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Dave Roberts Eyes Team USA Role for 2028 Olympics

1/27/2026

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Summary

Roberts Aims Olympics

Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager, wants to lead Team USA at the 2028 Olympics if Major League Baseball (MLB) allows players.
He is 53 and cites local ties and Dodgers experience as qualifications.
Rob Manfred, MLB Commissioner, is optimistic about Team USA's participation.
Bryce Harper and Shohei Ohtani have shown interest in the Olympic opportunity.
The Olympics run July 15–20, 2028, at Dodger Stadium, but MLB must resolve logistics and insurance.

History

Historical Context

Major League Baseball (MLB) faced criticism in 1984 for not allowing players to participate in the Los Angeles Olympics, where baseball was featured as a demonstration sport. Japan won the tournament, defeating the U.S. 6-3. With MLB's potential involvement in the 2028 Olympics at Dodger Stadium, this marks a significant shift in baseball's global engagement and could redefine its international presence.

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Roberts Aims Olympics

Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager, wants to lead Team USA at the 2028 Olympics if Major League Baseball (MLB) allows players.
He is 53 and cites local ties and Dodgers experience as qualifications.
Rob Manfred, MLB Commissioner, is optimistic about Team USA's participation.
Bryce Harper and Shohei Ohtani have shown interest in the Olympic opportunity.
The Olympics run July 15–20, 2028, at Dodger Stadium, but MLB must resolve logistics and insurance.

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