{"id":662362,"date":"2026-04-04T06:41:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T06:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/662362\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T06:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T06:41:29","slug":"the-dodgers-best-team-dave-roberts-has-had-isnt-an-overreaction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/662362\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dodgers’ best team, Dave Roberts has had, isn’t an overreaction"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> are living up to the hype as their quest for a three-peat begins in 2026. New additions have quickly proven their worth, and the cornerstones of their back-to-back championships remain among the best in baseball.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There is no doubt that manager Dave Roberts is enjoying the best roster he has ever had, and perhaps the best seen in Dodgers history. Building on the momentum from their recent championships, this team stands out even among a franchise rich with talent. Let\u2019s take a look at what makes this group so special.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This impressive run starts with Shohei Ohtani<\/a>, who continues to prove that he is more of a legend than a man<\/a>. The two-way player is back on the mound with elite pitches following Tommy John surgery. And although it has been a slow start at the plate, do not count out No. 17 to figure things out. He threw six masterful innings in the game against the Cleveland Guardians<\/a> on March 31, striking out six. From Ohtani\u2019s impact, the spotlight shifts to another exciting newcomer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Enter Kyle Tucker, who has already become a fan favorite. His walk-off hit a week ago<\/a> sparked enthusiasm among fans, and he has built on that moment with four RBIs to his credit. Meanwhile, attention turns to an emerging star on the roster.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Andy Pages is leading the way for the Dodgers’ bats, with a .480 batting average through seven games. He is tied for the team lead in home runs (2) and RBIs (7) alongside Mookie Betts, further emphasizing the depth of this roster.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Dodgers are 5-2 at the moment, and are leading the NL West by 2.5 games over the Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a>. Expect that to stay consistent throughout the rest of the season, as naming this roster the\u00a0best in Roberts’ career is not an overreaction<\/a>. It is completely and utterly true.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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