With a masterful October, Roberts forever quieted his critics and might have sealed his place in the Hall of Fame.

When the Los Angeles Dodgers surprisingly exited the playoffs during the National League Division Series in 2022 and 2023, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shouldered much of the blame. Roberts appeared to be on track to receive the bulk of the blame once again three games into the 2024 NLDS against the San Diego Padres.

As the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series beating the New York Yankees in five games, the team conducted their parade Friday afternoon to celebrate the win. While the parade included Dodgers star Walker Buehler having a fun time, it also included some bold claims by manager Dave Roberts and first baseman Freddie Freeman.

Dave Roberts came into the postseason mildly on the hot seat after failing to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the first round of the playoffs two seasons prior in 2022 and 2023. The Dodgers were unsatisfied with their recent playoff performances,

Although the Los Angeles Rams have won three consecutive games to climb back into the playoff picture, the biggest sports story in the city continues to be the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series.