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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Roki Sasaki's playoff dominance shows why he's the Dodgers' future staff ace

Roki Sasaki became the Dodgers' dominant postseason reliever by restoring lower-body explosiveness and rediscovering a 98.5 mph average fastball with several pitches over 100 mph.
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fromDodgers Nation
1 week ago

Dodgers Notes: Will Smith Status Up in the Air, Roki Sasaki Makes History, Miguel Rojas Injury Update

Will Smith's Game 3 status remains uncertain; Roki Sasaki excels as a bullpen weapon; Miguel Rojas has a hamstring tweak but is expected to be okay.
fromDodgers Nation
1 week ago
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Dodgers Notes: Will Smith Status Up in the Air, Roki Sasaki Makes History, Miguel Rojas Injury Update

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fromDodgers Nation
1 week ago

Dodgers Notes: NLCS Roster Prediction, Roki Sasaki Makes History, Kyle Tucker Linked to LA and SF

The Dodgers will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS while Roki Sasaki and potential signing Kyle Tucker influence postseason roster planning.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

How Roki Sasaki's transformation from injured starter to closer saved the Dodgers' season

Roki Sasaki agreed to a temporary bullpen role for the Dodgers' postseason while retaining the organization’s plan for him to be a long-term starting pitcher.
fromDodgers Nation
1 week ago
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Dodgers Notes: NLCS Roster Prediction, Roki Sasaki Makes History, Kyle Tucker Linked to LA and SF

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fromDodgers Nation
4 days ago

Dodgers Notes: Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Historic Performance, LA Dominating NLCS, Roki Sasaki Velocity Problem

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a complete game as the Dodgers beat the Brewers 5-1 to take a 2-0 NLCS lead.
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fromDodgers Nation
5 days ago

Dodgers Trying to Figure Out Why Roki Sasaki's Velocity Dropped in NLCS Game 1

Roki Sasaki's fastball velocity dropped 1.5 mph in NLCS Game 1, prompting the Dodgers to investigate and making his use in Game 2 unlikely.
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fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Who is this year's Mr. October? Tracking the playoff leaders so far

Roki Sasaki. For now, anyway. At least that's the answer through the rubric of Win Probability Added (WPA, a metric that's been around for a while now and has a lot of utility in putting numbers to the narratives that emerge as the October bracket plays out. How the Dodgers fixed Roki Sasaki After a disastrous MLB debut, L.A.'s new ninth-inning man has unleashed jaw-dropping stuff in October.Jeff Passan "
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fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago
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Inside how the Dodgers fixed Roki Sasaki -- and possibly saved their World Series repeat hopes

fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago
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Inside how the Dodgers fixed Roki Sasaki -- and possibly saved their World Series repeat hopes

fromDodgers Nation
1 week ago

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki First Player in MLB History to Accomplish Incredible Feat

Sasaki became the first pitcher to throw a perfect eighth, ninth and 10th inning during a series clinching victory. the 23-year-old dominated a stacked Phillies lineup, coming into the game to face MVP candidate Kyle Schwarber, former MVP Bryce Harper and All-Star Alec Bohm. He dispatched all three, and went on to retire the next six batters in a row as well.
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fromDodgers Nation
1 week ago

Blake Treinen Calls Roki Sasaki a 'Godsend' for Dodgers

Blake Treinen praised Roki Sasaki's dominant return from injury; Sasaki has been scoreless in four appearances with revived velocity and seven strikeouts.
fromDodger Blue
2 weeks ago

Dodgers NLDS: Shohei Ohtani & Roki Sasaki Combined To Make MLB Postseason History In Game 1

Shohei Ohtani experienced a new first with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday as he took the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. It was Ohtani's first postseason start as a pitcher, and he managed to throw six quality innings in the Dodgers' 5-3 comeback win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Ohtani allowed three runs and three hits with nine strikeouts against one walk on 89 pitches.
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fromDodgers Nation
2 weeks ago

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Admits There Was a Chance He Didn't Return This Season

Even though he disappointed relative to preseason expectations, there was a general thought that the 23-year-old could sit out the remainder of the year while rebooting ahead of 2026. Based on what's been showcased over the last two weeks, the decision to bring Sasaki back has been a wise one. The rookie closed out Game 1 of the NLDS in front of a raucous crowd at Citizens Bank Park.
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fromDodgers Nation
2 weeks ago

Dodgers Notes: NLDS Starting Rotation Revealed, Clayton Kershaw Roster Status, Roki Sasaki Praise

Shohei Ohtani will start Game 1 for the Dodgers in the NLDS after five no-hit innings against the Phillies earlier this month.
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fromDodgers Nation
2 weeks ago

Dodgers Notes: Tommy Edman Injury Update, NLDS Roster Prediction, Roki Sasaki New Closer?

Tommy Edman missed Game 2; Roki Sasaki is being considered as a postseason closer amid bullpen concerns, and Clayton Kershaw's roster status remains uncertain.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: Is Roki Sasaki the Dodgers' closer now? 'That's what we need right there'

Roki Sasaki delivered a perfect ninth with seven fastballs (six over 100 mph), earning immediate closer status and securing the Dodgers' wild-card series sweep.
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fromDodger Blue
3 weeks ago

Dodgers Roster: Roki Sasaki Activated, Kirby Yates Placed On Injured List

It marks a third time Yates has been on the injured list this season and seemingly puts his availability for the playoffs in jeopardy. At minimum, he is guaranteed to miss when the Dodgers likely start the postseason in the Wild Card Series. Yates previously missed time from the middle of May into the first week of June because of a right hamstring strain.
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fromDodger Blue
3 weeks ago

Roki Sasaki Earned 'Opportunity' To Potentially Help Dodgers Bullpen In Playoffs

Sasaki endured inconsistent fastball velocity and results through eight starts before going on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement. His recovery included a setback and at one point Sasaki pitching again in 2025 appeared to be in question. He eventually began to make steady progress and began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Aug. 14.
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fromDodger Blue
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Dodgers News: Roki Sasaki Strikes Out 8 In Potentially Final Rehab Start For Triple-A Oklahoma City

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fromDodger Blue
1 month ago

Dodgers News: Roki Sasaki Dealing With Some Struggles On Rehab Assignment

Roki Sasaki is progressing through a Triple-A rehab with high velocity but inconsistent results and very few swing-and-miss outcomes.
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fromDodger Blue
2 months ago

Dodgers News: Roki Sasaki Struggles During 1st Rehab Start In Triple-A

Roki Sasaki's rehab assignment showed mixed results, allowing three runs in two innings during his first outing for Triple-A Oklahoma City.
fromDodger Blue
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Dodgers News: Roki Sasaki Strikes Out 8 In Potentially Final Rehab Start For Triple-A Oklahoma City

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fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Dealing With Calf Issue, Heading Back on Rehab Assignment

Roki Sasaki faces a calf issue during a Triple‑A rehab outing and will make another OKC start before the Dodgers decide his MLB roster role.
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fromDodger Blue
1 month ago

Dodgers View 2025 Season As 'Learning Year' For Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki is rebuilding consistency and command during Triple-A rehab while adjusting to MLB-level focus and recovering from a right shoulder impingement.
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fromDodger Blue
1 month ago

Dodgers Updates: Kike Hernandez Begins Rehab Assignment & Roki Sasaki Pitches Into 4th Inning

Roki Sasaki posted mixed results in Triple-A rehab starts and remains a potential September call-up as a starter or bullpen option.
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