Dodgers, Japan and Sasaki

Dodgers are willing to let Roki Sasaki pitch from the start — even possibly in Japan
Sasaki's bullpen drew a crowd as team officials, media members and even players watched the 23-year-old get to work.
Roki Sasaki to Dodgers: Japanese phenom joining World Series champions
Along with Blake Snell – signed to a five-year, $182 million contract in December. And Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was posted one year ago after seven dominant seasons in Japan, signed a $325 million contract – and was the starting pitcher for four of the Dodgers’ 11 postseason wins.
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki: Set to pitch in Tokyo series
The Dodgers will be taking a cautious approach to Sasaki's workload this season, but they also recognize the importance of giving him a start in his native country. Fellow Japanese hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto is also expected to pitch in the series, as is the Cubs' Shota Imanaga.
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Dodgers' Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki makes his first impression at spring training
Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese pitching sensation, had his first official bullpen session with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
Roki Sasaki Wants to Make MLB, Dodgers Debut in Japan vs Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki already has a lofty goal for the 2025 season, pitching in Japan for the season opener.
Roki Sasaki flashes big fastball, wicked splitter and a few nerves in first bullpen with the Dodgers
Roki Sasaki was warming up for his bullpen on a cool, breezy Wednesday morning at Camelback Ranch, when the right-hander let loose a fastball that sailed past catcher Austin Barnes and clanged against
Roki Sasaki expresses excitement to join the Dodgers
Roki Sasaki and Austin Barnes speaks on Sasaki's first bullpen of the spring and his excitement to join the Dodgers
MLB: Roki Sasaki Wows Dodgers Catcher in First Bullpen Session
Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki left a Dodgers catcher in awe during his first pitching session at Spring Training.
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Roki Sasaki prospect profile: Japanese phenom has obvious holes in his game
Once Juan Soto was off the market, the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes immediately became ... the effectiveness of his three-pitch mix will be key in determining his success on the MLB level.
Fox News27d
Who is Rōki Sasaki? What to know about the Japanese pitching sensation bound for MLB
Editor's Note: The story below originally ran in November, after Roki ... interest in Sasaki for years. But unlike the pursuit for Yamamoto, every team will be in the mix to acquire Sasaki ...
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Alexander: Are we really surprised that Roki Sasaki is a Dodger?
Roki Sasaki broke the news himself on Instagram ... Sasaki reached NPB at age 19 and has become dominant, with a four-pitch mix that features a 100-mph fastball, a plus slider and an 88-90 ...
Yardbarker27d
What Roki Sasaki signing means for Dodgers
Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki has announced that he ... and now they are adding another hugely talented player into the mix. Adding Sasaki’s talent is a huge boost to the roster but ...
Forbes28d
Projecting Roki Sasaki Onto The Dodgers, Padres, And Blue Jays
The Roki Sasaki saga is coming ... Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May are in the mix for the final two rotation spots—they would battle for just one of them if Sasaki signs—and both missed the ...
MLB Rumors23d
Dodgers Sign Roki Sasaki
Baseball America, unsurprisingly, ranked Sasaki as the new No. 1 prospect in baseball this morning. Jan. 17: The Dodgers have landed another star out of Japan. Roki Sasaki announced on Friday ...