The writing appeared to be on the wall when it came to Roki Sasaki's season in early September. Sasaki had just completed his fourth rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City, allowing four runs in five innings.

Sasaki's role is a bit different, though. He has taken over as the full-time closer. If the Dodgers get to a save situation, it'll almost certainly be Sasaki coming in to close it out. The Dodgers' bullpen simply wasn't good this year. They needed a better answer at the end of games.

Sasaki’s walkout music has taken on a life of its own, in part because of the only-in-L.A. culture clash that has a sensational Japanese pitcher embracing a Latin club hit as he dominates the postseason.

Trey Yesavage and Roki Sasaki are barely babes in the woods when it comes to Major League Baseball experience. Which only makes their postseason success more impressive. Both in the minors last

Roki Sasaki spent most of the season searching for his missing velocity. He rediscovered all 100 mph at just the right time.

The Dodgers turned to Roki Sasaki late against the Phillies to help extend a defensive-oriented game. He ultimately drew praise.

The Los Angeles Dodgers held on by the skin on their teeth in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers. This NLCS was expected to be tight, as the Dodgers are the r

From highly-touted arrival to Roki sensation, the Dodgers are just now receiving top results from their newest Japanese star.

Roki Sasaki has been a godsend for the Dodgers this postseason, coming through in relief game after game. Through four appearances, Sasaki has pitched 5.1 innin

Not even MVP candidate Shohei Ohtani has hit this notable mark, now owned by Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki after beating the Phillies.

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