Roki Sasaki's MLB Debut: Can He Live Up to the Hype in Tokyo? 

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The 2025 MLB season is off to an electrifying start, especially with the Dodgers making headlines in Tokyo. Roki Sasaki, the top prospect in baseball, is set to make his highly anticipated Major League debut. This brings up some intriguing questions for all of us baseball fans.

First off, what are your expectations for Sasaki in his debut? Given his impressive spring training stats, including a fastball that can reach nearly 100 MPH and an 80-grade splitter, do you think he can live up to the hype? Or will the pressure of performing in front of a home crowd in Japan be too much for him?

Moreover, with Freddie Freeman sidelined due to rib discomfort, how do you think the Dodgers will cope without one of their star players? Will this be an opportunity for other players to step up, or do you think it will hinder their performance against a solid Cubs lineup?

Speaking of the Cubs, Justin Steele has been quietly effective over the past two seasons. How do you see him matching up against the Dodgers' lineup, especially with the absence of Freeman? Can he exploit any weaknesses, or will the Dodgers' depth prove too much for him?

Let’s also talk about the broader implications of this series. The Dodgers are known for their depth and talent, but with Kershaw now on the 60-day IL, how do you think this will affect their pitching rotation moving forward? Are we witnessing the beginning of a new era for the Dodgers, or can they still contend for the title despite these setbacks?

Lastly, what are your bold predictions for the rest of the season? Will Sasaki become a key player for the Dodgers, or will he struggle to find his footing? How do you see the Dodgers' chances in the postseason shaping up with their current roster dynamics?

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