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.

The Dodgers and Dave Roberts are inching closer to agreeing to a new contract, with the hope that a deal can be reached by next week before the team leaves for Japan.

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 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.

The Dodgers have a strong roster, and there is no room for error. Dave Roberts recently shared negative news on a struggling slugger.

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

Roberts, who is expected to become the highest-paid manager in MLB, says talks are “on the 1-yard in football (terms).” An announcement is expected before the team leaves for Japan next week.

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).