Dave Roberts
Full name: David Ray Roberts
Date of birth: May 31, 1972
Place of birth: Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Partner: Tricia Roberts
Children: Cole & Emme
Nickname(s): Doc
David Roberts, nicknamed “Doc”, is an American professional baseball manager who is currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over a ten-year career, he played outfield for five MLB teams including the Dodgers and Red Sox. His most notable achievement as a player was a key stolen base for Boston in the 2004 ALCS, which culminated in a 2004 World Series championship. In 2010, Roberts joined the San Diego Padres front office and in 2016, he was hired by LA as the Dodgers manager. As a manager, Roberts has led his team to the playoffs every season and in 2020, achieved his first managerial World Series Championship.
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Dave Roberts Officially Reveals When Shohei Ohtani Will Throw His Next Bullpen for Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has not thrown a bullpen since Feb. 25, but manager Dave Roberts revealed Monday…
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Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Has Lost Nearly 20 Pounds, Can’t Eat Solid Foods Amid Brutal Illness
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Dodgers Notes: Mookie Betts Scratched From Lineup, Freddie Freeman Update, Opening Day Starter Announced
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Dodgers vs Cubs Tokyo Series Watched By Over 25 Million People in Japan
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ trip to Japan was historic for several reasons, including record-breaking viewership of the Tokyo Series. More…
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Dave Roberts Says Dodgers Want ‘Complete Market Share’ of Japan
The Los Angeles Dodgers displayed their dominance on a global stage as they won the first two games of the…
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Dodgers Notes: Blockbuster Trade Idea, Freddie Freeman Nearly Retired, Insane Shohei Ohtani Praise
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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts on Shohei Ohtani: He ‘Just Seems Like a Superhero’
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Dodgers Notes: Blockbuster Trade Proposal With Yankees, Huge Freddie Freeman Update, Julio Urias Suspended
The Los Angeles Dodgers had a dominant offseason, especially coming off their eighth championship in franchise history. A major trade…
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Dodgers Won’t Have Everyday Second Baseman and Center Fielder, Says Dave Roberts
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had question marks swirling around their newly retooled lineup and roster all offseason long. From…
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Dodgers Notes: James Outman Sent to Minors, Ex-Dodger Signs With Rival, LA Interested in 3 Japanese Players
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Dodgers Interested in ‘At Least 3’ Japanese Players Coming to MLB Soon, Says Exec
The Los Angeles Dodgers finished up a two-game series in Tokyo, Japan against the Chicago Cubs, winning both games in…
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Shohei Ohtani Admits He Was Nervous in Dodgers’ Season Opening Win Over Cubs in Japan
Shohei Ohtani stepped into the batter’s box Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, and the Tokyo Dome crowd, which had been…
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Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman’s Rib Injury in Same Spot as Last Year’s Torn Cartilage
Freddie Freeman was initially listed in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day lineup in Tokyo, Japan. But the eight-time All-Star…
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Dodgers Send Mookie Betts Home Early From Tokyo Series to Recover
The Los Angeles Dodgers were faced with a tough decision regarding Mookie Betts ahead of Tuesday’s 4-1 win against the…
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Freddie Freeman Provides Update on Injury, Reveals Timeline to Return to Dodgers
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Dave Roberts Said Dodgers Accomplished Mission of Painting Japan Blue
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