Dave Roberts Articles - Page 16

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers stared at the face of their past demons and said, “Not today.” They staved off a second elimination at the hands of the San Diego Padres in three seasons with an emphatic 8-0 win to send the series to a decisive Game 5. Considering the Padres’ ability to […]

It’s do-or-die time for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. After the Dodgers blanked the Padres 8-0 last night, the NL West rivals are set for a fifth and final game of the NLDS, which Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts is pumped about. Roberts had to lean on his bullpen for Game 4, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered enemy territory when the team took on the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in Game 3 of the NLDS. Padres fans ruthlessly welcomed Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts after some fireworks between the teams in Game 2. With the series tied at 1-1, the Padres held on in Game 3 […]

The National League Division Series between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers is full of drama, star power, and most importantly, hatred for one another. The two NL West rivals are not shy about the way that they feel about each other, and things have only heated up over the first two […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will go to battle in Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday at Petco Park. There will be no shortage of fireworks after Manny Machado threw a baseball toward LA’s dugout in Game 2, which caused quite the stir. In fact, it looked to be directed […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres are locked in a tight battle in the NLDS. The Dodgers won a tightly contested Game 1 at home before the Padres answered with six home runs on their way to a 10-2 blowout win in Game 2, and now the two bitter rivals are locked […]

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt is standing up for third baseman Manny Machado amid a recent controversy. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently called out Machado’s decision to throw a baseball near LA’s dugout. Speculation has surfaced that suggests Machado was trying to hit Roberts with the ball. Shildt, however, does not believe […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wants his team prepared for a hostile environment against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are in San Diego for Game 3 Tuesday of the National League Division Series. The series is tied at 1 game apiece. “Clearly, that team over there,’’ Roberts said per Forbes, “they like the […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers head into Game 3 of their National League Division Series matchup, they received an important update on one of their biggest stars. Manager Dave Roberts spoke to the media about first baseman Freddie Freeman’s injury status ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the San Diego Padres. His progress was relayed by […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers took on the San Diego Padres in a highly contentious NL showdown, things took an unsettling turn when star third baseman Manny Machado threw a ball from the dugout right in the direction of manager Dave Roberts. Though the ball didn’t connect with the manager or anyone on the team, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ backs aren’t exactly against the wall even after they suffered a 10-2 loss to the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. But the incredibly talented and deep club looked mortal in Game 2 of their series against a divisional rival. It was a defeat that Los Angeles manager Dave […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin their playoff journey on Saturday evening against a familiar foe in the San Diego Padres. While there was some concern that star first baseman Freddie Freeman might not be healthy enough to go in Game 1 of the NLDS as he recovers from an ankle injury, skipper Dave Roberts […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again the champion of the NL West; they have claimed the division title 11 times over the past 12 years, and with this level of dominance comes the expectation that they will reign supreme in the playoffs as well. Alas, the past two seasons have brought nothing but disappointment […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects Freddie Freeman and Miguel Rojas to be ready for the start of the National League Division Series on Saturday. If they can’t go, however, he has a plan. With Freeman nursing a sprained ankle and Rojas dealing with a left adductor injury, both hope to be on the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to play their final series of the 2024 regular season during the weekend. LA is already headed to the postseason, so they won’t have too much to play for against the Colorado Rockies. It is worth mentioning that the Dodgers are still battling the Philadelphia Phillies for the National […]

Will Clayton Kershaw be able to return for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs? The situation is currently not looking too optimistic. “Dave Roberts said Clayton Kershaw will likely not be a ‘viable’ option to pitch for at least a couple more weeks,” Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times wrote on X, formerly […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into the 2024 MLB playoffs, and it’s hard to feel optimistic about their chances. While the team has a strong history of regular season success, their lack of reliable pitching depth, coupled with key injuries, could be the reason they fall short in October once again. One of the […]

While Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has put together a historic regular season, he is about to enter unchartered waters. As Ohtani prepares for the next phase of his MLB career, manager Dave Roberts offered some words of advice. In his seventh major-league season, Ohtani will finally experience playoff baseball. While exciting, Roberts cautioned […]

Shohei Ohtani is finishing his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in style. He has not slowed down one bit despite already making history by being the first MLB player to hit at least 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. Ohtani continues to be a catalyst behind the Dodgers’ […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers is expected to have pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the playoffs, but manager Dave Roberts said he will have to make some changes to the rotation as a result. Roberts has been without Yamamoto, the Dodgers’ second-biggest free-agent signing of last offseason, for more than three months after straining his rotator cuff. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing to play against the Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon. Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is out of the lineup, however, as manager Dave Roberts has noticed that Hernandez has been “scuffling” in recent action, per Jack Harris of The Los Angeles Times. Hernandez recently returned from injury. The two-time All-Star has […]

