Dave Roberts addresses Dodgers' struggles ahead of Royals series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts criticized his team's lack of urgency as they face a slump, having lost eight of their last nine games heading into a seven-game homestand against the Kansas City Royals. The defending World Series champions now hold a 70-48 record but are at risk of falling into a wild-card position. Roberts highlighted the team's declining performance against fastballs, noting they have the worst weighted on-base average in Major League Baseball against those pitches. He emphasized the need for the team to enhance its effort and focus as they aim to reclaim their previous form. The Dodgers are set to start pitcher Tarik Skubal in their next game on August 10.
- •Dodgers have lost eight of their last nine games.
- •Roberts delivered a blunt message about urgency to the team.
- •Los Angeles needs to improve its offense after poor showings against fastballs.
- •Tarik Skubal will make his Dodger Stadium debut August 10.
- •Dodgers hold a 70-48 record, leading the NL West by 7.5 games.
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