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sports53 minutes ago•8 min saved

Dodgers Place Roki Sasaki on 15-Day IL With Blister

The Dodgers placed Roki Sasaki on the 15-day injured list after he exited a start with a blister on the middle finger of his throwing hand, allowing four runs in 3 1/3 innings. Sasaki had been 2.31 ERA with a 24% strikeout rate since the All-Star Break. Eric Lauer will rejoin the rotation, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto slated to start the series finale against Atlanta, and Sasaki is expected out through at least Sept. 11, potentially impacting postseason plans.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#blister #dodgers #injured-list

sports1 month ago•11 min saved

Sasaki stars in seven as Tucker delivers late insurance in Dodgers' 4-2 win over Mets

Roki Sasaki pitched seven strong innings, tying a career high with 21 whiffs and striking out nine to anchor the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory over the Mets. Kyle Tucker provided the late punch with a two-run homer for insurance in the eighth, as LA improved to 66-38 and set up a Yamamoto-vs-McLean matchup next.

via Dodgers Digest|

#baseball-game-recap #dodgers #kyle-tucker

game-recaps1 month ago•13 min saved

Dodgers ride Sasaki’s 100+ mph outing and Muncy’s late homer to topple Yankees

Roki Sasaki flashed ace-level stuff with 100+ mph fastballs in 5.2 innings, but two Dodgers errors allowed an unearned run for the Yankees. The Dodgers grabbed the lead in the seventh when Max Muncy crushed a homer off Gerrit Cole after Mookie Betts’ walk, and a sharp Dodgers defense/bullpen preserved a 2–1 win to start the second half, keeping L.A. atop the standings at 62–36.

via Dodgers Digest|

#baseball #dodgers #game-recaps

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Sasaki Speeds Past Struggles, Firing Up Dodgers' Hopes

Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki has rebounded from a rough stretch by revving his fastball back to elite levels (touching 100 mph) and tightening his command after overhauling his delivery, delivering strong outings—including a seven-inning, two-hit, two-walk, 10-strikeout start against the Angels—and posting a 1.50 ERA over his last four starts, fueling talk of All-Star or Cy Young potential.

via New York Post|

#baseball #dodgers #mlb

sports3 months ago•23 min saved

Sasaki Sunday Spark: Is Roki’s Breakout Real?

Nick Pollack’s SP Roundup reviews every Sunday starter, flagging Roki Sasaki’s 7-inning, 1-run gem against the Angels and probing whether his slider/ forkball tweaks and overall profile are sustainable, while also praising strong showings from Wheeler, Eovaldi, Gausman, Pallante and others. The piece notes streaming guidance has moved to the SP Matchups & Streamer Rankings for daily picks and invites readers to join his Twitch Q&A for questions.

via Pitcher List|

#fantasy-baseball #pitcher-list #roki-sasaki

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Sasaki's Seven-Strikeout Gem Fuels Dodgers' Series Sweep of Angels

Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki delivered a career-long seven innings with eight strikeouts, mixing a forkball, slider and a newly debuted splitter to shut down the Angels in a 10-1 win that completed the series sweep in Anaheim. The Dodgers added left-hander Eric Lauer to bolster the bullpen amid injuries, and made several roster moves as they push for depth and momentum.

via Los Angeles Times|

#angels #bullpen #dodgers

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Sasaki Shines as Dodgers Rout Angels 10-1 to Sweep Series

Roki Sasaki delivered a career-best seven-inning, eight-strikeout start as the Dodgers routed the Angels 10-1 to complete the series sweep, with LA's offense erupting in multi-run innings and adding late insurance to seal the dominant win.

via True Blue LA|

#angels #baseball #dodgers

sports4 months ago•6 min saved

Roki Sasaki Reinvents His Pitching for the Dodgers

Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki has shifted away from his signature forkball, embracing a harder splitter and adjusted velocity to stay in the rotation; the changes produced five-plus innings and his first win of the season, signaling that the pitcher he was in Japan may be fading as he focuses on a more adaptable approach.

via New York Post|

#los-angeles-dodgers #mlb #pitching

sports4 months ago•5 min saved

Dodgers grapple with Roki Sasaki: too advanced for the minors, not ready for the majors

LA is weighing Sasaki’s future after three inconsistent MLB starts: despite elite velocity, he’s showing control issues and posting a 6.23 ERA, leaving him behind other Dodgers starters. The team is deciding whether to keep him in the majors as a development path or send him to the minors, with Snell’s looming return and a next start at Coors Field adding urgency.

via New York Post|

#baseball #dodgers #mlb

sports5 months ago•5 min saved

Dodgers’ Long Game: Rebuilding Roki Sasaki’s Pitching Arsenal

Roki Sasaki’s spring struggles—low strike rate, high ERA and multiple walks in short outings—have the Dodgers rethinking his development, with a likely path back through the minor leagues and a multi-year process to regain his dominant form, though manager Dave Roberts says he still believes in him.

via New York Post|

#baseball #dodgers #pitching

sports10 months ago•4 min saved

Roki Sasaki's Playoff Mastery Boosts Dodgers' World Series Hopes

Roki Sasaki, a young pitcher for the Dodgers, has emerged as a key postseason reliever, delivering outstanding performances in the NLDS after overcoming injury and regaining his confidence and velocity, positioning himself as a future ace for the team.

via Los Angeles Times|

#dodgers #nlds #postseason

sports10 months ago•13 min saved

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Shines in Playoff Revival and World Series Hopes

Roki Sasaki, initially struggling with injuries and mechanical issues after joining the Dodgers, transformed into a dominant 100 mph reliever through strategic mechanical adjustments and trust in the Dodgers' coaching staff, playing a crucial role in their playoff success.

via ESPN|

#dodgers #mlb #playoffs

sports11 months ago•5 min saved

Dodgers' Relief Duo Sasaki and Kershaw Propel Playoff Push

The Dodgers secured a crucial win over the Diamondbacks with unexpected relief performances from Roki Sasaki and Clayton Kershaw, highlighting their improvisation and resilience as they approach the playoffs, reducing their magic number to one.

via Los Angeles Times|

#clayton-kershaw #dodgers #playoff-preparation

sports11 months ago•5 min saved

Dodgers Closer to Divisional Title as Sasaki and Kershaw Shine

The Dodgers secured a crucial win over the Diamondbacks, aided by unexpected relief performances from Roki Sasaki and Clayton Kershaw, reducing their magic number to one and showcasing resilience and improvisation in their pitching staff ahead of the playoffs.

via Yahoo Sports|

#clayton-kershaw #dodgers #nl-west

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

MLB Teams Vie for Japanese Pitching Sensation Roki Sasaki

The Minnesota Twins are interested in signing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old righthander known for his fastball and splitter, as he enters the MLB recruitment process. While the Los Angeles Dodgers are favorites to sign him, Sasaki's agent suggests a smaller, midmarket team might be a better fit. Sasaki, who helped Japan win the World Baseball Classic in 2023, is an international free agent eligible for a limited signing bonus. The Twins, with a significant international signing bonus pool, hope to meet with Sasaki soon.

via Star Tribune|

#japanese-baseball #minnesota-twins #mlb