Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki appears poised to thrive in MLB
Tadahito Iguchi, who was Sasaki’s manager for the pitcher’s first three seasons in the Japan Pacific League from 2021-23, believes he will continue to improve.
Sun, Mar 23
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Dodgers’ Mookie Betts still battling illness, sits out Freeway Series opener
Down from 175 to 157 pounds, the shortstop was a late scratch from the lineup ahead of Sunday’s 7-1 exhibition victory over the Angels.
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Dodgers name Blake Snell as starter for home opener
Snell will start Thursday against Detroit.
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Fri, Mar 21
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Former Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias suspended through All-Star break
The free agent, who hasn’t played in the big leagues since 2023, is suspended for violating MLB’s joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.
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Thu, Mar 20
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Dodgers had ‘amazing’ time in Japan, but they’re ready to come home
MLB’s global ambassadors enjoyed the unique experience, but they’re eager to sleep in their own beds and get their lineup healthy for next week’s home opener.
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Wed, Mar 19
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Young fan nabs Shohei Ohtani’s home run ball, calls it a ‘family treasure’
Sota Fujimori, 10, watched Ohtani’s home run against the Cubs fall off the hands of another fan and back onto the field at the Tokyo Dome, but Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong tossed the ball back into the stands.
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Roki Sasaki wild in MLB debut in Tokyo, but Dodgers back him with three HRs
Sasaki struggled with his command and walked five in three innings.
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Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman misses first two games but expected back for Freeway Series
Freeman's rib injury is not as severe as the one he played through last fall, but the Dodgers opted to keep him out of the lineup as a precaution again Wednesday.
Tue, Mar 18
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Dodgers fans flock to Cosm for a one-of-a-kind season opener
Hundreds descend on Inglewood in the middle of the night to share in the feeling of being at a Dodgers victory that takes place more than 5,000 miles away.
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