Sasaki, Los Angeles Dodgers and Japan

Rōki Sasaki to Dodgers: Japanese phenom joining World Series champions
Rōki Sasaki, the 23-year-old phenom from Japan whose services for the next six seasons could be procured by every Major League Baseball franchise for the equivalent of a rounding error, ended his six-week recruiting period by agreeing to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday,
MLB News: Rōki Sasaki Reportedly Out on Padres Contract amid Dodgers Rumors
The race to sign Rōki Sasaki appears to be down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. Per MLB insider Francys Romero, the San Diego Padres are
Los Angeles Dodgers land star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
Sasaki, a 23-year-old right-handed ace, signed a minor-league deal to join the defending World Series champions.
Breaking News: Dodgers sign Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki
Sasaki’s résumé in just a short amount of time in Japan is nothing short of legendary. During his tenure with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), he posted a jaw-dropping 2.02 ERA and racked up 524 strikeouts in just over 414 innings.
Opinion
Column: By joining Dodgers, Roki Sasaki prioritizes development over being a team’s top star
Roki Sasaki could be the greatest Japanese pitcher ever. He hopes the Dodgers can turn him into just that, even if it means Shohei Ohtani outshines him.
Coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki announces he’s signing with the Dodgers
At his age and talent level, Sasaki folds in perfectly for a Dodgers club that was already planning on running a six-man rotation.
Japanese star Roki Sasaki says he's joining Dodgers
Roki Sasaki, the prized Japanese pitching prospect who has had scouts drooling over his potential since high school, has chosen the Los Angeles Dodgers as his major league team, he announced on Instagram on Friday.
Opinion
Column: Roki Sasaki is a Dodger. Here’s why it’s a great day for baseball
Some fans won't be happy with Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers, but many team owners will be happy to see Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers come to town.
Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers: Japanese ace agrees to deal with World Series champs
Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he announced Friday on Instagram. Sasaki, 23, was considered to be the best pitcher in the world not already under the employment of an MLB organization.
Alert: Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says on Instagram post he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says on Instagram post he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers. For more than a century, Times Union photographers have been documenting the Capital Region’s fascinating people,
Dodgers win Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes, cementing status as preferred destination for NPB stars
The Dodgers cemented their status as the preferred MLB destination for NPB stars and transformed their rotation into a Mount Rushmore of Japanese pitching luminaries by winning the Rōki Sasaki ...
Predicting Where MLB's Most Valuable Free Agent Rōki Sasaki Lands Amid Latest Rumors
With or without Sasaki, there is no doubt that the wins will keep flowing in. The Dodgers are the most resource-rich team in ...
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3 finalists to sign Sasaki, but it's looking like a 2-team race for star pitcher
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are rounding third base. The Japanese phenom has reportedly narrowed down his list of teams to ...
Who is Rōki Sasaki? Stats, record, everything to know about superstar Japanese pitcher
Rōki Sasaki might be the best free agent still available for MLB. Here is everything to know about the Japanese superstar.
MLB’s 25 biggest bargains in 2025: Where does Shohei Ohtani rank?
From Shohei Ohtani, Yordan Álvarez and José Ramírez to all those Atlanta Braves, these are baseball's best values and ...
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Report: Shohei Ohtani left meeting with Blue Jays last winter with bags of team apparel
The Toronto Blue Jays seemed pretty darn close to signing Shohei Ohtani. In an article written for The Atheltic, Ken ...