Sasaki also got to talk to fellow Japanese star Rui Hachimura, who showed him how to throw up the L.A. sign. Future Hall of Famer LeBron James also went out of his way to introduce himself to the ...

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rōki Sasaki is settling into his new life in the United States. The 23-year-old phenom from Japan signed with the Dodgers in the offseason and is set to make ...

Nonetheless, similar feelings resurfaced this January as the Dodgers awaited the decision of Rōki Sasaki, the latest pitching phenom out of Japan. Because Sasaki was posted by his club before the ...

Next up was 23-year-old Japanese sensation Rōki Sasaki. He was supposed to throw just two innings, but wound up going three, throwing 30 pitches four Chicago White Sox minor-league players.

Lakers relieved as Rui Hachimura returns following minor setback Lakers staff and fans were relieved after Rui Hachimura quickly returned to Saturday's contest following his back injury.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When the Lakers arrived in Memphis ahead of Wednesday night’s 136-124 victory over the Grizzlies, Rui Hachimura said he started having flashbacks to last spring. It was nearly ...

However, 6-foot-8 Washington Wizards star Rui Hachimura made sure it was carried higher than all the rest. Born in the northern Japanese city of Toyama, Hachimura was first introduced to American ...

Los Angeles Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura left the Nuggets game in the fourth quarter with an apparent injury. Hachimura left the floor in pain and went straight to the bench.

MIAMI--If Rōki Sasaki knows the perfect time for him to switch to the major leagues, he’s good at keeping a secret. The 21-year-old right-hander pitches in a U.S. ballpark for the first time ...

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura dribbles the ball on Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie at Crypto.com Arena. (Imagn) Less than a month ago, Rui Hachimura and Max Christie were teammates.

Roki Sasaki, one of the most hyped MLB prospects in recent memory, made his spring training debut on Tuesday for the Los Angeles Dodgers. His velocity was as advertised. In three scoreless innings ...