Latest Dave Roberts News

Dodgers' Yamamoto leaves start vs. KC after 2 innings due to triceps tightness. IL stint is possible

Jun. 16, 2024 01:17 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto could be heading to the injured list after he left his start Saturday night against Kansas City after two innings due to triceps tightness. “It’s a high possibility,” manager Dave Roberts said after the Dodgers' 7-2 loss....

Dodgers acquire Cavan Biggio and cash from Blue Jays for minor league pitcher Braydon Fisher

Jun. 12, 2024 20:52 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cavan Biggio is starting over with the Los Angeles Dodgers days after getting cut loose by the Toronto Blue Jays. The 29-year-old son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio was acquired along with cash from the Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for minor league pitcher...

Dodgers blast 5 homers - 4 in 6th inning - in 15-2 rout of World Series champion Rangers

Jun. 12, 2024 01:51 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández and Jason Heyward homered in a seven-run sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers 15-2 on Tuesday night. Will Smith blasted a three-run shot in the first,...

After Dodgers take 2 of 3 games from Yankees, a World Series matchup seems possible

Jun. 10, 2024 00:56 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — After three intense games between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers in front of sellout crowds, Oswaldo Cabrera allowed himself to think ahead. “It crossed in our minds this can be a good matchup in October,” the Yankees utilityman said. ...

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gives 3B Kiké Hernández a pass on fielding error during TV interview

Jun. 09, 2024 00:32 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — During his playing days, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, he would not have volunteered to be interviewed on live television in the middle of a major league game. But he doesn't fault Los Angeles third baseman Kiké Hernández for making an error Friday night as...

Teoscar Hernández powers Dodgers to 11-3 win over Yankees

Jun. 09, 2024 00:23 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Teoscar Hernández homered twice and knocked in six runs, including a grand slam that helped power the Los Angeles Dodgers past the New York Yankees 11-3 on Saturday night for their second consecutive victory in this marquee matchup. “Like I said before, I hope we...

Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run double in 11th, lifts Dodgers over Yankees 2-1

Jun. 08, 2024 14:49 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Teoscar Hernández reached second base, raised both hands, shimmied and twisted his right leg in a dance step that would make a Broadway choreographer proud. With the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees scoreless into the 11th inning of a possible World Series...

Juan Soto has elbow inflammation and is out of the lineup but will not go on Yankees' injured list

Jun. 07, 2024 23:54 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees slugger Juan Soto has elbow inflammation and not a serious injury such as a torn ligament, a relief to the team and its fans. Soto didn't play for the first time this season when New York opened a high-profile series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a...

Betts, Freeman, Hernandez all homer as Dodgers avoid sweep by handling the Pirates 11-7

Jun. 06, 2024 22:53 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernandez homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Freeman hit a three-run shot in the first for his eighth home run of the season. Betts added a...

Betts and Freeman homer in the 1st to back another solid outing from Stone as Dodgers blank Rockies

Jun. 02, 2024 20:27 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman homered in the first inning, Gavin Stone had another strong outing and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Sunday. Though much of the focus is on Yoshinobu Yamamoto's rookie season and Clayton Kershaw's...