Tag: Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki Sets Goal Of Providing Dodgers With More Length In Starts

Roki Sasaki continued what's been an uneven career with the Los Angeles Dodgers as he set a career high in strikeouts but also only completed four innings against the Texas Rangers on Sunday. He exited with the Dodgers trailing 2-1…

Roki Sasaki Not Moving To Dodgers Bullpen When Blake Snell Returns

The Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation has largely been effective this season, but the jury is still out on whether or not Roki Sasaki will stick with the group. The Dodgers have maintained there is not any intention of moving…

Dodgers And Roki Sasaki Developed ‘Much Better’ Relationship

Roki Sasaki has endured some early struggles in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation this season, but manager Dave Roberts continues to be encouraged by the right-hander's progress. Despite not having his best stuff in his most…

Dodgers Appreciate Roki Sasaki’s Start Against Nationals

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals on Sunday despite Roki Sasaki turning in one of the worst starts of his young career. The 24-year-old was tabbed for six runs and five hits, including two…

Dodgers Not Yet Sure What Roki Sasaki’s New Pitch Is

With the Los Angeles Dodgers planning to put Roki Sasaki back in their starting rotation this season, it was accompanied by a goal of having the right-hander develop a third pitch. Manager Dave Roberts touted that as being essential to…

Dave Roberts Has Confidence In Roki Sasaki Because Of Rookie Struggles

After a spring performance that created more questions than provided answers, it was imperative that Roki Sasaki start his 2026 season on the right foot. A 15.58 ERA in 8.2 innings of work during Spring Training doesn't exactly warrant a…

Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani & Yoshinobu Yamamoto Make MLB History

The Los Angeles Dodgers made history on Wednesday night when Yoshinobu Yamamoto took the mound against the Cleveland Guardians for his second start of the 2026 season as he capped off a streak that also involved Roki Sasaki and Shohei…

Roki Sasaki Gained Confidence After 2026 Dodgers Debut

Roki Sasaki endured a difficult Spring Training, but was able to put together an encouraging start in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. Entering the game, no one knew what to expect. Even…

Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day Roster For 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially set their 26-man roster for the 2026 season ahead of Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In terms of pure position players and pitchers, the team is carrying 12 and 13, respectively. Then, of…

Dodgers Believe MLB Development Is Beneficial For Roki Sasaki

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already announced that they are rolling with Roki Sasaki in their starting rotation as they open the 2026 season. Despite his poor showing during Cactus League play, including Monday's start against the Los Angeles Angels,…

Dodgers Set Rotation Order With Surprising Change

The Los Angeles Dodgers set their starting rotation order for their first five games of the season, which also sets up their order for each turn through the rotation. The Dodgers are going with five starters to begin the year,…

Dodgers Announce Rotation To Begin 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their 5-man starting rotation to begin the season. Although the order has not been fully revealed yet, the rotation will be made up of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani, Emmet Sheehan and Roki Sasaki,…