LOS ANGELES -- Dave Roberts, initially considered a long shot until dazzling management in his interview, is expected to be hired as the next manager of the Dodgers on Monday, according to baseball sources. The club has not confirmed the decision, which could be announced as early as Monday, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.
Roberts, whose father is an African-American former Marine and mother is a Japanese-American, becomes the first minority manager of the franchise that had the first African-American player, Jackie Robinson. Roberts was born in Okinawa, Japan, where his father was stationed. He played at UCLA and lives in Vista, outside of San Diego.