LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will be honored by the Los Angeles Sports Council as 2016 Coach of the Year at its annual dinner and awards banquet on Feb. 27 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
In his first year at the helm, Roberts led the Dodgers to their fourth consecutive NL West crown after overcoming an eight-game deficit to the Giants. He was named the NL Manager of the Year, leading the Dodgers to a 91-71 record.
Roberts is the first Dodgers manager to receive the award in the 12 years it has been presented.