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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' shortage of pitchers limiting Dave Roberts' options

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 …

SAN DIEGO — A day after Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he thought that Manny Machado threw a baseball at him and described the move as “unsettling” and “pretty disrespectful,” San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt strongly defended his third baseman in a playoff series that has turned contentious amid extracurricular activity and Roberts’ allegation. “It’s unfortunate people …

‘Unsettling’: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts questions Manny Machado’s throw

During Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Sunday night, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado threw a ball toward the Dodgers dugout between innings that almost hit manager Dave Roberts. “I’ve already turned the page, and I’m just looking forward to playing in front of our fans tomorrow and preparing for another tough battle against a …

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts says Manny Machado threw at him with ‘intent behind it’

By Fabian Ardaya, Andy McCullough and Ken Rosenthal SAN DIEGO — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday he thought San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado threw a baseball at him between innings of Game 2 of the NLDS, adding yet another layer to an emotion-filled debacle in San Diego’s victory to even the series at 1-1. Roberts, …

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

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 …