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The Los Angeles Dodgers, the richest team in the MLB both literally and figuratively, only got richer this past offseason. The Dodgers secured the services of burgeoning Japanese international Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old flamethrower who’s expected to emerge as a quality rotation piece for years to come. It has to be said, however, that transitioning […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers own MLB’s best roster, and a roster this good also brings a problem that other teams would love to have: too many talented players and not enough Major League spots. Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts, at the helm since 2016, knows his roster is in an exciting, albeit challenging spot, as he […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off a World Series championship. In fact, LA has earned two championships in the Dave Roberts era. Will the 52-year-old manager receive an extension before his contract expires following the 2025 season? According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Roberts is “very hopeful” to have an extension before the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series and have fired up the engines to start their quest for back-to-back titles. A team with postseason hopes can never have enough durable and effective starting pitching; thus, the Dodgers signed left-hander starter Blake Snell in the offseason to pitch among the likes of Shohei Ohtani, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently looking to maintain their health as they embark on spring training in Glendale, Arizona in preparation for the upcoming 2025 MLB season. The Dodgers are coming off of a dominant run through the MLB postseason in which they eviscerated the New York Yankees to win their first World Series […]

After a very hectic offseason, baseball is officially back with the start of Spring Training. The Los Angeles Dodgers are already hard at work as they try to defend their World Series title from last season. Shohei Ohtani was obviously a massive part of the championship-winning squad a season ago, but the Dodgers haven’t even […]

They are keeping that old gang in Los Angeles together for another run at the World Series title. Actually, the Dodgers have made several key additions in the offseason since beating the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series. However, many of the core players are back for manager Dave Roberts. One of them […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers already have talented bullpen arms such as Blake Treinen and Michael Kopech, the defending World Series champions wanted more. Which is why the Dodgers went out and signed both Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. Both players come to Los Angeles with plenty of experience at closer. However, at least to […]

For those who casually tune into baseball, it is all too easy to assume that Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has a largely stress-free job. He helms a supremely talented club that racks up divisional titles and consistently contends for championships. When big names hit the free agent market, the nine-year skipper can trust […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers once again have their man. Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers as the hurler has announced that he is joining the World Series champions. Hey Jeff can you speak out about how unfair this coming season is gonna be for the rest of the league — […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the most active teams in this year’s free agency, which is simply par for the course for perhaps the most brazen spending team in the MLB. But even after making a few additions to their World Series-winning roster, the Dodgers still had room to bring back one […]

Dave Roberts recently said the Los Angeles Dodgers were “close” to re-signing outfielder Teoscar Hernandez in MLB free agency. A recent report from MLB insider Hector Gomez suggests LA is dealing with heavy competition amid their pursuit of a reunion with Hernandez, though. “Star outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is looking for a 3-year deal,” Gomez wrote […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been active this offseason, yet manager Dave Roberts suggested the team still has more plans in motion. Discussions between the Dodgers and outfielder Teoscar Hernández are ongoing as both sides work toward reaching an agreement. “I think we are close,” said the Dodgers manager. The escalating value of free-agent deals […]

When Walker Buehler threw his final out in Game 5 of the World Series, Los Angeles Dodgers fans almost immediately turned their attention to the number one priority of the offseason: re-sign Teoscar Hernandez. Yes, everyone had to talk to reporters and celebrate with the Commissioner’s Trophy; yes, fans had to go wild shooting off […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will open the 2025 season in Japan, but don’t expect Shohei Ohtani to pitch while the team begins its title defense. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed on Monday that it is “very unlikely” that Ohtani will be ready to pitch when LA starts the season against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were able to overcome a lot of demons during the postseason as they were able to come through with their best baseball in the postseason. In past years other than Covid-shortened 2020, the Dodgers had struggled in the biggest games of the year after dominating in the regular season. The Dodgers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were under extreme pressure this season after yet another first-place finish in the National League West. Their fans have come to expect division titles, since the Dodgers have finished first in the NL West in 11 of the last 12 years. However, the only World Series title in that span came […]

It was a celebratory moment when the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series as they beat the New York Yankees in a dominant five-game span.  While people such as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts already made predictions for next seasons’s World Series, he reflected with star Mookie Betts on his podcast about how nervous he […]

