Roki Sasaki experiences varied outcomes in his initial spring training appearance
Dodgers Pitcher Aki Sasaki Struggles in Spring Training Debut SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — So, about Aki Sasaki’s pitching? Well, let’s dive in. At the core of it, his fastball is key. If he can’t consistently locate it, then all the new pitches he’s trying to develop—like that cutter or slider—won’t make much of a difference. This […]
Roki Sasaki expands his repertoire, aims for a secure place in the rotation
Sasaki’s New Slider: Changes and Inspirations PHOENIX — Hyesung Kim didn’t need a translator to sum up Aki Sasaki’s new slider. “Good,” Kim said simply in English. That was enough for the Korean infielder, who swung and missed during live batting practice with Sasaki on Saturday. The atmosphere at Camelback Ranch is charged with excitement. […]
Roki Sasaki is still the biggest uncertainty for the Dodgers.
Dodgers Look to Aki Sasaki as a Rising Star The Dodgers have a good grasp of their core players. There’s Shohei Ohtani, undoubtedly one of the top talents in baseball. Mookie Betts, while perhaps not hitting as well as he once did, still remains a solid shortstop. Then there’s Freddie Freeman, whose reliable swing could […]
Roki Sasaki’s transition from starting pitcher to closer is proving to be very beneficial for the Dodgers.
Dodgers’ Aki Sasaki Shines in Relief Role LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are witnessing impressive performances from their new Japanese recruit, Aki Sasaki, who has stepped into the closer position amid a shaky bullpen this season. After initially starting the year in the rotation, Sasaki contributed significantly to the Dodgers’ victory in Game 4, the […]
Shohei Ohtani is close to returning to the mound as the Dodgers receive tough news about Roki Sasaki’s injury.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced another setback in their pitching lineup as manager Dave Roberts hinted that Shohei Ohtani might “potentially” return to the mound soon. Diving into some details, Ohtani participated in a simulated game where he managed to throw 44 pitches. This has given Roberts some optimism that, if all goes smoothly, […]
Roki Sasaki goes to the injured list in recent blow for Dodgers’ pitching team
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed rookie Sasaki on the injured list due to a right shoulder issue, which he reported after his last game. In his recent outing against Arizona, he pitched four innings and allowed five runs, throwing a total of 61 pitches. Manager Dave Roberts noted, “He felt some […]
Roki Sasaki’s Japanese toilet request to Dodgers that was ‘factor’ in him signing
Ball players may be quite obsessed with what they want in the clubhouse, and for the Dodgers, they won’t fall off the table, including changing the toilet design to plead for potential players. After Sasaki Castle suggested that having a Japanese-style toilet would help shake up decisions about where to sign the site, the Dodgers […]
Roki Sasaki shows electric 100-MPH potential in shaky Dodgers debut
Sasaki brought heat. He had no command. The 23-year-old Japanese genius and the latest Dodgers star hit 101 mph, but continued for just three innings in his MLB debut with the Cubs of the Tokyo Series on Wednesday. Sasaki Roki during her debut. Getty Images Sasaki allowed one run on three hits, one hit, but […]
Roki Sasaki strikes out five in Dodgers spring training debut
Sasaki's introduction to the Kakutos League was dominant. The Dodgers' Phenom hit more than three scoreless innings in his spring training debut on Tuesday night in a 4-2 victory with the Reds at Arizona's Camelback Ranch. Sasaki, 23, pitched behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto and entered five innings against the Reds. Joi Castle attacks 5 inside him […]
Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki drops surprise marriage announcement
Just a month after signing with the Dodgers, Sasaki tied the knot. The 23-year-old announced that he had recently got married through a post on his Instagram account on Friday. “The other day I registered to marry an ordinary woman,” Sasaki posted on Instagram. “I'm full of anticipation and anxiety as I'm a new start […]