Dodgers Notes: Despite recent usage, Roberts won’t call Sasaki the ‘closer”

I just don’t want to be pigeon-holed into the ninth because with the way this (Phillies) lineup is constructed,’ the Dodgers ...

Dodgers' Dave Roberts Continues to Downplay Roki Sasaki as LA's Closer

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts insisted reliever Roki Sasaki has still not taken the closer spot despite his ...

Roki Sasaki appears to be new Dodgers closer, but Dave Roberts won’t tell you that

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is being a bit evasive about the role Roki Sasaki is currently playing for the team.

Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki earns the save against the Phillies in Game 1 and emerges as another weapon

Los Angeles used two bullpen arms before turning to the 23-year-old rookie in the ninth inning. He fired 101-mph fastballs ...
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Could Roki Sasaki be the Dodgers’ new postseason closer?

The 23-year-old Japanese phenom handled the ninth with poise, surrendering one hit and striking out one to record the first save of his MLB career. His performance has sparked a new question: could ...
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It's a small sample, but a 'wow' sample for Sasaki in relief

The Dodgers have a weapon in the bullpen that seemed unlikely even a week ago. Roki Sasaki, sidelined since May with a right ...

Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki takes down Phillies with 1st career save

Roki Sasaki grabbed hold of his first MLB save as the Dodgers rallied to beat the Phillies 5-3 in Game 1 of the NLDS.