Yamamoto and Sasaki: Dodgers' Dynamic Duo for Japan Series

Can the Los Angeles Dodgers maintain their championship momentum in the 2025 season? With a star-studded roster featuring Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers are gearing up for the Japan Series, showcasing their strategic pitching rotation led by Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki. Explore the Dodgers' approach to overcoming injuries to key players like Michael Kopech and Evan Phillips, and how this opens doors for talents such as Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin. The episode dives into the team's mentality, balancing past triumphs with the drive for future success, and the impact of new additions like Blake Snell and Tanner Scott. Discover how the Dodgers plan to secure home-field advantage and the role of fresh faces eager for their first World Series win. Tune in for an in-depth look at the Dodgers' path to success and the dynamic mix of experience and ambition driving their 2025 campaign. Be sure to subscribe to Locked On Dodgers wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube, and come back every weekday morning and spend your morning commute with two of the biggest Dodger fans you'll ever meet. Thanks for making Locked On Dodgers your first listen every day, and please tell your friends! For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Prepare for the Fall Classic with Sully, who has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. 0:00 Dodgers' starters for Japan Series 5:10 Bullpen and rotation changes due to injuries 10:16 Impact of injuries on pitching staff depth 15:52 Spring training competition for roster spots 21:01 Players discuss mentality for 2025 season 26:39 Importance of home-field advantage in playoffs Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.