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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 11

Dodgers Pitcher Won't Play for Japan in World Baseball Classic: Report

Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki will not participate for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The decision, reported by Japanese outlet Chunichi, comes after Sasaki's up-and-down rookie season in Major League Baseball.

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 10

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MLB News / Just Baseball / December 10

Four Ways the Dodgers Can Further ‘Ruin Baseball’ This Winter

Fresh off consecutive World Series titles, and several offseasons adding star-caliber talent, many believe the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining baseball.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

Dodgers GM confirms Roki Sasaki plan for 2026 after closer experiment

The Los Angeles Dodgers made their intentions clear from the moment they entered the Winter Meetings. They made their biggest move early, landing the best

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 8

Roki Sasaki On Preliminary Team Japan Roster For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Although the Los Angeles Dodgers will have a more traditional Spring Training in 2026 due to not beginning the regular season internationally, it is going to include some of their players participating in the World Baseball Classic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 2

David Price Believes Roki Sasaki’s Success As Reliever Will Be ‘Huge’ For His Career

Roki Sasaki faced lofty expectations in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but early struggles and a right shoulder injury prevented him from finding any sort of a rhythm.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / December 2

Dodgers ‘Support’ Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki In World Baseball Classic Despite Some Concern

Shohei Ohtani became the first confirmed Los Angeles Dodgers participant for the 2026 World Baseball Classic that begins in spring. The two-way star will again play for Team Japan as they look to repeat as champions in the international competition.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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

NL West Rival Linked to Tatsuya Imai, Pitcher Who Wants to Defeat Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be signing pitchers this winter, but they are not expected to target a starter; instead, their focus is on the bullpen. The Dodgers were expected to pursue Japanese pitcher Tatsuyi Imai, the notable free agent who was posted after spending years overseas.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / November 30

Dodgers notes: Roki Sasaki, Jarren Duran, Dee Strange-Gordon

Roki Sasaki revived his rookie season by serving as the de-facto closer for the Dodgers in the postseason after struggling out of the gates as a starting pitcher.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 27

Dodgers Could Block Roki Sasaki From Playing in World Baseball Classic

If the Los Angeles Dodgers had it their way, they'd likely seal all of their players in bubble wrap before the start of the 2026 regular season. The wear and tear the team has endured over its back-to-back run is real.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 26

Dodgers Predicted to Miss Out on Top Japanese Free Agents This Offseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be active in free agency once again this winter, and another wave of Japanese talent is hitting the market, meaning many expect they will join the back-to-back World Series champions.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 25

Top Japanese Free Agent Doesn’t Want to Join Dodgers, Wants to Beat LA

The Los Angeles Dodgers have attracted some of baseball's biggest international stars from overseas over the last couple of seasons, bringing in talents Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki to join Shohei Ohtani in LA's core of Japanese superstars.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 24

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Compared to Cy Young Pitcher, Gets Insight From Him

Roki Sasaki's path to pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series was anything but linear. The rookie, who pitched professionally in Japan before joining the Dodgers, was underwhelming in the first eight appearances of his Major League Baseball career before he suffered a right shoulder injury in May.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / November 23

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki Featured In Upcoming Release Of Tokyo Series Documentary

Major League Baseball is celebrating the international growth of baseball and highlighting the 2025 MLB World Tour with the release of “Homecoming: The Tokyo Series,” a new documentary covering games played between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs in Japan.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 19

Why Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki’s rookie year was better than you think

Just a few weeks ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured their second straight World Series title by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in an all-time classic seven-game battle.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / November 19

Dave Roberts Shares Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki Plans for 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that the team intends to use Roki Sasaki as a starting pitcher next season. Sasaki, who turned 24 on November 3, signed with the Dodgers last January after pitching for the Chiba Lotte Marines from 2021–24.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / November 16

Roki Sasaki will be part of Dodgers’ rotation plans in 2026

Roki Sasaki was expected to be a fixture of the Dodgers’ rotation for the 2025 season. After eight starts, Sasaki would miss four months of time, and instead of returning to the rotation, he was tasked with appearing out of the bullpen to end the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / November 13

Roki Sasaki Returning To Dodgers Rotation For 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers worked to temper expectations after signing Roki Sasaki during the offseason, but their efforts were ill-fated. Sasaki faced lofty projections, including some that predicted he would become the Dodgers’ latest National League Rookie of the Year winner.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 6

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 9

Roki Sasaki becomes the glue for the Dodgers pitching staff in triumph over Phillies

Sasaki had already been a hero this postseason, bringing stability to the closer’s role. But this time, he really outdid himself.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / October 8

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8

Dodgers make bold decision on closer role for rest of postseason

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / October 8

Roki Sasaki Is Embracing His New Role With the Dodgers

As Roki Sasaki walked off the mound on May 9, it appeared his season may have been over. He had just given up five runs over 4.0 IP, failing to record a strikeout while allowing two home runs in the process.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7

Dodgers make notable announcement about Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki is very much on the come-up right now. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke with reporters on Tuesday and revealed that the right-hander Sasaki will be the team’s primary option at closer moving forward, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.