The smile got a little bigger, the emotions a little deeper, the meaning a little greater the more Dave Roberts looked around the room.In the wake of last year’s World Series title, in which Roberts led the Dodgers to the second championship of his decorated tenure,

Born in Okinawa, Japan, Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts has a special tie to the country playing host to the international sporting event pitting the Dodgers against the Cubs. KCAL's Darren Haynes takes us to the Tokyo Series and talks with Roberts.

Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, expressed deep emotion upon returning to his birthplace, Okinawa, where he was honored by the local government. Roberts reflected on his connection to 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.

Roberts said he's still hopeful that the eight-time All-Star will be available for the team's first regular season game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday at the Tokyo Dome. The Dodgers are playing the Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers — two teams from Japan — in exhibition games on Saturday and Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will miss two exhibition games in Tokyo due to illness but is expected to be ready for the opening day against the Chicago Cubs. Betts experienced flu-like symptoms but received a green light from doctors for the upcoming regular games in Japan.

It seems like the emotions are taking a toll on the 2024 World Series winner Dave Roberts. The post Dave Roberts' Return to Japan Uncovers Deep Regret appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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