Dave Roberts, Los Angeles Dodgers and Game 2
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Dave Roberts explained his reasoning for pulling Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday despite him pitching five no-hit innings against the Phillies.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts opted to use reliever Anthony Banda as an opener, with the intent to get a quick three outs to open the game. The Phillies feature two left-handers, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, in the top of their lineup, and Roberts hoped to challenge the two hitters with Banda, a left-handed pitcher.
Los Angeles Dodgers head coach Dave Roberts is already gearing up for the postseason, and in a strategic move, has announced that two key players from the roster will sit out the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
“The Dodgers have agreed to a deal with Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim, the team announced on Friday. The deal is for three years and a guaranteed $12.5 million with an option for 2028-29 that could increase the value of the deal to $22 million,” MLB.com’s Brian Murphy wrote.
Why did Dodgers manager Dave Roberts order Blake Snell to intentionally walk Andrew McCutchen with runners on second and third base and one out in Thursday's game in Pittsburgh? That's what MLB Network's Brian Kenny wanted to know during Friday's episode ...
MIAMI -- A day after Rich Hill's perfect game was cut short, more clarity was provided as to why the Dodgers starter didn't remain in Saturday's game against the Marlins. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts' decision to pull Hill after seven innings of a ...