Following a triumphant World Series victory, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly plan to offer manager Dave Roberts a contract extension, underscoring their confidence in his leadership. Dodgers General Manager Brandon Gomes confirmed intentions to discuss an extension with Roberts in the final year of a lucrative four-year agreement that will see him earn $4 million […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay isn’t the only coach who has had some success in the city. If anything, all eyes are looking at Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts after his team won it all in the World Series. McVay and Roberts have had some conversations since Los Angeles took home the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the World Series, ousting the New York Yankees in five games and setting off a huge celebration by the players at Yankee Stadium immediately after the final out. Of course, players like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman gained headlines throughout the series and played key roles in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers can finally celebrate now that they’ve won the World Series to cap a grueling season. For manager Dave Roberts, that means listening to Kendrick Lamar. Roberts referenced Lamar’s hit “Not Like Us” at the championship parade on Friday, via r/baseball. "One thing I know guys… THEY NOT LIKE US!" -Dave Roberts […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series beating the New York Yankees in five games, the team conducted their parade Friday afternoon to celebrate the win. While the parade included Dodgers star Walker Buehler having a fun time, it also included some bold claims by manager Dave Roberts and first baseman Freddie Freeman. […]

During a live performance by Ice Cube to celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers’ eighth World Series title, manager Dave Roberts showed off some dance moves that had to be seen to be believed. Dave Roberts did that 🤣 (via @SportsNetLA) pic.twitter.com/fh5oX8nMeS — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) November 1, 2024 Roberts’ dancing was becoming literal as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after beating the New York Yankees in five games. While the team has not had its victory parade yet, there are already questions about the team’s make-up for the 2025 season. One of those questions revolves around outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. Teoscar Hernández is a #WorldSeries Champion He […]

Following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ triumphant World Series win over the New York Yankees, Clayton Kershaw, (arguably) the greatest pitcher of all time, strongly supported manager Dave Roberts, who navigated the team through a postseason filled with adversity. The Dodgers’ victory on Wednesday night secured their status as world champions and marked a significant moment […]

When Blake Treinen slowly but surely lost his efficiency over the course of the eighth inning, Dave Roberts had to make a decision that would define Game 5 of the World Series one way or another: to bench or not to bench Blake Treinen. A tough call? You bet; Treinen is the Dodgers’ best closing […]

When Dave Roberts decided against putting in his top arms at the end of the Los Angeles Dodgers Game 4 showdown against the New York Yankees, it made a definitive impact on the final score. Sitting down two scores with plenty of time left to play, Roberts decided to stick with his middle relievers instead […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into Game 4 of the 2024 World Series one win away from capturing the franchise’s eighth championship. The series shifted to New York on Monday but the result was the same. The Dodgers picked up the Game 3 victory. LA finished with the best record in the regular season and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are relentless and they continue to dominate the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series. After taking care of business again on Monday night at Yankee Stadium with a 4-2 victory, Los Angeles is now just a win away from winning the club’s second World Series under the guidance of […]

When Shohei Ohtani went down with a brutal-looking arm injury in Game 2 of the World Series, Dodgers Stadium fell silent. Sure, the injury was later deemed a shoulder subluxation, with Dave Roberts noting that his MVP slugger would probably be just fine in time for Game 3, fans still have the memory of number […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers needed him most, Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered. Despite missing nearly three months during the regular season due to injury, the $325 million Japanese pitcher turned in his finest performance of the postseason yet in the Dodgers’ Game 2 win in the World Series, which did not go unnoticed by manager Dave […]

After watching Shohei Ohtani go down with a scary shoulder injury on a failed slide attempt at the bottom of the seventh, Los Angeles Dodgers fans in California, Japan, and the rest of the world over waited with bated breath for some news – hopefully good news – on the MVP. Diagnosed with a shoulder […]

It was an emotional moment when Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam to win Game 1 of the World Series in extra innings to beat the New York Yankees Friday night, 6-3. Besides Dodgers figures such as Mookie Betts and Dave Roberts celebrating the victory, Freeman’s father Fred would also […]

It was a spectacular moment when Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman had a walk-off grand slam to win Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees, 6-3. While the Dodgers are now preparing for Game 2 Saturday, manager Dave Roberts and teammate Mookie Betts shared their immediate reactions to the extraordinary […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have set their 26-man roster ahead of the World Series. They face the Yankees in the 12th iteration of the Fall Classic between the traditional rivals. One big change was noted by The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. Bullpen arm Evan Phillips is off the roster and Brusdar Graterol is on. Evan Phillips […]

As people finalize their predictions for the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, one component of the matchup is for sure the pitching including star Jack Flaherty. With the Yankees and Dodgers playing in another championship series, the latter is hoping to get one over their rivals though Flaherty has […]

In a playful exchange emblematic of the friendly rivalry that often characterizes baseball’s biggest stages, Yankees manager Aaron Boone sent Dodgers counterpart Dave Roberts a simple yet evocative message as his team touched down in Los Angeles for the World Series: a Yankee emoji. This gesture, though light-hearted, underscores the charged atmosphere surrounding one of […]

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers experienced a number of injuries to their starting pitchers this season, the team’s bullpen has been a strength. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has opted for bullpen games three times in this postseason, most recently utilizing a bullpen strategy in the decisive Game 6 of the NLCS. The experiment was a […]