Dave Roberts praised Tyler Glasnow as the Los Angeles Dodgers manager on October 4, 2026.
Roberts described Glasnow's fastball, changeup and slider as effective, adding that completing six innings in difficult conditions was fantastic. He also said Blake was scheduled to pitch next and Yoshinobu Yamamoto was available for Game 3, leaving the Dodgers in a good position.
Roberts stated that Evan Phillips would remain in the ninth-inning role because Phillips is comfortable entering an inning, saying, "I'm not going to waver on that one." He explained that Tanner Scott's usage depended on the expected left-handed hitters and the game score rather than simply targeting the ninth inning.
Roberts said Kyle's two-run home run could change the narrative around his difficult 2026 season, after Kyle continued working through those struggles. He also praised Teoscar Hernandez Hernández's willingness to fail, short memory and focus in important moments.
Roberts called Freddie Freeman's decision not to stretch a single into a double a smart baserunning play and said Freeman's body was feeling good. He also said Freddie Freeman had dealt with a bad ankle in 2024, attributing the comment to his own recollection.
Roberts said Blake and Tarik Skubal had developed a relationship through shared pitching strategies that sharpened both pitchers, with social-media jokes forming part of their friendly connection. Roberts' stated plan is to keep Phillips in the ninth-inning role while using Scott according to the matchup and game score.