Dave Roberts Articles - Page 6

All things considered, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in a pretty good spot heading into the 2025 MLB postseason. Sure, they continue to play down to their competition, have games where they can’t get anything on the scoreboard, and others where no amount of runs is enough to overcome their pitching woes. But with 138 […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, helped by a clutch home run from catcher Will Smith, the team has made a move to further improve itself. While Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hopes for more clutch performances from the team, the team is also hoping their newest addition can produce for them when […]

Needing a win on Sunday to avoid an embarrassing three-game sweep at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers relied on the heroics of catcher Will Smith to score a dramatic 5-4 win in the series finale against their visiting National League West rivals. Smith, who did not have […]

As some of the talk around the Los Angeles Dodgers has been around Mookie Betts playing shortstop, there has been some speculation that the team would potentially move the star back to the outfield. With the Dodgers’ star in Betts having success at shortstop, manager Dave Roberts would give insight into what the team’s plan […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their weekend series with a frustrating 3-0 shutout loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chavez Ravine, and the reaction afterward was as honest as it gets. Manager Dave Roberts didn’t offer excuses—just a nod to how effective Zac Gallen’s shutout outing truly was. In six scoreless innings, Gallen struck out […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds by a final score of 5-1 on Wednesday. Shohei Ohtani led the way with nine strikeouts on the mound, while the pitching staff overall recorded 19 strikeouts. LA’s 19 strikeouts was the franchise’s highest mark in a nine inning game in the last 125 seasons, according to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a three-game winning streak, finally breaking out of a slump. Dave Roberts’ team finishes off a series against the Cincinnati Reds tonight, looking to complete a sweep. However, the biggest news that comes from Wednesday night might be on the status of Max Muncy. Alex Freeland might not have […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki last appeared for the team on May 9, spending the last three and a half months sidelined by a shoulder injury. But the rookie righty had an encouraging rehab start on Tuesday, showing signs of improvement. Manager Dave Roberts is closely monitoring the situation. “Each start has been better,” […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are navigating a key late-season stretch, and on Wednesday, they’ll do it without one of their biggest stars. First baseman Freddie Freeman is missing the Dodgers series finale against the Cincinnati Reds due to a minor neck and shoulder issue—a development that adds urgency in a tight National League West standings […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have experienced their fair share of turmoil this season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has endured months with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow on the roster thanks to injury. However, one of the more concerning absences came from hitting coach Aaron Bates. Luckily for Los Angeles, his blood clots are behind him […]

As Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit his 45th home run in Sunday’s 8-2 win over the San Diego Padres, the sensation would also encounter a loud distraction from the stands. The Dodgers slugger would go face-to-face with a heckler during the game, but not in a threatening way, more in a manner that […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto received praise from Dave Roberts after the team’s series finale against the San Diego Padres. Yamamoto started on the mound as he lasted six innings. He did a great job at fending off the Padres’ advances, striking out six batters while conceding four hits and two runs. Roberts reflected […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were able to get Max Muncy back shortly, but he recently landed on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain. It was the same injury that kept him sidelined for three months last season, and it’s uncertain when he will return to the lineup this time around. Dave […]

Fans were upset when the Los Angeles Dodgers wasted Blake Snell’s strong start with a 2-1 loss to the San Diego Padres in the series opener. But after a second straight offensive no-show in Saturday’s humbling 5-1 defeat, Dodgers fans were calling for Dave Roberts’ job. San Diego starter Nestor Cortes dominated the Dodgers, taking […]

There’s no two ways about it: the Los Angeles Dodgers have had almost nothing going their way in their first two games at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres. Keyword: Almost. That’s right, while the Dodgers are officially out of first place and have been thoroughly bested by the Padres in two straight contests, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced their fair share of injury problems this season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has dealt with lengthy absences from Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow this season. Even Shohei Ohtani is working his way back up to his normal workload. With too many starters and not enough playoff rotation spots for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers saw their early NL West lead officially erased Friday night, falling 2-1 to the San Diego Padres in a tightly contested pitcher’s duel at Petco Park. The loss dropped Los Angeles to 73-56, tying them with San Diego atop the division with just over a month left in the regular season. […]

Despite a strong start from Blake Snell, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost the series opener to the San Diego Padres Friday. The Dodgers’ offense was stifled by the Padres’ pitching as San Diego won its fourth straight game and moved into a tie for first place in the NL West. Padres starter Yu Darvish was […]

