Dodgers' Dave Roberts, Andrew Friedman push back on 'blowback' after acquiring Tarik Skubal

The Los Angeles Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts and president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman responded to criticism following the team's acquisition of pitcher Tarik Skubal. The duo pushed back against complaints about the Dodgers leveraging their financial resources to add talent, a move that has reignited debates around competitive balance in MLB. Skubal, a high-profile pitching acquisition, represents another significant roster move by the perennially competitive Dodgers franchise.