The Latest Breaking News from Dave Roberts

PHOENIX — There were harmless grounders and confused swings against the curveball and slider. The cutter induced weak contact and efficiently ended at-bats. Even the changeup was key, leading to several punchouts on a career night for the Dodgers’ previously struggling ace.

At a time when pitchers are throwing more secondary pitches than ever, the Padres ace is the paragon of the modern game.

Jockeys' agent Dave Roberts has inspired the careers of many riders on the National Hunt circuit, however he is best known for his partnership with 20-times champion Sir AP McCoy

LOS ANGELES — As Clayton Kershaw descended the mound, the fans rose to their feet.

His first game against the Braves was about more than hugs and home runs. Ultimately, it was about returning home.

Before first pitch Monday night, Dodgers fans gave their former closer a standing ovation.

MINNEAPOLIS — What became evident this week, amid the bleating over Clayton Kershaw's removal from a game at Target Field, was that baseball's biggest problem is that baseball can't stop whining about its problems.

LOS ANGELES — All 30 Major League Baseball clubs celebrated the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson Day on Friday.

LOS ANGELES — The word Dave Roberts kept coming back to was "uncomfortable."

LOS ANGELES — It was dark, it was chilly, and the national anthem was interrupted by the flyover.

Clayton Kershaw was removed from the game after seven innings despite having not allowed a baserunner.