Sasaki Shuts Down Angels as Dodgers Add Lauer in Cash Deal
Roki Sasaki delivered his best MLB start yet for the Dodgers, tossing seven innings with eight strikeouts, one run allowed, and no walks as he continues refining a faster splitter and a slower forkball. The Dodgers also acquired left-hander Eric Lauer from the Blue Jays for cash, reportedly planning a long-relief role. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani tripled and scored on a late eighth-inning play in Anaheim, and former Dodger Ross Stripling, now in financial services, is pursuing work with athletes to plan life after baseball and curb early financial missteps.