Nonetheless, similar feelings resurfaced this January as the Dodgers awaited the decision of Rōki Sasaki, the latest pitching phenom out of Japan. Because Sasaki was posted by his club before ...

Roki Sasaki, one of the most hyped MLB prospects in recent memory, made his spring training debut on Tuesday for the Los Angeles Dodgers. His velocity was as advertised. In three scoreless innings ...

Next up was 23-year-old Japanese sensation Rōki Sasaki. He was supposed to throw just two innings, but wound up going three, throwing 30 pitches four Chicago White Sox minor-league players.

Sasaki could pitch in the team's second game of the regular season against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo on March 19. RELATED: Who is Rōki Sasaki? What to know about the Japanese pitching sensation ...

According to @PitchingNinja, Sasaki generated swings-and-misses on 87 % of the splitters that were swung at. All 7 Swings & Misses on Rōki Sasaki's Splitter from last night. 87% Whiff Rate.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rōki Sasaki is settling into his new life in the United States. The 23-year-old phenom from Japan signed with the Dodgers in the offseason and is set to make ...

Not only was Chase Petty about to face the defending World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, but it was also Rōki Sasaki's spring training ... Petty told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Next up was 23-year-old Japanese sensation Rōki Sasaki. He was supposed to throw just two innings, but wound up going three, throwing 30 ...

Even before Roki Sasaki made his introduction to an American audience during the 2023 World Baseball Classic, the phenom from Japan was regarded by many as the world's best pitcher. On Tuesday ...