Dave Roberts
Background
AI-generatedDave Roberts is the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball.
Role
Dave Roberts serves as the field manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a position he has held since the mid-2010s. He is responsible for in-game strategy, lineup construction, and pitching decisions, including bullpen and starter usage.
Background
Roberts had a career as a Major League outfielder before moving into coaching and later managerial roles. Since taking over as Dodgers manager, he has led the team to multiple postseason appearances and at least one World Series championship, becoming one of the more prominent managers in the sport.
Why they are in the news
In mid-2026, Roberts continues to appear in coverage of Dodgers games, including decisions about pitching changes during close contests and updates on star player Shohei Ohtani's health, such as knee and biceps issues affecting his availability to pitch. His name recurs in game recaps discussing bullpen management and roster decisions around the All-Star break.
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In the news
▶ 46sBoone faults himself for leaving in Cole, who gives up go-ahead homer to Muncy in Dodgers' win
Gerrit Cole walked Mookie Betts in the seventh inning with the Yankees leading the Dodgers by one run
▶ 53sShohei Ohtani had lubricant injected into his knee and is likely to pitch Wednesday at Philadelphia
Shohei Ohtani has received a lubricant injection in his left knee, according to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts
▶ 44sOhtani leaves game against Padres with biceps issue and is unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres with a right biceps issue