With the Los Angeles Dodgers preparing for the series against the San Diego Padres, there are some fans concerned about the status of star Shohei Ohtani after exiting Wednesday’s 8-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Pitching in the game, the Dodgers’ two-way player seemed limping after a comeback hit him in the side of his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded Thursday by knocking off the Colorado Rockies 9-5. But they’re adding needed reinforcements for the upcoming San Diego Padres series. Dodgers reporter Kristen Watson revealed the latest Dave Roberts and L.A. move. One that involves the mound.  “Dave Roberts confirmed Tanner Scott will be activated Friday vs. Padres,” Watson shared […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to open a pivotal three-game set against the San Diego Padres on Friday in Los Angeles, the status of Shohei Ohtani has remained a major storyline. Following a rough outing against the Colorado Rockies that saw him exit early due to a knee contusion, fans were eager for clarity. […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers received an injury scare when superstar Shohei Ohtani was hit in the leg by a line drive while pitching against the Colorado Rockies. The hit forced Ohtani to miss the remainder of the game, which he had not been pitching particularly well in up to that point. Despite the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers walked into Denver this week knowing they couldn’t afford to stumble. The San Diego Padres have closed the gap in the National League West, and the Dodgers needed to handle business against the last-place Colorado Rockies. Instead, Wednesday night turned into another frustrating Coors Field chapter, capped by Shohei Ohtani’s roughest […]

The Colorado Rockies teed off on Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani Wednesday. The reigning NL MVP made his 10th start of the season and allowed five runs on nine hits in four innings. It’s the most hits the eighth-year veteran has surrendered in a game since September 10, 2021. And adding injury to insult, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers caught a scare at Coors Field Wednesday. They watched Shohei Ohtani limp off against the Colorado Rockies. The right-handed pitcher took a comebacker at his leg during the bottom of the fourth. The two-way pitcher and hitter showed he was in clear pain. With the broadcast crew even sharing how loud […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a swift change on the mound. Announcing a pitching move on the eve of the Colorado Rockies showdown. Per the team’s X (formerly Twitter) account Wednesday, here’s the recall and option move L.A. delivered. “The Dodgers recalled RHP Paul Gervase and optioned RHP Alexis Diaz,” the account posted. Manager […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of Major League Baseball’s best teams. However, Dave Roberts’ team is not immune to rough stretches or blunders. The latest came on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Teoscar Hernandez misplayed a ball in the outfield that set up a walk-off win. Now, questions surrounding him, Mookie Betts, and Alex […]

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has already enjoyed a historic MLB career, and he added another milestone to his resume as he scored two runs in an 11-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. According to OptaSTATS, Ohtani’s current 2025 run total carries the kind of historical significance that should not be ignored. […]

After watching Teoscar Hernandez miss out on a pair of routine plays in the right field that effectively cost the Los Angeles Dodgers a win over the Colorado Rockies, fans in Chavez Ravine and beyond had one unifying demand: Mookie Betts needs to play right field stat. So naturally, when news broke shortly after the […]

After a stellar weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers started the new work week with a 4-3 road loss to the Colorado Rockies, who won the series opener in walk-off fashion. Once the game concluded, Mookie Betts reportedly met with Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and manager Dave Roberts. “After a 4-3 walk-off loss […]

After heading into the bottom of the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies all tied up at three, it was clear the Los Angeles Dodgers were going to have to play a mistake-free inning in order to take their game to extra innings. Unfortunately, the opposite happened, with Teoscar Hernandez dropping what should have been an […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers, few players are as consistent as catcher Will Smith. Originally drafted by the team in the first round of 2016 before making his debut in 2019, Smith has become one of the best defensive players in the business, all the while becoming a potential batting title leader […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again in the heart of the MLB playoff race, and with stakes rising, manager Dave Roberts made a firm decision to stabilize the team’s core heading into the stretch run. His message to Mookie Betts? A clear and direct vote of confidence that aims to restore order atop a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers cemented a series sweep with a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Reliever Alex Vesia was the game’s winning pitcher, and he was adamant about finishing the contest after he recorded two outs to conclude the top of the eighth inning. He later told ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez exactly […]

After Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts helped the team sweep the San Diego Padres, due to a go-ahead home run that gave the team a 5-4 win on Sunday night, the ball club is back at the top of the NL West. With the Dodgers also clinching the season series against the Padres, manager […]

Michael Conforto hasn’t had the season the Los Angeles Dodgers envisioned when they signed him to a one-year, $17 million deal this offseason. Entering Saturday, the veteran outfielder carried a .187/.299/.327 slash line with nine homers and 25 RBIs, producing an 81 wRC+ and -0.5 WAR. Simply put, it’s been tough sledding. Yet through the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced a series of injuries to their pitching staff all season. They had high hopes going into the year that their starting pitchers would help them defend the World Series championship they won a year ago. That could still happen, but the Dodgers are going to need a reversal of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers slept through their wakeup call. Freddie Freeman issued a reality check to the team after the surging San Diego Padres pulled into a tie for first place in the NL West. On Wednesday the Los Angeles Angels completed a sweep of the Freeway Series, dropping the Dodgers a game back in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-6 in their last ten games. Dave Roberts’ team went from having a big lead in the National League West to a tie with the San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, the bad news got worse on Wednesday when Roberts gave on update on Brusdar Graterol. While Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates […]