Dodgers' shortage of pitchers limiting Dave Roberts' options
2 months ago

Dodgers' shortage of pitchers limiting Dave Roberts' options

LA Times  

In the aftermath of his team’s 12-6 defeat to the New York Mets on Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lamented his inability to predict the future. Because if Roberts had known Andy Pages would homer twice in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, he would have removed starting pitcher Jack Flaherty earlier than he did. Dodgers Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets Jack Flaherty runs into problems early, giving up eight earned runs in a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS, sending the series back to L.A. Roberts didn’t lack urgency. Flaherty completed the third inning, and reliever Brent Honeywell pitched the next 4 ⅔ innings, ensuring the Dodgers wouldn’t have to use the pitchers they didn’t want to use.

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Bryan Cranston tries to get Dave Roberts to reveal Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki plans: ‘Don’t get me in trouble’
3 days, 18 hours ago

Bryan Cranston tries to get Dave Roberts to reveal Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki plans: ‘Don’t get me in trouble’

LA Times  

Bryan Cranston is such a huge Dodgers fan that he got goosebumps in a Los Angeles studio six years ago while narrating an MLB Network documentary on the team’s 1988 season, which culminated with one of the most dramatic home runs in World Series history, Kirk Gibson’s Game 1, pinch-hit, walk-off shot off Dennis Eckersley. “Complete strangers were hugging each …

The Sports Report: Dodgers have work to do but say they’ve gotten stronger
1 week, 4 days ago

The Sports Report: Dodgers have work to do but say they’ve gotten stronger

LA Times  

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and the team’s executives left winter meetings content they had made some key moves and improved. On Thursday night, the Rams play the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium, the first of three games against NFC West opponents remaining on the Rams’ schedule. Continue reading here Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, prediction and …

‘Most satisfying’ year: How Dave Roberts changed narrative, got Dodgers to World Series
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Most satisfying’ year: How Dave Roberts changed narrative, got Dodgers to World Series

LA Times  

Standing atop a makeshift stage on the Dodger Stadium infield Sunday night, Dave Roberts grabbed hold of the mic, lifted his right arm toward the sky and asked the Chavez Ravine crowd a simple, resounding question. “Hey!” Roberts shouted, his hoarse voice booming through the stadium speakers after the Dodgers’ pennant-clinching win over the New York Mets in Game 6 …

Letters to Sports: Hold off on those Dodgers predictions and celebration
2 months ago

Letters to Sports: Hold off on those Dodgers predictions and celebration

LA Times  

Before Game 5 of the NLCS, The Times’ Bill Shaikin quoted Dave Roberts as saying, “there’s a sense of urgency.” It does not appear that Roberts’ Rules were followed, as the Dodgers’ brain trust allowed Jack Flaherty to give up eight runs in only three innings. Yes, the Dodgers’ starting pitching staff has been decimated, but the relievers have been …

Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets
2 months ago

Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets

LA Times  

Before the sun had set in Queens on Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts faced a dilemma. “All I have to do is be average,” a frustrated Flaherty said afterward, “and we’re in this game.” On a night the Dodgers could have ended the NLCS and booked a place in next week’s World Series, they let this best-of-seven head back …

Dodgers not overthinking it with Jack Flaherty as Game 5 starter
2 months ago

Dodgers not overthinking it with Jack Flaherty as Game 5 starter

LA Times  

Jack Flaherty will start for the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday. If the start of the World Series moves up, and if the Dodgers won a bullpen game Friday, they would have Flaherty available for Game 1, followed by Yamamoto in Game 2. By using Flaherty on Friday, …

Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss
2 months ago

Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss

LA Times  

The Dodgers still own this. Dodgers Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets Jack Flaherty runs into problems early, giving up eight earned runs in a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS, sending the series back to L.A. Sir, I am doubling down. “That’s how the game …

Jack Flaherty's NLCS effort holds special meaning for Dodger
2 months, 1 week ago

Jack Flaherty's NLCS effort holds special meaning for Dodger

LA Times  

Just a week earlier, he looked as if he was a reason, if not the reason, the Dodgers couldn’t win the World Series. Shutting down the Mets on Sunday night was something he said “you can’t really put into words.” “I saw some family out there when I was warming up and I had gone to games here with them …

Dodgers' starting pitching mistakes could mean another NLDS exit
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers' starting pitching mistakes could mean another NLDS exit

LA Times  

The point again feels redundant at this stage, but it’s nonetheless worth repeating because it’s the reason why the Dodgers are on the verge of another divisional-round elimination: Their starting pitching is atrocious. Dodgers on verge of another ugly October encore The Dodgers’ lack of fury and energy in their loss to the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of …

After recent October scuffles, Dodgers aim to be ‘the ones attacking’ opposing pitchers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

After recent October scuffles, Dodgers aim to be ‘the ones attacking’ opposing pitchers

LA Times  

Four times last year, the Dodgers saw Arizona Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly in the regular season. “They’re basically playing a chess match.” Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts strikes out to lead off the first inning of Game 4 of the 2022 NLDS. “I think across the league and industry, we’ve seen an uptick.” Still, as one rival evaluator noted of …

Dodgers' starting pitching woes could lead to another NLDS loss
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers' starting pitching woes could lead to another NLDS loss

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler walks off the field during a game against the Angels in September. The Dodgers’ starting rotation is in a precarious spot heading into the National League Division Series. The Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the opening game of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Saturday but not necessarily because they …

Dodgers division title is another triumph for Dave Roberts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers division title is another triumph for Dave Roberts

LA Times  

The celebration on the field was subdued, no dogpile, no dancing, just veteran champions acting like champions. Let’s go!” Roberts shouted while waving his division championship hat to the roaring fans after the Dodgers’ 7-2 clinching victory over the San Diego Padres. This happened Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres, when Roberts controversially took off the bunt sign for …

Jack Flaherty suffers his worst start as a Dodger in blowout loss to Braves
3 months, 1 week ago

Jack Flaherty suffers his worst start as a Dodger in blowout loss to Braves

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty delivers in the first inning of a 10-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. “It’s not the baseball I’m used to watching, we’re used to playing.” On Saturday night, the Dodgers could do little right in a 10-1 defeat that didn’t even feel that close. “You know it’s gonna be a tough battle,” outfielder Mookie …

Jack Flaherty proving a reliable force for Dodgers amid rash of pitching injuries
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jack Flaherty proving a reliable force for Dodgers amid rash of pitching injuries

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, center, throws out Cleveland’s Josh Naylor at first as catcher Will Smith, left, watches during the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ 4-0 victory Sunday at Dodger Stadium. “And today it was a pitching clinic.” It’s worth remembering: The Dodgers were mere minutes away from missing on Flaherty six weeks ago. “When you get different elements …

Dodgers get good news on injury front before soundly defeating Guardians
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers get good news on injury front before soundly defeating Guardians

LA Times  

Mookie Betts hits a solo home run for the Dodgers during the fourth inning of a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night. “But we want to secure one of the top two spots, so we can’t really let our foot off the gas pedal right now.” The Dodgers did ease up on the throttle …

Rested Dodgers win important series vs. Arizona to bolster NL West title hopes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rested Dodgers win important series vs. Arizona to bolster NL West title hopes

LA Times  

It’s probably safe to put the T-shirts in production. “So just a big, big win today, to win the series and just continue to move things forward.” Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty delivers against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning Monday. “When you get into these kind of moments and these situations, games like this on the road with a …

Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward delivers 3-run homer in 8th as Dodgers rally to beat Mariners 6-3
4 months ago

Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward delivers 3-run homer in 8th as Dodgers rally to beat Mariners 6-3

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward broke an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-3 victory over the reeling Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. We didn’t quite get enough.” Mookie Betts tied it at 3 with two outs in the seventh on an RBI double down the left-field line off Muñoz, who …

With Dave Roberts in ‘playoff mode,’ surging Dodgers sweep the Mariners
4 months ago

With Dave Roberts in ‘playoff mode,’ surging Dodgers sweep the Mariners

LA Times  

Kevin Kiermaier beats the throw to Seattle third baseman Dylan Moore and gets a triple in the sixth inning Wednesday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts already was in “playoff mode” Wednesday, as his club continued to jockey for position in the crowded National League standings. Dodgers Plaschke: Gone but never forgotten: Dodgers should bring Justin Turner home Justin Turner will always …

Daniel Hudson falters, Dodgers drop second straight to Brewers as NL West lead shrinks
4 months, 1 week ago

Daniel Hudson falters, Dodgers drop second straight to Brewers as NL West lead shrinks

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas reaches for a ball hit by the Brewers’ William Contreras for an infield single during the eighth inning. Daniel Hudson, the 37-year-old right-hander who has pitched well enough to replace the struggling Evan Phillips as the team’s closer in July, was tagged for three runs and three hits in the decisive eighth, turning a one-run Dodgers …

Jack Flaherty strikes out 10, Shohei Ohtani goes deep to lead Dodgers past Pirates, 9-5
4 months, 1 week ago

Jack Flaherty strikes out 10, Shohei Ohtani goes deep to lead Dodgers past Pirates, 9-5

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Jack Flaherty struck out 10 in his Dodger Stadium debut, Shohei Ohtani’s two-run homer highlighted a five-run third inning and Los Angeles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Friday night. “That just puts the onus on us to play good baseball.” Flaherty got the victory in his first start at home since joining the Dodgers from Detroit …

Dodgers face ‘sense of urgency and competition’ with roster for the rest of the season
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers face ‘sense of urgency and competition’ with roster for the rest of the season

LA Times  

Manager Dave Roberts and the Dodgers will have some decisions to make with the roster as players return from the injured list and trade-deadline acquisitions play. “There should be a sense of urgency and competition,” Roberts said Sunday, adding: “We’ve got more guys coming than we have spots.” Most position groups figure to apply. “At some point, the rubber meets …

Flaherty sharp in his Dodgers debut and Ohtani reaches 30-30 club in a 10-0 win over the Athletics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Flaherty sharp in his Dodgers debut and Ohtani reaches 30-30 club in a 10-0 win over the Athletics

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Jack Flaherty pitched six sharp innings in his Dodgers debut and Los Angeles snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Oakland Athletics 10-0 on Saturday night. I’m just excited to be here and have a chance to contribute.” Shohei Ohtani stole three bases for Los Angeles to give him 31 on the season to go with …

The Athletics hit 3 homers to beat the struggling Dodgers 6-5
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Athletics hit 3 homers to beat the struggling Dodgers 6-5

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Brent Rooker hit his 27th homer of the season and the Oakland Athletics added two more long balls to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Friday night. When the offense is doing that you tend tp keep momentum on your side.” Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer in the first against Joey Estes but the Dodgers …

Jack Flaherty delivers strong debut that the Dodgers desperately needed in win at Oakland
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jack Flaherty delivers strong debut that the Dodgers desperately needed in win at Oakland

LA Times  

There was no primal scream, no exaggerated fist pump, and very little outward emotion from the Dodgers’ newest pitcher. “I liked that controlled emotion.” Indeed, Flaherty provided the Dodgers with much-needed poise and control Saturday night, pitching six shutout innings in the team’s 10-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. “I’ll take the time tonight and kind of soak it all …

Dodgers don’t look much different in walk-off loss to Padres
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers don’t look much different in walk-off loss to Padres

LA Times  

San Diego’s Luis Arraez scores ahead of the throw to Dodgers catcher Will Smith in the fourth inning. Amid several weeks of blown leads and other close calls from the Dodgers’ overworked bullpen, the team squandered another late advantage in its series opener at Petco Park, when right-hander Blake Treinen gave up two solo home runs that tied the score …

Dodgers bullpen again falters in walk-off loss to the Astros
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers bullpen again falters in walk-off loss to the Astros

LA Times  

Astros third baseman Alex Bregman celebrates after hitting a walk-off home run against the Dodgers on Saturday night in Houston. The Dodgers’ latest concern: a suddenly shaky late-game bullpen, one that cost them dearly in a 7-6 walk-off loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday. “We haven’t been that right now.” Before the sixth inning, Saturday was shaping up to …

Amid struggles, Evan Phillips has a tenuous hold on Dodgers’ closer role
5 months ago

Amid struggles, Evan Phillips has a tenuous hold on Dodgers’ closer role

LA Times  

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stopped short of saying Evan Phillips was no longer his closer, but the struggling right-hander’s grip on the ninth-inning role has clearly slipped. “To be quite honest, I’m going to pitch him in leverage, but I don’t know what that looks like,” Roberts said before Monday night’s 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. But after …

Letters to Sports: Dodgers’ problems start with manager Dave Roberts
5 months ago

Letters to Sports: Dodgers’ problems start with manager Dave Roberts

LA Times  

How many more seasons can this continue? Dodgers manager Dave Roberts’ inane approach to his pitching staff continues to cost the team wins. A clear line can be drawn between the Dodgers’ postseason disappointments and Roberts’ mismanagement of his pitching staff in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The team has the best regular-season record in baseball during Roberts’ …

Dodgers again fail to hold lead in ninth, dropping series to Tigers
5 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers again fail to hold lead in ninth, dropping series to Tigers

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is pulled by manager Dave Roberts during the sixth inning of the Dodgers’ 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. That’s why, after suffering a wave of recent injuries and playing.500 ball for much of the last two months, they’ve been simply trying to “weather a storm,” as manager Dave Roberts put it, and get …

Dodgers blow five-run lead in ninth, lose to Tigers in 10th
5 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers blow five-run lead in ninth, lose to Tigers in 10th

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Kiké Hernández looks toward the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Tigers on Saturday afternoon in Detroit. “It just doesn’t happen.” Except that, on Saturday, it did — the Dodgers blowing a five-run lead in a disastrous ninth inning en route to an 11-9 walk-off defeat to the Detroit Tigers in the 10th. “We had …

Why haven't the Dodgers rewarded Dave Roberts with a new contract?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why haven't the Dodgers rewarded Dave Roberts with a new contract?

LA Times  

Everyone knows how this will play out — the way it plays out every year. Eventually, they will become the story and all anyone will talk about is how Dave Roberts will be fired if the Dodgers don’t win the World Series. So why haven’t the Dodgers approached Roberts about a new contract? Right now, all of our focus and …

How Yohan Ramírez, Anthony Banda, Michael Petersen became Dodgers’ latest bullpen success stories
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How Yohan Ramírez, Anthony Banda, Michael Petersen became Dodgers’ latest bullpen success stories

LA Times  

Evan Phillips has seen this movie before, and the reason it looks so familiar is because the Dodgers closer starred in it himself. “When we sign a guy like Michael Petersen to a minor league deal, it’s always with a plan, that there’s something there to like, and if we can get that in line, then maybe add something else, …

Teoscar Hernández’s decisive three-run homer caps Dodgers’ seven-run, ninth-inning comeback
6 months ago

Teoscar Hernández’s decisive three-run homer caps Dodgers’ seven-run, ninth-inning comeback

LA Times  

During his team’s resurgence at the plate in recent weeks, in which the Dodgers have once again looked like their high-powered selves, Dave Roberts has used one adjective in his praise of the club above all else. On more than one occasion, the manager has highlighted his players’ “fight” at the plate, extolling their ability to battle off pitches, extend …

Tovar has 3 hits, homers as Rockies provide Hudson with run support in 4-1 victory over Dodgers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tovar has 3 hits, homers as Rockies provide Hudson with run support in 4-1 victory over Dodgers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Ezequiel Tovar homered and had three hits, Dakota Hudson allowed only one run and four hits in seven-plus innings and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Friday night. “We just couldn’t muster anything tonight against him,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said about facing Hudson. “It’s good for our guys to be able to …

Dodgers befuddled by Colorado pitching as winning streak ends
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers befuddled by Colorado pitching as winning streak ends

LA Times  

What the Dodgers hoped was a drought-busting, six-run, eighth-inning rally in New York on Wednesday looked more like a mirage Friday night, their bats going back into sleep mode for most of a 4-1 loss to the last-place Colorado Rockies in front of a crowd of 47,542 in Dodger Stadium. We couldn’t really muster anything against him tonight.” The Dodgers, …

Reds complete sweep, hand Dodgers fifth straight loss with 4-1 victory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Reds complete sweep, hand Dodgers fifth straight loss with 4-1 victory

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Jonathan India and Nick Martini each drove in two runs, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 4-1 victory on Sunday that extended LA’s longest losing streak since 2019 to five. To pitch so well against this team really says a lot.” It’s the longest slide for Los Angeles since it dropped six …

Dodgers waste big game by Shohei Ohtani in loss to Diamondbacks
7 months ago

Dodgers waste big game by Shohei Ohtani in loss to Diamondbacks

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani steals third base in the fourth inning. “We couldn’t get to Pfaadt early,” manager Dave Roberts said, “and wound up losing the ballgame.” After the Dodgers were held hitless through the first three innings, Ohtani provided the team’s first sign of life in the fourth inning. “With the bat, with his legs, it’s really game-changing stuff.” Still, down …

Column: Dave Roberts does his job: Protecting Shohei Ohtani from himself
7 months, 1 week ago

Column: Dave Roberts does his job: Protecting Shohei Ohtani from himself

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani grimaces after striking out against the Padres on Friday night in San Diego. On the morning of the Dodgers’ series finale against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, Roberts told interpreter Will Ireton that Ohtani wouldn’t be in the lineup, and that was that. The way Roberts managed Ohtani marked a promising start to one …

Dodgers Dugout: Survey shows fans are solidly behind Dave Roberts
8 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Survey shows fans are solidly behind Dave Roberts

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Most readers remain solidly in Roberts’ corner, despite those who tell me “Every Dodger fan wants Dave Roberts to go.” Enjoying this newsletter? After 16,132 responses The bottom of the lineup: 31.4% The bullpen: 24.9% Poor clutch hitting: 16.7% The infield defense: 9.9% The rotation: 9.6% Dave Roberts, 5.3% Something else, …

Dodgers drop series to Mets as their nightmarish homestand continues
8 months ago

Dodgers drop series to Mets as their nightmarish homestand continues

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts to a pitch inside during the second inning of the Dodgers’ 6-4 loss to the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. “I think he just kind of felt and got to the point where he got into compete mode,” Roberts said of Freeman, who had been changing up his pregame routine this week — most …

Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers celebration is no party for Dave Roberts
1 year ago

Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers celebration is no party for Dave Roberts

LA Times  

The stage in the center-field pavilion was brimming with Dodgers royalty. There, smiling in front of dozens of cameras was Shohei Ohtani, Mark Walter, Andrew Friedman, Ohtani’s agent Nez Balelo and Ohtani’s longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. “When I had the meeting with them, the ownership group, they said when they look back at the last 10 years, even though they’ve …

Commentary: Are Dave Roberts and Dodgers front office experiencing a disconnect?
1 year ago

Commentary: Are Dave Roberts and Dodgers front office experiencing a disconnect?

LA Times  

Statements by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts about Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani have caught the front office by surprise. On Monday, Roberts told MLB Network that Mookie Betts will be the Dodgers’ everyday second baseman in 2024. Mookie Betts, tagging out Nolan Jones of the Colorado Rockies in a Sept. 26 game, will be the Dodgers’ everyday second baseman in …

Why did Dave Roberts leave Lance Lynn in the game? Dodgers manager explains
1 year, 2 months ago

Why did Dave Roberts leave Lance Lynn in the game? Dodgers manager explains

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Lance Lynn sits in the dugout after being taken out of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Dodgers field boss Dave Roberts said he was in “fight mode” with his team in danger of being swept by Arizona, but it was the Diamondbacks who threw all the haymakers and their manager who …

Dodgers collapsing again in playoffs? You better believe it
1 year, 2 months ago

Dodgers collapsing again in playoffs? You better believe it

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Kiké Hernández reacts after failing to throw out a runner at first base in the ninth inning of a 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Monday. VIDEO | 01:35 Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Bobby Miller talk about losing NLDS Game 2 “It’s two games, but our backs …

Dodgers' vulnerabilities on full display in NLDS Game 1 loss
1 year, 2 months ago

Dodgers' vulnerabilities on full display in NLDS Game 1 loss

LA Times  

Dodgers center fielder James Outman can’t come up with a catch in the first inning of the Dodgers’ 11-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night. Would the Dodgers’ fate have been different Saturday if rookie outfielder James Outman had held on to Ketel Marte’s leadoff line drive in Game …

Inside the Dodgers’ strategy to stop Arizona’s dominance on the basepaths
1 year, 2 months ago

Inside the Dodgers’ strategy to stop Arizona’s dominance on the basepaths

LA Times  

Arizona’s Corbin Carroll scores on a throwing error after stealing third during a game against the San Francisco Giants on Sept. 19. “Not to point one person out, but Noah wasn’t great at holding runners on, so a lot of that damage was taken on by him,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. Arizona, which had five players steal at least …

How Dave Roberts had his finest season as Dodgers manager
1 year, 2 months ago

How Dave Roberts had his finest season as Dodgers manager

LA Times  

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts guided his team to 100 wins for the fifth time in his eight-season tenure. “It’s not gonna be a burden,” Kershaw recalled Roberts telling him. “We’re gonna have guys.” Eight seasons into their working relationship, Roberts understood how Kershaw was driven by a sense of responsibility to his team. When you have somebody who cares like …

J.D. Martinez and the Dodgers make RBI history during loss to Rockies
1 year, 2 months ago

J.D. Martinez and the Dodgers make RBI history during loss to Rockies

LA Times  

Martinez watches his two-run homer off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chris Flexen during the first inning of the Dodgers’ 14-5 loss at Coors Field on Thursday. “When you get an early lead like that and then basically let it fall through your fingers and give it right back to them, it hits hard with you.” Another left-hander, Caleb Ferguson, wasn’t …

Dodgers complete sweep of Mariners while resting their stars
1 year, 3 months ago

Dodgers complete sweep of Mariners while resting their stars

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Jason Heyward is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against Mariners starter Logan Gilbert during the first inning Sunday. “Obviously, such a great series.” As the Dodgers’ magic number dwindled in recent weeks, Roberts began planning the dual days off for when the clinch became official. “Mookie just texted me right now,” Roberts said …

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