WASHINGTON –– It’s a pitch without a name. A breakthrough development nobody quite knows how to label. Since the start of spring training this year, Roki Sasaki has been working on a new third weapon to complement his fastball-splitter arsenal.

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't getting elite performances from young pitchers Roki Sasaki and Emmet Sheehan. Dave Roberts challenged them in one key aspect.

Roki Sasaki repeatedly averted disaster Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Dodgers, the rest of the team couldn’t do the same. In a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, Sasaki was not sharp, giving up five hits and five walks over a four-inning outing marred by continued command issues.

Before Roki Sasaki had thrown a pitch in the Major Leagues, those in the baseball world had already heard all about his splitter. Sasaki's signature offering had the potential to be one of the nastiest pitches in the Majors,

Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki pitched five innings on Saturday, April 25, against the Chicago Cubs in what continued to be an eventful outing.