Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki heads to MLB

Former MLB Reliever, Seattle Native Says That Japanese Star Roki Sasaki is Fit For Mariners
We haven't heard much connection between the Seattle Mariners and Roki Sasaki's free agent market this offseason, but former major league reliever Trevor May th
Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki heads to the MLB
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) team Chiba Lotte Marines confirmed on Sunday that phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki will be posted to the MLB soon. About Sasaki: Observers previously speculated that Sasaki may join Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the Los Angeles Dodgers roster.
Yu Darvish Not Pleased With Japanese Stars Choosing Dodgers Over Padres, Wants to Change That With Roki Sasaki
San Diego Padres ace Yu Darvish has reportedly been disappointed with several baseball stars from Japan following Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers rathe
Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes Will Be A Highlight Of MLB Offseason
Unlike other high profile Japanese players, Sasaki will take less money by signing a minor league contract at age 23, betting on himself in hopes of a huge payday later.
Roki Sasaki, coveted Japanese ace, will be made available to MLB teams: Will Dodgers strike again?
Sasaki, 23, is the No. 3 ranked player on The Athletic's top 40 MLB free agent big board, behind only Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes.
Ex-MLB GM: Why Mets have an edge in Roki Sasaki sweepstakes
The Mets were early adopters of NPB starting pitchers. Masato Yoshii was a rotation regular for the 1998 and 1999 Mets. At that point, only Hideo Nomo, Hideki Irabu and (briefly) Shigetoshi Hasegawa had started an MLB game in 35 years.
Roki Sasaki will likely make a big impact for some MLB team, but at a small initial price
Over the weekend, an announcement that Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki will be posted by his current team, the Chiba Lotte Marines to come to the MLB in 2025, put a top pitcher out there that some team will get at a real bargain price.
Who is Roki Sasaki and What Will His Challenges Be in MLB?
The word “phenom” has been thrown out plenty with 23-year-old right-hander Roki Sasaki and understandably so. After breaking Shohei Ohtani’s Japanese high school fastball velocity record by touching 101 mph with his heater,
MLB Rumors: Juan Soto Mets edge, Astros fire sale, Roki Sasaki consequences
As it usually does, the MLB offseason has gotten off to a bit of a slow start. The Los Angeles Angels are virtually the only team active right now, and MLB fans ...
MLB rumors: The 'simple' reason Dodgers aren't actually Roki Sasaki favorite
The Los Angeles Dodgers may not actually be the favorites to sign 23-year-old Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki in free agency.
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this offseason
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE - Roki Sasaki, of Japan pitches, during their Pool B game ...
MLB Rumors: Braves-Roki Sasaki link, Dodgers building dream rotation, Crochet asking price
Another team has entered the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, while the Dodgers look to assemble another superteam and the White Sox ...
Rosenthal: When Roki Sasaki signs, other international amateurs will suffer. They shouldn’t
Because of pool limits, a group of international teenagers stands to lose deals in the hundreds of thousands, or more, when ...
Padres Notes: Huge Roki Sasaki Update, Cy Young Winner to San Diego?
Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden said that the San Diego Padres are one of four teams that are more likely to sign ...
MLB Rumors: Dodgers Eye Blake Snell, Corbin Burnes, Max Fried Amid Roki Sasaki Buzz
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki isn't the only pitcher the Los Angeles Dodgers have been connected to in free agency. The Dodgers are also "looking into" free ...
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MLB insider details why the San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays hold advantage in Roki Sasaki free agency pursuit
Which team will sign Roki Sasaki in MLB free agency? Find out why some smaller market teams may hold a competitive advantage.