PHOENIX — Which Los Angeles newcomer will have a better season, Roki Sasaki or Luka Doncic? “Being biased,” Dave Roberts said with a hearty laugh, “I hope it’s Roki.” The safer pick ...

Nonetheless, similar feelings resurfaced this January as the Dodgers awaited the decision of Rōki Sasaki, the latest pitching phenom out of Japan. Because Sasaki was posted by his club before ...

With MLB spring training games only a week away, all eyes will be on Roki Sasaki's first outing and how he looks facing MLB players for the first time in a Dodgers uniform. Currently the No. 1 ...

There they were, one by one, with 23-year-old Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki pitching his first official bullpen session with the Dodgers in front of virtually the entire Dodgers organization.

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their latest talent coup on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, officially introducing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki as a member of the team. After statements from ...

The latest sterling Los Angeles Dodger officially arrived Wednesday afternoon as the franchise formally introduced Roki Sasaki. The 23-year-old right-hander’s fastball has touched 102 mph.

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Rintaro Sasaki zooms up to the ballpark on an electric bike with a brown bag of food in hand, ready to grab a quick bite of lunch then get right to work in the batting cage.

Jan. 22: The Dodgers have formally announced Sasaki’s signing. Baseball America, unsurprisingly, ranked Sasaki as the new No. 1 prospect in baseball this morning. Jan. 17: The Dodgers have ...

Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old right-handed pitcher with a devastating splitter, was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines in December 2024 after four seasons (2021-2024). He cost the Los Angeles Dodgers ...

Since Sasaki was under 25 and had less than six years of service time, he was limited to each team's international bonus pool, unlike Japan National Team teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto who earned a $ ...

Unbeaten Japanese boxing star Jin Sasaki headlines the undercard of Naoya Inoue's undisputed super bantamweight title defense against Ye Joon Kim on Jan. 24 in Tokyo. Sasaki, a rising star with ...

Feb 12, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) throws during a Spring Training workout at Camelback Ranch. / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images In January, Los Angeles ...