Roki Sasaki: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 22

Dodgers Pitcher Among Most Impressive Rookies in MLB, And It's Not Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki was the most anticipated rookie entering the 2025 season. The Japanese-born pitcher was expected to be the clear 2025 National League Rookie of the Year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / CBSSports.com / April 22

Checking in on 10 MLB rookies after first month of 2025 season: Jasson Domínguez, Roki Sasaki and more

Who has taken to the majors flawlessly and who's still trying to find their footing?

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 20

Roki Sasaki Healthy Despite Decrease In Fastball Velocity

The Los Angeles Dodgers had their four-game winning streak snapped with a 4-3 walk-off loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday, but a bright spot was Roki Sasaki turning in another solid outing.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Adolis Garcia's Walk-Off Home Run Spoils Roki Sasaki's Best Start

After Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers radio broadcasters Matt Hicks, Eric Nadel and Jared Sandler discussed whether outfielder Adolis Garcia is a surefire Rangers Hall of Famer. Garcia has just four full MLB seasons under his belt, plus cups of coffee in 2018 and 2020 and the first month of this year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 19

Recap: Roki Sasaki Pitches 6 Innings But Dodgers Lose To Rangers On Adolis García Walk-Off Home Run

Roki Sasaki built on the best start of the season by turning in a career-long outing but the Los Angeles Dodgers had their winning streak snapped at four games in a 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Adolis García’s walk-off home run.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 19

Roki Sasaki, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & YOSHIKI Auctioning Autographed Music Scores For Wildfire Relief Efforts

Japanese musician and composer YOSHIKI joined forces with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF), Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to support wildfire relief efforts in both the United States and Japan.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Announces Important Roki Sasaki News

Austin Barnes has caught each of Roki Sasaki’s last two starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers with positive results. First, he went four innings, allowing one earned run on three hits, two walks, and four strikeouts against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 14

Sasaki showing promise with each MLB start

Roki Sasaki wasn’t expected to be the ace of the rotation when the Dodgers signed him in January, and so far, his results have been a mixed bag. Sasaki’s big league debut saw him toss just three innings against the Cubs where he allowed five walks.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 13

Dodgers Value ‘Familiarity’ Austin Barnes Has With Roki Sasaki

The Los Angeles Dodgers looked to build on the encouraging start Roki Sasaki made last week against the Philadelphia Phillies by again having Austin Barnes form the battery with him.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 12

Kiké Hernández: Roki Sasaki ‘Going To Be More Than All Right’

After two uneven starts to begin his MLB career, Roki Sasaki bounced back with an encouraging outing in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 3-1 win against the Philadelphia Phillies last weekend.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 11

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday vs. Cubs

The middle game of the Dodgers’ weekend series against the Cubs at Dodger Stadium is the fourth major league start for Roki Sasaki, and his first repeat performance.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 11

Dodgers Using Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Rookie Season As Blueprint For Roki Sasaki

For a second consecutive year in search of starting rotation help, the Los Angeles Dodgers turned their attention to the international free agent market.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / LAFB Network / April 9

MLB insider: Dodgers setting modest bar for Roki Sasaki now, eyeing October payoff

It hasn’t been an easy transition for Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki. The 23-year-old Japanese phenom has struggled with command, allowing 11 walks in just 8 2/3 innings across his first three MLB starts.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / April 8

Los Angeles Dodgers Top 15 Prospects

Perpetually one of baseball’s best farm systems, the Dodgers are absolutely loaded once again, even with the imminent graduation of Roki Sasaki. Including Sasaki, the Dodgers boast three prospects within the top 10 of our top 100 list and seven top 100 prospects in total.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Enrique Breaks Silence on Roki Sasaki's Dodgers Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki came into his first year in the major leagues as the No. 1 prospect in baseball. The 23-year-old is on a minor league contract and will not be arbitration-eligible until after the 2027 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 5

Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki admits tough stretch before discovering form vs. Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki flipped a new switch 10 games into his first MLB season. Sasaki improved his mechanics on the mound in defeating the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 4

Padres Notes: Shocking Roster Move, Friars Talk Dodgers, Ex-Padre Calls Roki Sasaki Cheater

The San Diego Padres were shockingly able to keep a young utility man who cleared waivers and will remain with the team. He was designated for assignment last week, but after not being claimed by another team, he will remain with the Padres organization.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 3

Former Padres Infielder Believes Dodgers' Roki Sasaki is Cheating

Roki Sasaki's Dodger Stadium debut caught the attention of the baseball world, especially because the right-hander's start was abysmal. In his second Major League start, Sasaki was pulled after just 1.2 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 1

Former Padres Veteran Accuses Dodgers' Roki Sasaki of Cheating in Dodger Stadium Debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the highly-coveted Roki Sasaki sweepstakes this offseason, but his first two major league starts have been worrisome. A former member of the San Diego Padres and 13-year MLB veteran Eric Hosmer made a unique, albeit unpopular, observation when Sasaki was pulled after just 1.2 innings in his Dodger Stadium debut.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

Roki Sasaki looked like he was crying after rough Dodgers home debut

Roki Sasaki had a disappointing home debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night, and the young pitcher did not seem to take it lightly. Sasaki allowed 2 earned runs and 3 hits in 1 2/3 innings of work against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 30

Dodgers Catcher Reacts to Roki Sasaki's Struggles in Dodger Stadium Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki made his Dodger Stadium debut Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. The Japanese fireballer lasted just 1.2 innings before manager Dave Roberts pulled him out of the game.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / March 29

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki aims for better showing in clash vs. Tigers

After feeling the love in his home country while making his major league debut, rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki now will get plenty of support from his new home fans when the Los Angeles Dodgers try for a series sweep against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 19