Alexander: Are we really surprised that Roki Sasaki is a Dodger?
The Japanese phenom will join countrymen Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in blue, but this addition isn’t about the Dodgers bludgeoning the rest of the sport with their financial might.
Who is Roki Sasaki? 10 things to know about the Japanese pitching sensation
Sasaki's nickname is a tribute to legendary Japanese starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, who was known as the "Monster of the Heisei," referring to different eras of the Japanese calendar. The 23-year-old lost both his father and grandfather during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
Los Angeles Dodger, Roki Sasaki's Baseball Cards
As if winning the World Series last year wasn’t enough for the Dodgers, they’ve now signed the most exciting international pitching prospect, Roki Sasaki. Just last offseason, the Dodgers made waves by signing Shohei Ohtani,
Prized Japanese pitcher Sasaki announces decision to join Dodgers
Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki said on Friday he has agreed to join Major League Baseball's reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dodgers land Roki Sasaki, the coveted Japanese phenom
The 23-year-old Japanese phenom has a fastball that regularly reaches triple digits and wowed MLB scouts at the World Baseball Classic in 2023.
Padres GM on Roki Sasaki Signing With Dodgers: 'We Want Players Who Want to Be Here'
San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller speaks out after his team's failed pursuit of Roki Sasaki, who chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Japanese phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki picks Dodgers
The reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching rotation is set to get a big lift. On Friday, coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki announced he will play for the Dodgers. The 23-year-old took to Instagram to reveal that he is inking a minor-league contract with the organization.
Roki Sasaki says he signed minor league contract with the Dodgers
A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 miles per hour, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a move many baseball executives have long expected.
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Cubs shift focus after Sasaki pursuit
The Dodgers were deemed a favorite to land star international prospect Roki Sasaki from the moment he was posted by the Chiba ...
Giants' Logan Webb makes 'Space Jam' reference in apparent reaction to Dodgers winning Roki Sasaki sweepstakes
The prized righty pitcher was one of the most sought-after international free agents in recent memory and picked the Dodgers ...
Athletics signee Shotaro Morii is charting a rare path for Japanese baseball players
Japanese baseball stars have almost exclusively come to MLB after playing in NPB. Morii is breaking precedent by signing with ...
Brewers sign a pitcher from Japanese league with one of the most unique fastballs in baseball
The Milwaukee Brewers announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Elvin Rodriguez, who spent all of last season pitching in ...
RHP Elvin Rodríguez signs with Brewers after spending 2024 season in Japan
Elvin Rodríguez appeared in one game with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2023 and pitched seven games with the Detroit Tigers in 2022.
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Baseball: Roki Sasaki's move to MLB at 23 breaks precedent
Roki Sasaki's move to MLB from the Lotte Marines at the age of 23 marks a landmark change in the dynamic that exists between ...
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Phils add NPB All-Star right-hander Aoyagi as non-roster invitee
The Phillies have been trying to get into the Japanese baseball market for years. They hope Koyo Aoyagi is the first step.
Dodgers sign Rōki Sasaki: Fantasy outlook, roster fallout, larger consequences
Japanese star Roki Sasaki signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he announced on Instagram. The 23-year-old right-hander with a ...