Dave Roberts
Coverage of Dave Roberts in the Nexus archive.
- Dodgers reinforce status as baseball’s dominant power and public enemy No. 1 with Tarik Skubal trade
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers ahead of the trade deadline, strengthening their pitching rotation and reinforcing their pursuit of a third consecutive World Series title. Skubal, who has a 2.79 ERA this season, will bolster the Dodgers' rotation while also allowing cautious management of Shohei Ohtani's injury recovery.
- Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots
Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way player, has a sore left knee and right biceps, preventing him from pitching but not affecting his batting performance. He hit a leadoff home run, tying a team record, and manager Dave Roberts emphasized keeping him healthy for the postseason.
- Trump fetes Dodgers at the White House again, saying the team is ‘one of the great brands’
President Donald Trump honored the 2025 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, praising the team as 'one of the great brands anywhere in the world.' He met with players including Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, referencing their consecutive titles and expressing hope for a third championship. Trump also received a replica World Series ring and a Trump 47 jersey from the team while briefly mentioning his focus on 'Iran and some other things' has limited his attention to baseball.
- Trump fetes Dodgers at the White House again, saying the team is ‘one of the great brands’
President Donald Trump hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, praising the team as 'one of the great brands' and meeting Shohei Ohtani, whom he compared to Babe Ruth. Trump also received a replica World Series ring and a Trump 47 jersey from the team, while referencing the team's potential for a third consecutive title.
- Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to have left knee drained Sunday and will miss All-Star Game
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will undergo a left knee drainage procedure on Sunday, causing him to miss the All-Star Game. The procedure follows ongoing knee irritation that impacted his pitching effectiveness in recent starts. Ohtani remains a top two-way player with strong offensive and pitching stats this season.
- Dodgers catcher Will Smith sidelined longer as a nagging neck injury delays his return
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith remains on the injured list due to a neck injury, delaying his return beyond the initial expected timeline. Manager Dave Roberts stated Smith may not travel with the team on its upcoming road trip and is undergoing medical treatment to manage the injury. Smith continues to participate in baseball activities but has not fully recovered.
- Dave Roberts calls criticism of Dodgers' spending 'lazy,' says rivals should 'look in the mirror'
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts criticizes lazy criticism of the team's spending, arguing rivals should focus on improving their own performance. Despite high payrolls and regular-season success, the Dodgers faced playoff failures and public backlash, but Roberts and utility man Miguel Rojas emphasize their competitive strategies and cost-effective player acquisitions. The Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory highlighted contributions from players acquired at low cost.
- Do the Dodgers get an unfair advantage with 'bizarre' rule impacting Shohei Ohtani?
The Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB's top-spending team, face criticism for their competitive advantages, including a 'bizarre' rule allowing Shohei Ohtani to count as a two-way player, exempting him from pitcher roster limits. Opposing managers, like the Chicago Cubs' Craig Counsell, argue this gives the Dodgers an unfair edge, though the rule applies to any team with a two-way player.