Tag: Roki Sasaki

Dodgers Spring Training: Roki Sasaki Making Cactus League Debut Out Of Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Roki Sasaki is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds. However, Sasaki is going to pitch out of the bullpen and piggyback Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Dodgers…

Dodgers Spring Training: Roki Sasaki’s Next Start Potentially Coming In Cactus League Game

Roki Sasaki's first taste of pitching against an opponent didn't come in a Cactus League start, but instead in a ‘B’ game at Camelback Ranch that was more of a simulated situation in terms of atmosphere. Sasaki is expected to…

Dodgers ‘Pleased’ With Roki Sasaki’s Spring Training Debut Despite Allowing Home Run

Eventful days have become the norm at Camelback Ranch, but excitement and intrigue was particularly high on Tuesday with Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki and Blake Snell each on the mound in varying fashion. Ohtani continued exploring a new delivery with…

FOCO Selling Dodgers Bobblehead Of Roki Sasaki & Shohei Ohtani Pitching

FOCO released a new Los Angeles Dodgers bobblehead that features Japanese natives Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani paired together as pitchers. Both players are dressed in the home white Dodgers uniform and posed in pitching positions. The backdrop of the…

Dodgers News: Roki Sasaki Hopeful For ‘Special’ Moment In Tokyo Series

With the Tokyo Series less than one month away, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are the expected starters against the Chicago Cubs. Yamamoto is essentially locked in for Opening Day, while Sasaki should…

Dodgers Spring Training: Roki Sasaki’s Debut Not Coming In Cactus League Start

Plenty of eyes have been on Roki Sasaki since the Los Angeles Dodgers began Spring Training earlier this month, and no more was that evident than during a live batting practice session last week. Sasaki's first time facing batters drew…

Dodgers ‘Surprised’ To Learn Roki Sasaki Got Married

After a dominant career in Japan, Roki Sasaki made the jump to Major League Baseball by signing a Minor League contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason. Expectations could not be higher for the 23-year-old as several MLB…

Tyler Glasnow & Blake Snell Added To Dodgers Pitchers For Games In Japan

With the starting pitching depth they amassed during the offseason by signing Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, in addition to welcoming back Tyler Glasnow from injury, the Los Angeles Dodgers didn't lack for options when it came to deciding who…

Dodgers Spring Training: Roki Sasaki Nearing First Start, But Details Undecided

The Los Angeles Dodgers have slow-played their main contributors early in Spring Training, as just a handful of everyday position players have taken the field thus far. The real intrigue lies in the starting rotation, particularly the highly anticipated debut…

FOCO Selling First Roki Sasaki Dodgers Bobblehead, Plus Commemorative Bear & Baseball

FOCO released the first Roki Sasaki bobblehead, in addition to a commemorative baseball and bear of the Los Angeles Dodgers rookie. Sasaki's bobblehead is set to FOCO's "WELCOME TO THE TEAM" design. Sasaki dressed in a suit similar to what…

Dodgers Spring Training: Roki Sasaki Attracts Big Audience & Impresses

There already have been several firsts in Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training this year, with the latest featuring Roki Sasaki taking the mound to face batters. Sasaki had already thrown multiple bullpen sessions in camp, which were attended by members…

Yoshinobu Yamamoto ‘Very Happy’ Roki Sasaki Signed With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers enjoyed a wildly successful offseason that included the signing of Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki. The right-hander was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines this past December and immediately became one of the most coveted free agents.…