That’s all even more true now that the Dodgers have all but captured the Japanese market, after signing Ohtani and righties Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in the last two offseasons. The World Series had better TV ratings in Japan than in the U.S. Almost no one else in baseball can relate to the scrutiny Roberts faces.

Dave Roberts might soon be the highest-paid manager in Major League Baseball, a title he's proven over the years that he's deserving of.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who has been in serious talks with the team on a new deal since the start of February, is closing in on a long-term extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.

While it'd be impossible for a major league manager to know the names and faces of every single member of their organization, it was a little funny/sad when top pitching prospect Ben Casparius told The Athletic that Dave Roberts didn't know his name when he reported to spring training in 2024 (subscription required).

Just like every other player vying for a roster spot at Camelback Ranch, he was uncertain whether he would join the defending champions to open the season.

The 2025 season will mark Dave Roberts 10th as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, but it is also the final year on his current contract. Signing Roberts to an extension has been on the offseason checklist for the Dodgers front office,