The Dodgers and Giants rivalry carries a little extra meaning this year. After San Francisco dethroned Los Angeles from their run of National League West titles, they’re very much looking to get back. Dave Roberts himself said that he took it personally that they took them out in 2021.
But there is also the added layer of a friendship this year. Trea Turner and Carlos Rodon were roommates while they played at North Carolina State before making it to the big leagues. Now that Turner is with the Dodgers and Rodon with the Giants, they’ll get to see each other a lot.