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Sasaki, Crews and Domínguez are among baseball's most intriguing rookies for the 2025 season

Baseball's next big star could be part of this year's rookie class in the major leagues

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Dodgers sportscaster identifies major hurdles Roki Sasaki must overcome in debut MLB season Los Angeles Dodgers sportscaster Tim Neverett recently shared his thoughts on what Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki needs to improve follow...

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"Roki Sasaki looks like a glass ace" - NPB legend throws scathing criticism at newly-acquired Dodgers starter NPB legend Tatsuro Hirooka criticized the newly-minted Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki.

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Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience

Tuesday's first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan, according to Major League Baseball, making it the m...

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Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience

Tuesday’s first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan according to Major League Baseball, making it the most-watched MLB game in the country’s his...

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thanks to Ohtani, MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season

There was the crack of Shohei Ohtani’s bat, the roars from the Tokyo Dome crowd and the beeps from the credit card machines at the massive merchandise center selling boatloads of L...

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Tommy Edman's wife Kristen reacts to Dodgers star's first homer of the season vs. Cubs in Tokyo Series Game 2 While the Los Angeles Dodgers' Japanese trio of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki were the center of attraction in the Tokyo...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tokyo Series: Roki Sasaki's electric and erratic in highly-anticipated MLB debut

Behind "superhero" Shohei Ohtani, a gem from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and flashes of stardom from Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers' Japanese-born standout...

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Roki Sasaki Reveals Honest Take on MLB Debut in Dodgers-Cubs Roki Sasaki shares candid thoughts on his MLB debut during the Los Angeles Dodgers-Chicago Cubs game.

5 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Roki Sasaki makes feelings known on Dodgers debut in Tokyo Series showdown vs Cubs Roki Sasaki was one of the hottest names on the open market this past offseason despite never playing a single MLB game.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Shohei Ohtani hails Roki Sasaki after Japanese duo lead Dodgers to win over Cubs in Tokyo Series Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki were the stars of the day for the LA Dodgers on Wednesday. Ohtani blasted a home run and Sasaki made the start...

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

No-decision in MLB debut Sasaki didn't factor in the decision Wednesday against the Cubs in Tokyo after giving up one run on one hit and five walks over three innings. He struck out three.

Impact The 23-year-old appeared to be battling some nerves as he threw just 25 of his 56 pitches for strikes, but he buckled down after issuing a bases-loaded walk during the third inning with two straight strikeouts to end the frame. The control issues aside, it was a good debut for Sasaki, who was able to limit the damage to a single run despite the significant traffic. The right-hander will now have some time before the Dodgers start their domestic schedule against the Tigers next Thursday. Sasaki will likely continue to have some pitch restrictions as he builds up his workload over his next few starts.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Roki Sasaki's MLB debut is tantalizing, and shaky, as Dodgers complete Tokyo Series sweep Roki Sasaki flashed an elite mix of pitches, but also walked five batters, as the Dodgers complete two-game sweep of the Cubs in the season-...

5 DAYS AGO • LATIMES.COM

Ohtani hits solo HR in return to Japan, leading Dodgers' powerful offense to 6-3 win over the Cubs

Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league debut and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6...

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Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Quickly Joins Exclusive Club in Wednesday's MLB Debut Welcome to the big leagues, Roki Sasaki.

5 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Roki Sasaki's Ridiculous Splitter, Triple-Digits Fastball Left MLB Fans in Awe Sasaki wasted no time impressing MLB fans.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki throws 3 powerful but erratic innings in pressure-packed MLB debut

Roki Sasaki’s Major League Baseball debut was equal parts electrifying and erratic, with the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander displaying a powerful arm but also a wild streak that...

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roki fans fellow countryman Suzuki in first inning of MLB debut TOKYO -- The time has come: Roki Sasaki's Major League debut against the Cubs at Tokyo Dome is underway. Sasaki signed with the Dodgers this...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Ohtani and the Dodgers keep the Cubs and their rich history in the shadows in Japan

Chicago Cubs fans take pride in being underdogs, a role that ended briefly when they won the World Series in 2016 to end a 107-year drought between championships

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Dodgers look to secure 2-game series win against the Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs square off on Wednesday in the second game of a two-game series

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Dylan Hernández: If Yoshinobu Yamamoto keeps this up, he absolutely can be 'in the Cy Young conversation' TOKYO - When Roki Sasaki signed with the Dodgers, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman r...

5 DAYS AGO • THESTATE.COM

Rival MLB Execs Still Upset About Roki Sasaki Choosing Dodgers When Roki Sasaki chose the Los Angeles Dodgers this past offseason, rival executives across Major League Baseball weren't happy, and they st...

5 DAYS AGO • OUTKICK.COM

Deadspin | RHP Roki Sasaki to make Dodgers debut vs. Cubs Deadspin | RHP Roki Sasaki to make Dodgers debut vs. Cubs

6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Max Muncy reveals Dodgers' bold message to Roki Sasaki ahead of his MLB debut in Tokyo Max Muncy and the Los Angeles Dodgers had a great first game in the Tokyo Dome. While they could not get to Shota Imanaga, they were able to...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

RHP Roki Sasaki to make Dodgers debut vs. Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki follows in the footsteps of his Japanese countrymen on Wednesday when he makes his MLB debut ag...

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