Dodgers manager issues sharp message to the MLB over NLDS series length
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently came out as a proponent for the MLB restructuring the length of the National League Division Series.
Roberts is currently coaching the Dodgers through the 2024 NLDS and has his team one win away from reaching the National League Championship Series. However, seeing that his exceptional work in the regular season led to Los Angeles coming away with the best record in the big leagues at 98-64, L.A. had to wait five days from the end of the 162-game slate until the start of their NLDS series against the San Diego Padres.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says 7-game NLDS would “absolutely” remedy series flaws
According to Sportico’s Barry M. Bloom, Roberts believes that the Division Series, which is currently five games, should be extended to seven games moving forward, as it would benefit league champions who have to shake off any rust that may build up during near-week long layoff:
“Right now, I wish it were seven games,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday. “Obviously the seven-game series certainly gives a better test of the opponents. We’ll see if we can work on that. But I definitely like the seven-game series for sure.”
