How did Roki Sasaki look during his Dodgers debut against Cubs?
TOKYO — It lasted just three innings. It included a grand total of 56 pitches. It ended barely an hour after it first began.But was it ever…
Why Roki Sasaki’s bond with Rikuzentakata endures after 2011 tsunami
RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan — Other than the concrete skeletal remains of a three-story office supply store, there was nothing on the expansive field.Just acres and acres of dried…
Roki Sasaki’s first official Dodgers outing is a rousing success
PHOENIX — It all came as advertised.The 99-mph heat. The late-diving, hard-biting splitter. The overwhelming, if still raw, stuff that many expect will make him a future…
How Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki are acclimating with the Dodgers
PHOENIX — As free-agent acquisitions go, Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki generated similar hype upon joining the Dodgers this offseason.Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, was…
Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki announces marriage; Bobby Miller feeling better
PHOENIX — The announcement came out of nowhere, so much so that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t even know about it before his daily address with reporters…
Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki pleased with first live session of spring
PHOENIX — Everywhere Roki Sasaki looked Wednesday afternoon, curious eyes stared back at him.Facing hitters for the first time in Dodgers camp this spring, and still just…
What is ceiling for rookie Roki Sasaki? ‘Inside, I’m really nervous’
PHOENIX — Which Los Angeles newcomer will have a better season, Roki Sasaki or Luka Doncic?“Being biased,” Dave Roberts said with a hearty laugh, “I hope it’s…
Five takeaways from Roki Sasaki’s introductory press conference
When Sasaki held his initial round of in-person meetings with teams last month, the pitcher tasked each with a “homework assignment,” as his agent Joel…
Dodgers welcome Roki Sasaki, plan ‘to hit the ground running’
Dodger Stadium remains under construction, in the midst of significant offseason renovations for the defending World Series champions.But hundreds of reporters flocked to Chavez Ravine…
Roki Sasaki meets LeBron James, learns L.A. fingers sign from Rui Hachimura
Roki Sasaki was shown Tuesday night on the Crypto.com Arena video screen during the first half of the Lakers’ game against the Washington Wizards.The crowd…
Before Roki Sasaki’s posting, MLB conducted protocol investigation
In the wake of Roki Sasaki’s announcement Friday that he was signing with the Dodgers, it didn’t take long for grumbles about his free agency…
Roki Sasaki is on the Dodgers. Here’s why that’s great for MLB
This is not a sad day for baseball. This is a great day for baseball.Roki Sasaki, arguably the best young pitcher in the world, is…
Letters to Sports: Dodgers keep getting richer with Roki Sasaki deal
With the Roki $asaki $igning, the Dodgers are edging into Evil Empire territory. Yes, ability and willingness to spend big money are no guarantee of…
Dodgers’ in-person push to sign Roki Sasaki didn’t involve Ohtani
Neither Shohei Ohtani nor Yoshinobu Yamamoto were part of the Dodgers’ initial in-person pitch to Japanese pitching star Roki Sasaki, a meeting that took place…
How will Dodgers reward Dave Roberts? Will they land Roki Sasaki?
Roki Sasaki will wait until the 2025 international signing period opens on Jan. 15, when clubs will have money bonus pool money available to sign…
Bryan Cranston tries to get Dave Roberts to reveal Roki Sasaki info
Bryan Cranston is such a huge Dodgers fan that he got goosebumps in a Los Angeles studio six years ago while narrating an MLB Network…
Are the Dodgers what pitcher Roki Sasaki wants in an MLB team?
Roki Sasaki already knows if he wants to pitch for the Dodgers. This is purely speculation on my part, but based on what his agent…
Roki Sasaki’s agent sheds light on his client, pursuit of MLB home
DALLAS — Roki Sasaki’s agent, Joel Wolfe, talked at length Tuesday about the 23-year-old pitcher’s posting process as he comes over from Japan this offseason. The…
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki heading to MLB, will be top Dodgers target
On the first day of October, two Dodgers executives were on the other side of the world.Shortly after the end of the regular season, president…
Erica Tremblay on ‘Fancy Dance’ and sharing Cayuga language
For filmmaker Erica Tremblay, “Fancy Dance” has already achieved the highest of honors. After screening the film for an audience of Cayuga-language speakers in Toronto…