Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addresses team issues after Braves loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed frustration following a loss to the Atlanta Braves on August 26, 2026. The game saw the Dodgers leave 11 runners on base and struggle offensively, going 4-for-14 with runners in scoring position. The pitching staff allowed 14 hits, and a blown save by closer Tanner Scott compounded the team's issues. Roberts criticized the overall inconsistency of the team's performance since the All-Star break and emphasized the need for improvement heading into their next game against Chris Sale. He stated that mistakes cannot continue if the team aims for a successful postseason.
- •Dodgers leave 11 runners on base in loss to Braves
- •Team struggles offensively since the All-Star break
- •Roberts calls for improvement to maintain postseason chances
- •Next game is against Chris Sale, a key series for the Dodgers
- •Braves considered a top contender in the league
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts Calls Out Troubling Dodgers Trend After Braves Loss
"Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did not hold back when reflecting on a "tough" loss to the Atlanta Braves.
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