Los Angeles Dodgers: Gearing Up for a Three-Peat Championship Run in 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the 2026 season with the ambitious goal of securing a three-peat championship, a feat not achieved since the New York Yankees' dominance in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Led by manager Dave Roberts, the team boasts a star-studded roster and a coaching staff marked by stability and continuity.
Roberts, now in his 11th season at the helm, has been instrumental in the Dodgers' consistent postseason appearances, maintaining an impressive managerial record of 944-575 with a winning percentage that ranks as the best all-time among managers with similar career spans. Having recently signed a record-setting four-year contract extension, Roberts is committed to leading the team through 2029.
Assisting Roberts is a seasoned coaching staff that includes bench coach Danny Lehmann, who is in his fourth season in the role and eighth overall with the Dodgers. Bob Geren, an original member of Roberts' staff, is entering his 11th season with the team and fourth year as the Major League field coordinator. The hitting coach, Robert Van Scoyoc, has been with the team for eight seasons and has overseen an offense that has excelled, winning the National League Silver Slugger team award for the past two years.
Aaron Bates, the assistant hitting coach, is also heading into his eighth season with the Dodgers, while Mark Prior, the pitching coach, is entering his seventh season with the team. Chris Woodward, the infield coach and first base coach, returned to the Dodgers organization in 2023 and has been instrumental in working with players like Mookie Betts. Dino Ebel, the third base coach, is entering his eighth season with the team and has recently taken on additional responsibilities working with outfielders.
Connor McGuiness rounds out the coaching staff as the assistant pitching coach, entering his seventh season with the Dodgers. With a strong coaching lineup and a talented roster, the Dodgers are poised to make a strong push for a historic three-peat championship in the upcoming season.