moving on […]

With the postseason beckoning, it seems like the Los Angeles Dodgers are setting their sights towards ensuring that their team has the best chance of mounting a deep run in what should be their 11th straight trip to the playoffs. To that end, manager Dave Roberts and company are looking to keep veteran starter Clayton […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers return home Monday following a six-game east coast road trip. LA went 3-3 in two series against the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals during the trip. Manager Dave Roberts addressed the Dodgers’ performance and mindset as the team prepares to open a home series versus the San Diego Padres. “I think […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts exited Thursday’s game against the Miami Marlins with an apparent injury. He was seen leaving the stadium on crutches following the affair. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an injury update on Betts Friday, via MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM. “Today he’s going to get a CT scan later this […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the elephant in the room on Tuesday, sharing his thoughts on the Sunday arrest of Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias. Urias was charged with felony domestic violence charges and released on $50,000 bail early Monday morning, according to Jeff Passan. Roberts said that he was “shocked” by the situation, […]