Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is willing to tell players not to challenge certain calls if they repeatedly cost the team chances. Aug 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (4) looks out to the field before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The Dodgers certainly needed a wake-up call regarding their ABS usage since it will be crucial come playoff time, where every margin matters. Breaking down the Dodgers' ABS strugglesIn terms of net runs through ABS usage, the Dodgers sit at -5.3, meaning they have cost more runs than they have gained by ABS decisions. Aug 5, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) in the dugout before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.