Dave Roberts
Coverage of Dave Roberts in the Nexus archive.
- 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.