Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki delivers in the first inning of a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. (Laurence Kesterson / Associated Press) Long before his arrival this ...

Roki Sasaki, the highly anticipated minor league player, is facing control issues, impacting the Dodgers' performance. Manager Dave Roberts remains supportive despite Sasaki's struggles in his ...

PHILADELPHIA — The Dodgers, as manager Dave Roberts had said repeatedly when asked about Roki Sasaki over the season’s first few weeks, knew what they signed up for. Long before his arrival ...

And it was nowhere near a flawless introduction to Major League Baseball. But did Shotgun Roki ever put on one heck of a show. This week wasn’t about the defending World Series champions ...

PHILADELPHIA — A week ago, Roki Sasaki sought an escape from the bottom. The 23-year-old could not locate his fastball, or locate anything, and departed after just five outs, disappearing down ...

Roki Sasaki had a rough start against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. It took him 61 pitches in 1.2 innings to give up two earned runs, three hits and four walks. Not great. But Los Angeles ...

PHILADELPHIA — Because he made himself available to Major League Baseball execs while under the age of 25, Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki was going to be a relative bargain. Sasaki, who made his ...

Sasaki did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-1 win against the Phillies, allowing one run on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts over four innings. Sasaki worked into the ...

PHILADELPHIA — During Roki Sasaki’s first two starts, the Dodgers had to use their imagination to visualize the pitcher they believe he can be. On a chilly Saturday in Philadelphia ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a great start this season, but it’s been a rough day for Roki Sasaki. The Japanese star was among the most awaited pitchers to debut in the big leagues.

Roki Sasaki’s MLB debut at Dodger Stadium did not go well. The Japanese star suffered against the Detroit Tigers after 61 pitches in only 1.2 innings. Sasaki, who has a strong success record ...