Dave Roberts: 98-win Dodgers ‘essentially an underdog’ coming into playoffs
"I think 'us' as a collective unit came together and said we want to prove everybody wrong."
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Ken Rosenthal: Dave Roberts showed ‘incredible discipline’ in ‘effectively conceding postseason games’
"And frankly it was not a great look, effectively conceding postseason games. But should they hold on, the end will justify the means."
Dodgers, Phillies announcers see critical, controversial call differently
"He's there fielding the throw." "The interpretation of the rule is such that you cannot do this."
Dave Roberts acknowledges he didn’t know a rule in postgame press conference
A different kind of press conference
Bill Simmons critical of ESPN’s coverage of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown
"That might get us a million views online."
Dave Roberts makes subtle ‘trash can’ jab after Dodgers’ PitchCom leak
"But I’m not gonna go there."
Los Angeles Dodgers players, manager split on Shohei Ohtani avoiding media
With great hitting comes great media scrutiny.
Dave Roberts admits Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani meeting to media, immediately hears from team’s PR officials
Dodgers pay tribute to Vin Scully with pregame ceremony, new banner
The Los Angeles Dodgers put together a beautiful ceremony honoring Vin Scully ahead of their first home game since his death.
ESPN’s NBA lead Dave Roberts talks their NBA changes and a big week, from draft lottery to combine to conference finals
"You have all these marquee events showcasing the NBA and one of the greatest seasons in NBA history, because you just have the kind of parity and interesting storylines and games and series to build just great programming around."
Dave Roberts doesn’t want Dodgers’ players to do in-game interviews
"I think that’s a decision Justin made. But I don’t see that happening with our guys going forward. Going forward, I don’t want our guys to do that."
First Take is doing a week of two-a-day shows, with the morning ones hosted by former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay
Lindsay appeared on First Take in 2017, and is back to host the morning edition for a week while the usual cast moves to afternoon specials.
ESPN exec reportedly complained that SC6 with Jemele Hill and Michael Smith was “too black”
The short-lived SportsCenter show was often accused of having a "liberal bias."
Reporter to Dave Roberts: “I think all four of your walkoffs have been at home”
Yeah, this question wasn't so smart.
First Take to go on road, add new segments following move to ESPN
There’s been a lot of discussion about First Take lately ahead of its Jan. 3 move from ESPN2...