SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On the day Kiké Hernández came home, meaning the whole gang was returning for a run at a third consecutive World Series championship, I asked Dodgers manager Dave Roberts an obvious question. Yes, these Dodgers have a team that could be better than the teams that have dominated baseball the last two years. Yes, these Dodgers could be better than a group that produced two MVPs, two World Series MVPs, and a passel of All-Star appearances. "On paper, it could be [the best]," Roberts said. He hit a home run in the eighth inning to spark the Dodgers' comeback in last season's World Series Game 7 win.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 14, 2026 11:17 UTC