Dave Roberts' pitching plan for opening series might turn all of Japan Dodger blue
The Los Angeles Dodgers have cleaned up with Japanese stars in recent years, landing everyone from Shohei Ohtani to Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Roki Sasaki, and they show no signs of slowing down any time soon.
Dodgers plan to start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki in Tokyo
The Japanese stars are expected to pitch against the Cubs on March 18-19, with Chicago manager Craig Counsell planning to start Shota Imanaga one of the games
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.
Dave Roberts Declares Dodgers' Opening Day Starter vs. Cubs in Tokyo
Dave Roberts indicated both Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki would take the mound during the Dodgers' season-opening series in Tokyo.
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.
Dave Roberts: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki expected to pitch for Dodgers in Tokyo
The Dodgers will likely start Japanese pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in their two games against the Cubs in Tokyo on March 18-19, manager Dave Roberts said on MLB Network on Wednesday morning.
Dave Roberts drops bombshell on Dodgers’ expected Tokyo starters
The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated their way to a World Series title in 2024 thanks to their incredible depth and star power.
Dodgers Name Japanese-Born Pitcher Opening Day Starter to Face Cubs in Tokyo
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has plenty of options to choose from when determining who will start in Tokyo when they play the Cubs, including two Japan natives.
Dodgers' Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki makes his first impression at spring training
Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old Japanese pitching sensation, had his first official bullpen session with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
Japanese stars Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Imanaga expected to start in historic MLB Opening Day series
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts added that Japanese rookie Roki Sasaki could start the second of the two-game set.
Maverick Dave Roberts keeps the pressure on the Dodgers and sends a message to Shohei Ohtani and his teammates
The 2024 season was very special for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as after securing a multi-million dollar deal with Japanese ...