Then there’s Gonsolin, a former All-Star who has done nothing but be effective on a per-inning basis (3.19 ERA) in his career, save for the eight-week stretch in 2023 where he knowingly pitched with a damaged ulnar collateral ligament.
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
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who rallied from a midseason injury to become the Dodgers' most reliable postseason starter.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts added that Japanese rookie Roki Sasaki could start the second of the two-game set.
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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
Yoshinobu Yamamoto let loose a few fastballs and some nasty breaking balls during a bullpen session while manager Dave Roberts and pitching coach Mark Prior stood a few
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto stands on the mound during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Phoenix.
Japanese pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are expected to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in season openers at Tokyo next month, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday.