Dodgers Manager Sounds Off on Longest Losing Streak in a Year

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be back-to-back World Series champions, but they are facing a challenging period after a 7-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs extended their longest losing streak since July 2025. Manager Dave Roberts addressed the slump, emphasizing that the team, often regarded as the best in baseball, must focus on their next opponent, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Roberts urged the players to move past the six-game loss to the Boston Red Sox and the Cubs, led by MVP contender Pete Crow-Armstrong, stating, "It sucks to lose. It absolutely does. But we re going to win again." He also stressed the importance of putting the past behind them and concentrating on their next match. Roberts further noted that the team needs to "flush out" the losing streak and play their best in the upcoming series of three games.

This particular series is crucial, as the Diamondbacks recently defeated the Dodgers before the All-Star Break, potentially influencing playoff seeding. Roberts expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back, saying, "We got these guys this series, and they put it on us pretty good before the break. I would say we re looking forward to them, to playing them, and taking care of business."

Despite the team's struggles, including an unpopular trade for pitcher Tarik Skubal and the pursuit of a three-peat in baseball history, Roberts emphasized the necessity of focus, concluding, "You ve just kind of got to put your head down and play baseball."