Dave Roberts: A Day in the Life of the Dodgers Manager

A day in the 'Spring Training' Life of the Modern Manager: LA Dodgers manager Dave Roberts brings Sports Illustrated exclusively behind the scenes for a look into the busy life of the 'Modern Day Manager' through the lens of photographer Rob Tringali.
Dave Roberts: A Day in the Life of the Dodgers Manager
Dave Roberts: A Day in the Life of the Dodgers Manager /

Dave Roberts: A Day in the Life of the Dodgers Manager

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7a.m. arrival at Camelback Ranch in Arizona...

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First uniform change of the day...

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A little breakfast...

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Bacon, eggs and line ups.

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...coaches meeting...

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...more line ups...

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TV interview with the local LA station...

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...some fun fan interaction...

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drills, drils, drills...

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Keeping an eye on Justin Turner's swing in the cage...

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...everyone needs a little instruction...

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Got to keep the media informed...

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Letting Joc Pederson know he left his shirt sleeves in his locker...

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Players's meeting...

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A quick change of the uniform before the first exhibition game of the spring...

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... game time, now for the fun part of the job...

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A home plate meet and greet with White Sox manager Rick Renteria...

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...let's get that runner in from third...

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... a little celebration during a 5-3 win...

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A quick chat with the media to end the day...

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Time to head out untill we come back and do it again tomorrow...

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