'30 out of 30' GMs Expect Roki Sasaki to Sign With One Team: Report
Roki Sasaki is unlikely to sign a contract for another two months, but a unanimous opinion has formed among baseball executives about where he'll sign.
Padres 'More Likely' to Sign Roki Sasaki Than Dodgers, Says MLB Insider
MLB insider predicts the Padres are "more likely" to sign Roki Sasaki than the Dodgers, with several teams in the mix for the young star.
Here's the scouting report on Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki burst onto the scene in Japan as a 19-year-old in 2021, posting a 1.84 ERA over 16 starts. He bounded onto the world stage when he joined a star-studded Japanese rotation that included Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
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 Likely to Spurn Dodgers for Unlikely Reason: Report
While every team can afford to sign Roki Sasaki, the Los Angeles Dodgers have two prominent Japanese stars to help recruit the 23-year-old. Might that hurt?
Roki Sasaki's Teammate's Comments Don't Bode Well for Padres' Chances to Sign Him
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Dallas Keuchel found himself in Japan for the last couple of months of the 2024 season pitching alongside Roki Sasaki. Sasa
Dodgers may not be favored to sign Roki Sasaki in offseason?
Once news emerged that top Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is set to be posted for MLB teams, the consensus that emerged suggested that the Dodgers were his most likely landing spot. A new report suggests,
Ex-MLB GM: Why Mets have an edge in Roki Sasaki sweepstakes
Unlike the decisions of most major league free agents, 23-year-old Roki Sasaki won’t be basing his on his next contract. Because he’s younger than 25, the rising Japanese ace falls under the international bonus pool rules,
Watch out MLB! Keep an eye out for Roki Sasaki
As all the attention in baseball is focused on Juan Soto, Scott Boras, and his free agency, there is another that should draw attention as well. That is Japanese righty Roki Sasaki. The 23-year-old really flashed in the World Baseball Classic a couple of years ago.
New development around Roki Sasaki’s free agency favors Braves
The Braves need to bolster the rotation, with Max Fried and Charlie Morton potentially parting ways with the club and Spencer Strider expected to miss a portion of the 2025 season.
Roki Sasaki Rumors: Timeline Extending Into 2025 International Signing Period
With Roki Sasaki set to be posted as an MLB international free agent before the start of the 2025 season, all 30 teams will have an opportunity to sign one of the most talented pitchers to come out of Japan.
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 ...
Courting Roki Sasaki: Texas Rangers need to get aggressive for a shot at Japanese phenom
Great idea. Especially in the pursuit of Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, who will be posted this winter. He’s the equivalent of ...
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 ...
Meet Roki Sasaki, the incoming Japanese superstar, plus Wembanyama goes for 50
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Baseball: Star pitcher Roki Sasaki thanks Marines, fans before MLB posting
Star pitcher Roki Sasaki thanked the Lotte Marines and their fans Sunday in his first public appearance since the club ...
Braves Predicted to be 'In the Mix' for Top International Free Agent Pitcher
The Athletic's Jim Bowden argued the Atlanta Braves are a strong landing spot for the starting pitcher regarded as the best available from the international mar ...