Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was born in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. His mother, Eiko, is a Japanese woman native to Okinawa. His father, Waymon, was a member of the U.S. Marines stationed in Japan.

They will attempt to defend their eighth World Series title in franchise history. They will also look to become the first MLB franchise to win back-to-back titles since the New York Yankees won three in a row between 1998 and 2000.

The Tampa Bay Rays have picked up their $12 million team option on Yandy Díaz for the 2026 season. The Rays announced Friday that they had added a vesting option for 2027, pending 2026 performance thresholds.