Doubt the Dodgers at your own peril. While critics line up to question their legitimacy, Dave Roberts has once again delivered a sharp response, proving that the team’s success is no accident. If you thought the Dodgers were fazed by the noise, think again—this is a team built to silence doubters the hard way.

A few years ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers made a decision to become the best team in MLB. And I think winning 2 World Series over the past 6 years makes them pretty successful. But there were always a few who doubted their credibility, after years of listening to the naysayers, Dave Roberts has heard enough.

During an interview with MLB Network Radio, Roberts said, “You know, there’s certain people that just don’t realize our standard of being a Dodger, and that speaks to the character part of it.” Many great personalities like Bob Melvin and Trevor Plouffe have questioned the Los Angeles Dodgers for their sweep in the offseason.

The San Francisco Giants manager expressed his frustration about the Los Angeles Dodgers taking most of the top talent in the market. He compared them to the “Evil Empire”, a term was specifically given to the New York Yankees during their dominant period.

Another criticism came from one of the former MLB players, Trevor Plouffe. He had some major criticism about the offseason signings. He called the Dodgers organization “gluttonous” for signing all the top talents. Plouffe says that making signings like this will impact the competitiveness of the Whole League.

But here’s the thing—dominance isn’t a crime, it’s a standard. The Dodgers aren’t apologizing for building a powerhouse, nor should they. If winning is a problem, maybe the rest of the league just needs a better solution.

Why Betts & Ohtani are built different – Dave Roberts explains

Some players chase stats, but Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani chase greatness. According to Dave Roberts, these two aren’t just elite talents—they’re wired differently, putting the game and their team ahead of personal glory. If you’re wondering what separates good from legendary, Roberts is here to break it down.

Dave Roberts said, “You know whether it’s a few years ago Shohei, you know, hitting in the home run derby while starting the All-Star game, appreciating the fact that the game is bigger than him, the game needs him, you know, or Mookie sliding into shortstop from right field and getting uncomfortable and going through some growing pains, you know.”

There is no need to even say it. We all know that Shohei Ohtani is already bigger than the game. Whenever the game of baseball needs him, he will step up. But he is not the only one.

Mookie Betts is another one of those players who put the game first. Like when he seamlessly transitioned to shortstop without complaints, despite facing a few difficulties here and there, but fought through it and won the World Series.

That’s the difference between good players and game-changers—when baseball calls, Betts and Ohtani don’t hesitate. Some chase numbers, but these two chase legacy, and that’s exactly why they’ll be remembered long after the stats fade.