Dave Roberts said on September 13, 2026, that the Los Angeles Dodgers had clinched a postseason berth against the Miami Marlins and would prioritize getting players healthy before finishing the regular season strongly.
Roberts said, “we've accomplished a lot up to this point,” while noting, “here we are with 12 games left.” He added that the Dodgers needed to finish the regular season strongly after securing their place in the postseason.
Roberts credited ownership, the front office, support staff, players, player development, scouting and signings for sustaining 14 consecutive postseason appearances, a streak he said ties the baseball record. He also stated, “to keep guys enthusiastic, focused, hungry, that that's harder,” as repeated success and player turnover make maintaining those qualities more difficult.
Roberts said, “we're just as hungry as we were in 24 and 25,” and stated that the Dodgers had about another month and a half of baseball to play. He also said Chris Google had improved as he built trust with Dodgers pitching coaches and catchers, adding that “the last couple have been his best.”
The Dodgers held a champagne toast after clinching the berth, according to Roberts. Chris Google worked with Dodgers pitching coaches and catchers, while Edgardo will undergo a scan after returning to Los Angeles or possibly in Miami, with the goal of having him available for the postseason.