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 ...
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The story behind Rojas giving up No. 11 for Sasaki
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Los Angeles Times24d
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 ...
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.
Spring training 2025: Five questions for Los Angeles Dodgers
As MLB's superteam convenes for the Cactus League, here's the latest on transitions, transactions and the pursuit of a second ...
Dodgers Nation on MSN12d
Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki Expected to Be ‘Annual Cy Young Contender’
The Los Angeles Dodgers newest pitcher is expected by MLB insiders to one day be an annual contender for the most prestigious pitching award.
Dallas Morning News24d
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 Times25d
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 ...