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Bryce Elder stifles Dodgers' bats as Braves take series with 7-2 win

Bryce Elder allowed one hit in 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Mauricio Dubón had a three-run double and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Dave Roberts' Latest Comments on Roki Sasaki Spell Good News for Dodgers Pitcher Dave Roberts is liking what he's seen from Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki as of late.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Not in line to start this weekend Sasaki is no longer lined up to make a start during this weekend's series versus Atlanta and is now on track to make his next turn through the rotation Monday versus the Giants at...

Impact Blake Snell's impending return from the 15-day injured list had been expected to put Sasaki at risk of being bumped from the Dodgers' six-man rotation, but the latter will end up keeping his spot at least temporarily after Los Angeles placed Tyler Glasnow (back) on the IL on Friday. However, with Snell set to be activated Saturday for his 2026 team debut and with Justin Wrobleski in line to start Sunday, Sasaki will end up being pushed back in the pitching schedule to Monday, when he'll be taking the hill on eight days' rest. Sasaki took a step forward in covering a season-high six innings in his last start May 2 against the Cardinals but has still been the clear weak link in the Los Angeles rotation with a 5.97 ERA and 1.67 WHIP over 28.2 frames on the campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Dave Roberts hints at potential demotion for Roki Sasaki, Justin Wrobleski, Emmet Sheehan | Sporting News The Dodgers are about to add to the rotation with Blake Snell coming back. Manager Dave Roberts admitted that one of the three starters coul...

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dodgers Blake Snell near return signals much-needed change for struggling Roki Sasaki | Sporting News The Dodgers are soon to getting Blake Snell back. With the move on the horizon, it is time for Roki Sasaki to have a role change. The change...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dodgers could take a cue on Roki Sasaki from Yankees' gutsy roster decision During a time when teams are trying to emulate what the Los Angeles Dodgers are doing, it is the Dodgers who may want to take a page out of...

5 DAYS AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

2026 MLB Odds: Bettors Backing Dodgers Despite Recent Woes

MLB bettors are still backing the Dodgers to win the World Series and the NL Pennant, despite the club's current skid.

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Odds: Bettors Backing Dodgers Despite Recent Woes

Dave Roberts gives early thoughts on Sheehan, Sasaki & Wrobleski battle Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn't yet reveal if Roki Sasaki, Emmet Sheehan or Justin Wrobleski will come out of the rotation.

MAY 3 • DODGERBLUE.COM

First quality start in loss Sasaki (1-3) took the loss Saturday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out four.

Impact It was a bit of a tough-luck loss for Sasaki, who gave the Dodgers one of his best showings of the season so far. The right-hander worked a season-high six innings, tossed a season-most 104 pitches and logged his first quality start of 2026. Sasaki still has a rocky 5.97 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 26:15 K:BB over 28.2 frames, so he'll remain hard to trust in fantasy lineups during his next scheduled appearances versus Atlanta.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sasaki's best start of '26 spoiled as Dodgers drop 4th straight ST. LOUIS -- On a night when Roki Sasaki put together arguably one of his best big league starts and the bullpen put up zeros behind him, th...

MAY 3 • MLB.COM

McGreevy, Cardinals notch sixth straight win 3-2 as Dodgers' slump continues

Jordan Walker homered and Michael McGreevy shut out the punchless Dodgers for six innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat Los Angeles 3-2 for their sixth straight win

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Walker leads Cardinals against the Dodgers after 4-hit game

The St. Louis Cardinals play the Los Angeles Dodgers after Jordan Walker's four-hit game on Friday

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Even Dodgers fans have to admit Roki Sasaki's playoff run was luckiest transformation ever Roki Sasaki's middling-to-bad performances make his Dodgers postseason success even stranger.

APRIL 28 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers still have a Roki Sasaki problem | Sporting News They've got to figure this out.

APRIL 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Roki Sasaki takes 'bigger step forward' after changes to splitter Roki Sasaki made changes to his splitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers were encouraged by the results of it.

APRIL 26 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Picks up first victory of season Sasaki (1-2) allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out five batters over five-plus innings to earn the win over the Cubs on Saturday.

Impact The outing was very much a mixed bag for Sasaki -- he impressed by throwing 20 of 23 first pitches for strikes and racking up 15 whiffs, but he also surrendered three home runs. A six-run explosion by Los Angeles in the fourth inning provided more than enough run support for Sasaki to pick up the win, but he managed to complete only five frames and was lifted after allowing the first two batters he faced in the sixth to reach base. The Dodgers have remained patient with the Japanese righty through some early-season struggles, and his 6.35 ERA is troubling. Still, Sasaki has shown small gains as the season has progressed -- of note, Saturday marked the first time this season that he's issued fewer than two walks in an outing -- and he seems to have a rotation spot locked down at least until Blake Snell (shoulder) return from the injured list.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sasaki shows off retooled splitter - with velo up nearly 6 mph LOS ANGELES -- Before Roki Sasaki had thrown a pitch in the Major Leagues, those in the baseball world had already heard all about his split...

APRIL 26 • MLB.COM

Dodgers score 6 runs in 4th to snap the Cubs' 10-game winning streak with 12-4 victory Roki Sasaki earned his second major league victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Cubs 12-4

APRIL 26 • ABCNEWS.COM

Dodgers Snap Cubs' 10-Game Winning Streak Behind Roki Sasaki's Outing

Roki Sasaki earned his second major league victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Cubs 12-4.

APRIL 26 • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers Snap Cubs' 10-Game Winning Streak Behind Roki Sasaki's Outing

Brandon Gomes' Roki Sasaki-Paul Skenes comment is aging like milk for Dodgers Roki Sasaki has yet to live up to expectations with the Los Angeles Dodgers, putting general manager Brandon Gomes in the spotlight.

APRIL 25 • DODGERSWAY.COM

MLB Roundtable: Dodgers and Cubs Are Off to Great Start, But What Are the Deficiencies?

FOX Sports' Rowan Kavner and Deesha Thosar analyze how the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs look out of the gate.

APRIL 25 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Roundtable: Dodgers and Cubs Are Off to Great Start, But What Are the Deficiencies?

Cubs try to extend win streak, take on the Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs will attempt to build upon a 10-game win streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Infamous LA journalist resurfaces with Roki Sasaki take Dodgers fans can actually agree with Veteran sportswriter Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times has annoyed Los Angeles Dodgers fans on more than one occasion. Whether he's jin...

APRIL 24 • DODGERSWAY.COM

How Dalton Rushing and the Supporting Cast Are Helping Keep the Dodger Machine Humming

A number of the Dodgers' supporting players are driving their hot start as they deal with early-season injuries and obstacles.

APRIL 22 • FOX SPORTS

How Dalton Rushing and the Supporting Cast Are Helping Keep the Dodger Machine Humming

Dodgers GM gives clarity to Roki Sasaki possibly filling in for Edwin Díaz Roki Sasaki is not expected to move back to the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen in the wake of Edwin Díaz undergoing right elbow surgery.

APRIL 21 • DODGERBLUE.COM

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