Roki Sasaki: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

An Early Look Into the 2025 Rookie of the Year Odds

Perhaps no award is more difficult to speculate on than the Rookie of the Year Award. For most player awards, fans can use prior success and evaluations of performance against major league talent to make predictions as to who may win.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 27

Roki Sasaki Gaining Confidence With Each Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped their three-game losing streak with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, led in part by another serviceable outing from Roki Sasaki.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 27

Dodgers snap three-game losing streak

Dodgers used a four-run eighth inning to even the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates by a final score of 8-4. The Dodgers put an end to their losing ways this week with an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, snapping a three game losing streak.

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MLB News / Dodger Blue / April 27

Recap: Teoscar Hernández Leads Dodgers To Win Over Pirates

The Los Angeles Dodgers had an uptick in offensive production and timely hitting to snap their three-game losing streak with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26

Pirates’ Oneil Cruz makes history after monster HR off Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki

Oneil Cruz continued his electric start to the 2025 season in jaw-dropping fashion Friday night, launching a leadoff home run against Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki at Dodger Stadium.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 26

Dodgers vs. Pirates game II chat

The Dodgers look to snap a three game losing streak as they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Saturday. Roki Sasaki, still in search of his first career victory, will make his sixth start of the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Just Baseball / April 27

What Can We Draw From Roki Sasaki’s First Five Starts for the Dodgers?

When the Los Angeles Dodgers won the sweepstakes for Roki Sasaki this offseason, they landed the prized international arm of the offseason and a generational young talent.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 25

Dodgers on Deck: Saturday vs. Pirates

The middle game of Dodgers vs. Pirates on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is a chance for Roki Sasaki to build on the progress over his previous two starts.

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 19

Roki Sasaki battles through uneven Dodgers debut

His major league debut, set in his home country, was eagerly anticipated.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 17

Dodgers add Japanese ace to 40-man roster prior to Tokyo Series

The Dodgers have finalized their roster in advance of their Opening Day tilt with the Cubs. Los Angeles officially added Roki Sasaki to their 40-man roster.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / March 11