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.

Roberts’ deal will likely top the $8 million per year that Craig Counsell received from the Chicago Cubs after the 2023 season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their longtime manager Dave Roberts are closing in on a contract extension, ESPN reports. Alden Gonzalez writes: "Roberts and the Dodgers have been in serious talks on a new deal since around the start of February.