Dodgers' Dave Roberts moves up on all-time postseason managerial list

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Dodgers' Dave Roberts moves up on all-time postseason managerial list

By Mike J. Asti | Last updated Oct 7, 2026 10:11 AM ET

In addition to trying to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to their third-straight World Series title, Dave Roberts is pursuing personal achievement as well.

The Dodges' Tuesday 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves put Los Angeles one win away from a return to the National League Championship Series and moved Roberts further up a significant all-time list.

Dave Roberts now owns the second most playoff wins all-time

With the win, Roberts moved into a tie with managerial legend Tony La Russa for the second most postseasons wins by a skipper in MLB history. Both men now have 71 career playoff wins.

And Roberts, who will likely keep adding more to his resume, achieved his 71st postseason victory in fewer games, getting there in 120 games compared to La Russa's 132. Joe Torre owns the all-time record with 84.

Overall in his 11th playoff run with the Dodgers, Roberts now has a 71-49 record. He also managed one postseason game during his time as manager of the San Diego Padres.

“We just have to keep the pressure on. I just love the at-bats”

Dave Roberts spoke with @Ken_Rosenthal about the Dodgers approach against Chris Sale, and assesses Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s outing through the first three innings pic.twitter.com/0SLNxETxjI
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 6, 2026

Roberts will go down as one of the most decorated managers in MLB history

Roberts, who has led the Dodgers to appear in the World Series five times, winning three, currently owns 1,044 regular-season wins. Under Roberts, the Dodgers have won 100 or more games on six separate occasions.

A solid player before becoming a manager, Roberts hit .266 with a .342 OBP while recording 721 hits, 23 home runs, 213 RBI and 437 runs scored with Cleveland, the Dodgers, Boston Red Sox (highlighted by being part of the 2004 World Series winning playoff run), Padres and San Francisco Giants.

Everything Roberts accomplishes from this point forward is only enhancing a legacy that's already a lock for Cooperstown.

Mike J. Asti

Mike Asti is an experienced media personality and journalist with a vast resume and skillset, most notably from time with TribLIVE Radio and WPXI-TV. Asti now serves as the Managing Editor of WV Sports Now, where he leads the coverage of WVU sports. He has also covered the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and other teams within the Pittsburgh market

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