“I’M NOT A WITCH”
DAVE ROBERTS BREAKS DOWN AFTER ACCUSATIONS OF CURSING DODGERS WINNING STREAK

A Stunning Meltdown in the Clubhouse

Tension boiled over at the Dodgers postgame press conference as manager Dave Roberts shocked players, staff, and media by breaking down in tears and furiously throwing his strategy board across the room. The outburst came after a reporter jokingly questioned whether Roberts was “cursed” or had somehow “jinxed” the Dodgers’ recently broken winning streak.

“I’m not a witch!” Roberts shouted, his voice cracking with raw emotion. “I work every day to keep this team focused and prepared. I give everything I have. To say this… it’s insulting.”

The room fell into stunned silence.

Dodgers Drop a Costly Game and Tempers Flare

The Dodgers’ loss earlier that evening had snapped a six-game winning streak. While one defeat in a long season is hardly cause for panic, the unusually flat performance raised eyebrows — especially since Yoshinobu Yamamoto had also struggled emotionally due to personal matters. Some corners of the media, perhaps searching for a narrative, began speculating that Roberts had made questionable lineup changes and even suggested he might be “jinxed.”

The comment that triggered Roberts came from an offhand remark by a local beat writer: “Some fans say your recent rotations are bad luck. Is there a curse?”

Roberts’ face reportedly changed instantly, and the emotional floodgate burst.

Backlash From an Unfair Accusation

Players quickly came to their manager’s defense. Mookie Betts, visibly angry postgame, spoke firmly: “That was out of line. Dave’s one of the most loyal, hardworking guys in the game. People don’t see what he carries every night.”

Freddie Freeman added, “Managers get second-guessed all the time. But calling him a witch? Come on. That’s not journalism. That’s nonsense.”

Fans flooded social media to support Roberts, with the hashtag #WeBelieveInDave trending within the hour. One fan posted, “You don’t win over 100 games a year by being lucky or cursed. You do it with leadership. We got your back, Dave.”

The Pressure of Leading One of Baseball’s Most Watched Teams

Roberts, who has led the Dodgers to multiple playoff runs and a World Series title, has long carried the weight of high expectations. Every decision, from bullpen changes to pinch hitters, is dissected by analysts and fans alike. Still, he’s known for his composure and optimism.

Tonight, however, revealed the emotional toll that relentless scrutiny can take.

“We expect our managers to be machines,” former Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser said on-air. “But Dave is a human being. And that moment tonight reminded us of it.”

A Deeper Conversation About Mental Pressure in Sports

Sports psychologists have since weighed in, noting how even top-tier professionals are not immune to emotional fatigue. One psychologist commented, “Leaders like Roberts absorb pressure not just from the media, but from their players, the front office, and the fanbase. It’s no surprise a moment like this can happen.”

Roberts Apologizes, Then Stands Tall

After the emotional eruption, Roberts reportedly took a quiet moment alone, then returned to address the room once more. Calmer now, he apologized for his outburst but didn’t walk back his frustration.

“I care about this team too much to laugh off those kinds of accusations,” he said. “We lose as a team. We win as a team. No curses. Just baseball.”

Dodgers Look to Regroup

The team is set to face division rivals in the coming days, and players say they are more united than ever behind their manager.

“He showed heart,” said catcher Will Smith. “And honestly, I think we needed to see it.”

As the Dodgers regroup, it’s clear that their clubhouse isn’t just filled with All-Stars and future Hall-of-Famers. It’s led by a manager who feels the weight of every pitch, every loss, and every word.

And no, he is not a witch.