Valentina Martinez

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

Valentina Martinez is a writer for On SI. She has in depth baseball knowledge and has covered professional sports extensively. She is a graduate of Arizona State University.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) walks off the field for pitching change during the seventh inning against Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker has had an inconsistent performance in his first season with the team. But Dave Roberts isn't disappointed.

May 6, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell prior to the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Dodgers star Blake Snell has already started a throwing program less than three weeks after surgery.

May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) looks on prior to the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made his feelings clear about the "lazy" narrative.

May 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA;Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) is greeted in the dugout after leaving the game during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki had his best start of his major league career against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

Jun 4, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) reacts with an apparent injury after colliding with Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas (not pictured) at first base in the fifth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy spoke to reporters after the scary collision between him and Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas.

Apr 29, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts got honest about a potential blockbuster trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker (23) breaks his bat after flying out with two runners win base during the ninth inning of their game Sunday, May 24, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Los Angles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remarked on Kyle Tucker's ongoing struggles this season. The comments were telling.

May 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) pitches during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed Roki Sasaki's sudden increase in velocity and the success that's come with it.

Feb 23, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman James Tibbs III against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Dodgers could have called up James Tibbs, but chose not to. General manager Brandon Gomes explained why the Dodgers kept him at Triple-A.