Sasaki, MLB

MLB News: Roki Sasaki receives unexpected support from Padres’ Yu Darvish
San Diego Padres' Yu Darvish offers unexpected support to Roki Sasaki as the young pitcher prepares for his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Roki Sasaki‘s signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers has sparked disappointment among San Diego Padres fans and other teams that were vying for his services.
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Wants to Make MLB History for Japanese Pitcher
When Roki Sasaki was posted by his NPB team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, he was already regarded as one of the most talented young pitchers in the world. The Sasak
Roki Sasaki signing takeaways: How much will he make? How good could Dodgers rotation be?
Roki Sasaki’s decision to play for the Dodgers, on what will start as a standard minor-league contract, instantly transforms the club’s short- and long-term future.
MLB News: Roki Sasaki’s Dodgers signing draws criticism from Padres star
Roki Sasaki's signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB has drawn attention, with a San Diego Padres star expressing his thoughts on the decision. The arrival of Roki Sasaki to the Los Angeles Dodgers has sparked controversy in MLB.
MLB: Yu Darvish Offers to Mentor Roki Sasaki Despite His Dodgers Choice
The starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres, Yu Darvish, admitted he holds no grudge against his fellow countryman Roki Sasaki for choosing the Los Angeles Dodgers to fulfill his dream of debuting as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Dodgers $350 million rival makes thoughts on Roki Sasaki very clear
A Los Angeles Dodgers division rival didn't mince words when commenting on serious accusations about the star pitcher joining the team.
Yu Darvish Open to Helping Roki Sasaki This Year Despite Choosing Dodgers Over Padres
The San Diego Padres have moved on after losing out on Roki Sasaki. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller spoke about the process of recruiting the Japa
The Associated Press – Sports on MSN20d
Money was a limited factor for Roki Sasaki, and he picked the Dodgers anyway
The courting of young Japanese flamethrower Roki Sasaki was one of the few instances that all 30 Major League Baseball teams were on equal footing for prized talent. A time when some of the ...
MLB3d
The story behind Rojas giving up No. 11 for Sasaki
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Los Angeles Times25d
With Roki Sasaki set to make a decision, Dodgers hope their pursuit pays off
Yamamoto’s young age (he was just 25 when he signed) made him another candidate for a big-money deal. And though Sasaki is limited to signing only a minor-league contract with a modest signing ...
The New York Times24d
How Roki Sasaki’s life, career and outlook were shaped by disaster
He implored those too young to have seen the tsunami to “not ... but he has taken on a new responsibility: president of the Roki Sasaki fan club in Rikuzentakata. The group organizes watch ...
New York Post23d
How teams think Roki Sasaki’s ‘very serious’ demeanor will impact his signing decision
The Japanese phenom idolized Yu Darvish since a young age and would welcome the chance to play with him in San Diego. Japan’s Roki Sasaki delivers a pitch during the first inning of a World ...
Dallas Morning News25d
Roki Sasaki’s tour of MLB is incomplete without a visit to the Texas Rangers
FILE - Japan's Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki speaks at a news conference in Chiba, near Tokyo, Jan. 27, 2024, after he signed a contract for the coming season with the team. (Kyodo News via AP ...
The New York Times26d
Giants told Roki Sasaki will not sign with them
The Giants might have convinced a future Hall of Famer to join their rotation, but their sales pitch to one of the sport’s most exciting young arms was less successful. Roki Sasaki is not coming ...