Yamamoto, Sasaki Are the Likely Starting Pitchers

Dodgers teammate has 3 telling words to describe Roki Sasaki's debut at camp
The Los Angeles Dodgers already had a bunch of those players last year. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman are the names that stand out. As unfair as it is, they may have added one more entering the 2025 season.
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki: Set to pitch in Tokyo series
The Dodgers will be taking a cautious approach to Sasaki's workload this season, but they also recognize the importance of giving him a start in his native country. Fellow Japanese hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto is also expected to pitch in the series, as is the Cubs' Shota Imanaga.
Yamamoto, Sasaki Are the Likely Starting Pitchers When the Dodgers Play in Tokyo Next Month
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they face the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo next month, according to manager Dave Roberts
Roki Sasaki Will Have Zero Restrictions in First Season With Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly placing no restrictions on phenom Roki Sasaki as pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Yamamoto, Sasaki likely to start for Dodgers in Tokyo vs. Cubs
Japanese stars Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are likely to be the Dodgers starting pitchers when Los Angeles opens it's season against the Cubs next month in Tokyo.
Roberts: Expect Yamamoto, Sasaki to start in Tokyo Series
Japanese starters Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are both expected to pitch for the Dodgers on their home soil when the team opens the 2025 season in Tokyo next month.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki Likely Pitching In Tokyo Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning the regular season with an international series for the second consecutive year, but 2025 brings about heightened excitement with that taking place in Japan.
Roberts: Yamamoto, Sasaki expected to pitch in Tokyo
Two Japanese pitchers slated for LA in their two games in Japan against the Cubs on March 18-19, Roberts said on MLB Network on Wednesday.
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In the second row was a tall 8-year-old, Roki Sasaki. He was one of the youngest boys in the Little League program, tagging along with his older brother, Ryuki, the team’s shortstop. The coach ...
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Baseball: Dodger Roki Sasaki in focus as Japan trio prep for preseason
New Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki was seen alongside his star Japanese teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Ya ...
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Roki Sasaki’s finalists emerge after Yankees, Mets told they’re out of race
Roki Sasaki is narrowing down his choices — and it’s bad news for both local teams. The Yankees and Mets were each told the 23-year-old Japanese right-hander won’t be signing with them ...
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Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki says he's signing with the Dodgers
Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers on a minor-league deal. Sasaki announced the decision himself in an Instagram post on Friday. Sasaki will receive a ...