All season long, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been bitten hard by the injury bug. They have lost a historic number of service days from their players due to injuries, and with the postseason beckoning, they continue to be shorthanded — particularly in the starting pitching department. The Dodgers currently have three members of their […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up to get ready for some postseason action. There is no better time to bolster their depth and implement new schemes than against squads who are also gunning to make a playoff push. This is exactly what Dave Roberts may plan to do when they go up against the […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to take on Shohei Ohtani’s former team in the Los Angeles Angels, manager Dave Roberts speaks about the team entering the time of the season where the playoffs are right around the corner. Especially with the Dodgers dealing with such injuries as to pitcher Clayton Kersahw, people are always […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 14-3 blowout loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, and despite the rough performance, manager Dave Roberts is still confident in his team heading into Monday’s series finale as the Dodgers try to take three out of four. “We got put into a tough spot today, then you’re just […]

After Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman missed the last three games with a fractured finger, he returned to the lineup and had an explosive performance Friday in the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, 10-6. Ahead of the Dodgers facing the Diamondbacks in the second contest of the four-game series, Freeman spoke Friday about returning […]

Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to create some separation from the Arizona Diamondbacks in their quest for the NL West title. But, a big and hungry Baltimore Orioles squad is also trying to win the series as Brandon Hyde’s squad seeks a division championship too. Both squads clearly need to load […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts delivered a positive update on starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto following his rehab start for the Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. Yamamoto threw for two innings, giving up one hit and one earned run while striking out two and walking none. Roberts announced the next step in his recovery. “Threw […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s dog, Decoy, broke the internet Wednesday night after he participated in the ceremonial first pitch which made fans obsessed over the canine. For being such a good dog, Ohtani expressed after the Dodgers’ 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles that Decoy would get something special. Amassing over 22 million […]

The Brandon Hyde-led Baltimore Orioles are hungry to get a lot of wins in the coming games. They are just a game back from claiming the AL East title lead from the New York Yankees but it looks like the Los Angeles Dodgers will be the ones to determine whether or not that happens. Dave […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers decided to designate right fielder Jason Heyward for assignment on Thursday, leading to much speculation on how his teammates felt about it. The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman shared his thoughts on the move Saturday, saying that the DFA move “felt like 2014 all over again,” in reference to Heyward’s trade from the […]

Despite Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s inability to pitch with the recovery of the Tommy John surgery, he is still absolutely dynamite with the bat and Friday was another historic case where a walk-off grand slam put him in the 40/40 club. This is the first time a Dodgers player in their vast history […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are no longer alone at the top of the NL West. Squads like the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres are slowly creeping up to usurp Dave Roberts’ squad from the top spot. Even the San Francisco Giants still have a fighting chance in this division. The squad from the City […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners were tied at three heading into the bottom of eighth inning. That was until Jason Heyward stepped up to the plate. His three-run home run ended up being the difference maker as the Dodgers came away with a 6-3 victory. Alongside earning a win, Roberts called Heyward’s homerun […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts keeps his eyes on the NL West divisional standings and isn’t afraid to admit it. However, the Dodgers’ spot at the division’s top could be in jeopardy for the first time in three years. The Dodgers (72-52) lead the San Diego Padres (70-55) by three games, with the Arizona […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star first baseman Freddie Freeman is currently dealing with a jammed finger and has been announced to be scratched from Sunday’s series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. With that development, the Dodgers activated Max Muncy and was seen taking ground balls at first base to fill for Freeman according to Mike […]

Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are not that short of pitching help. But, their depth is much-needed heading into the last 40 games of the season. They want their stars to get some rest because the expectation is always that their gunning for a World Series. So, it looks like Bobby Miller will […]

By the time mid-August rolls around, there are no small games in the MLB season. With the Los Angeles Dodgers hoping to fend off the Diamondbacks and Padres in the NL West race, it’s crucial that they beat the teams they should beat. It’s why Teoscar Hernandez’s 10th-inning heroics against the Pirates on Sunday meant […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are well on their way to a 12th consecutive playoff appearance. They hold a three-and-a-half game lead on the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres in the National League West after their recent sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite their division lead and 99.4% chance of making the playoffs, manager Dave […]