Japanese phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki picks Dodgers
The current World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are about to significantly strengthen their pitching rotation. On Friday, coveted Japanese pitcher Aki Sasaki announced that he will be playing for the Dodgers. The 23-year-old revealed on Instagram that he has signed a minor league contract with the organization. Saski's Japanese team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, […]
Logan Webb’s ‘Space Jam’ message after Dodgers get Roki Sasaki
MLB players are already sharing their thoughts on the new additions to the Dodgers' super team. Giants pitcher Logan Webb went to X on Friday night to give his thoughts on the signing of Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to his divisional rival. Webb captured his thoughts, not his words. But through GIFsa clip of the […]
Dodgers signing Roki Sasaki to end highly anticipated sweepstakes
All rumors are true. Roki Sasaki agrees to contract with Dodgers He made the announcement on Instagram on Friday night.a move that many had expected since the highly coveted Japanese ace committed to pitching in North America during the 2025 season. The 23-year-old chose the reigning World Series champions over the Padres and Blue Jays […]
Blue Jays’ trade hints at final push in Roki Sasaki sweepstakes
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes is coming to an end, but the biggest question remains. Will Japan's ace end up on the West Coast or head north of the border? The reigning champion Dodgers and Blue Jays are the last teams left standing from a pool that also includes the Yankees, Mets, Cubs, Rangers and Giants, […]
Breaking down Yankees’ rotation after Roki Sasaki rejection
The hunt for Aki Sasaki is over. That would mean most of the drama surrounding the Yankees' rotation for the rest of the offseason is over. After Sasaki refused to play against the Yankees on Monday, the club's starting group appears to be set aside for the wild card of Marcus Stroman, who the club […]
Roki Sasaki eliminates Mets with free agency winding down
Roki Sasaki will not come to New York. According to the paper's Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, the Mets were also informed late Monday that they would not be signing Sasaki, after learning the Yankees had excluded him from the sweepstakes. The Mets met with Sasaki last month in the first known meeting between a […]
Yankees eliminated from Roki Sasaki free agency sweepstakes
Roki Sasaki will not be in the Bronx this season. The Yankees have been told not to sign the 23-year-old Japanese right-hander, the Post confirmed. The news was first reported by YES Network. Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) pitches during the bottom of the second inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal game against […]
Roki Sasaki to trim list, set potential free agent visits
After meeting with representatives from MLB teams in the United States, pitcher Roki Sasaki has returned to Japan to decide on his next move, a representative for the star pitcher announced Monday night. Agent Joel Wolfe said on a Zoom call with reporters that Sasaki's likely next step will be to narrow down his list […]
Roki Sasaki favorites emerging with Yankees, Mets facing uphill battles
Both the Yankees and Mets have been given meetings with Japan's superstar pitcher, Roki Sasaki, but both certainly understand that they are not the favorites here. The Dodgers still have the advantage, followed by the Padres. The Dodgers have established themselves as a team with Japanese star players, but Sasaki, who admires Padres ace Yu […]
Yankees made pitch to Roki Sasaki on same day as Mets
Following the acquisition of Juan Soto, the Yankees and Mets competed for Roki Sasaki on the same day. Both New York clubs visited Los Angeles on Thursday to make a pitch for the young star Japanese right-hander, the Post reported. Until now, the Mets were the only team known to have sat with Sasaki during […]