Sasaki, San Diego Padres and Dodgers

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.
Padres plot new course without Sasaki
So now what? Roki Sasaki was the Padres' Plan A this winter. They hoped desperately to woo the ace Japanese right-hander as an anchor of their starting rotation for years to come. They made that much known from the moment he was posted last month.
Padres watch as Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers. Where does San Diego turn now?
With ownership turmoil and no offseason additions, the Padres must figure out how to contend without the Japanese phenom they coveted.
MLB rumors: Padres' Roki Sasaki pursuit could be impacted by international signing
The Padres will sign left-hander and international amateur free agent Carlos Alvarez, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon. That's an intriguing development given that the Padres are considered one of the three finalists (alongside the Dodgers and Blue Jays) in the running for Japanese ace Roki Sasaki.
Bryce Miller: Roki Sasaki’s ‘Clydesdale stomp’ decision to join Dodgers pains Padres
In San Diego, news that one-man Powerball ticket Roki Sasaki has decided to join the Dodgers was more than a gut punch. It was a steel-toed boot to the shin, a Clydesdale stomp to the foot, a right hook to the jaw. This hurt in all kinds of ways, big and bigger than big.
Padres In Hot Pursuit To Sign World Series Champion After Dropping Out On Roki Sasaki
The San Diego Padres are reportedly taking taking interest in signing a World Series champion after missing out on Roki Sasaki.
MLB rumors: Padres, Blue Jays make moves with potential Roki Sasaki implications
The Blue Jays announced on Friday that they've obtained outfielder Myles Straw, cash, and international bonus signing pool space from the Guardians in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.
Dodgers flex Evil Empire might in signing Roki Sasaki and give rest of MLB reason to grumble — especially Jays, Padres
For Dodgers fans, it’s cause for celebration. For the rest of the league, it’s a disappointing conclusion and another reason to gripe and groan about the growing might of MLB’s new evil empire.
MLB Insider: How do Blue Jays, Padres pivot after missing out on Roki Sasaki?
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have come to an end, with the Los Angeles Dodgers signing the Japanese phenom to a minor-league contract. He will receive a $6.5 mil
San Diego Padres Reportedly Eliminated From Roki Sasaki Chase
According to multiple reports, the Padres are out on Sasaki and it's down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.
Roki Sasaki chooses Dodgers over Padres, Blue Jays
The Padres’ underwhelming offseason reached another level of disappointment on Friday. Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki chose to sign with the Dodgers, he announced on Instagram. That leaves the Padres to face an uncertain path in the months leading up to the 2025 season and to face the reality of their closest and most irksome rival going forward with yet another star player.
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Padres Announce 2025 Player Development & Minor League Coaching Staffs
The San Diego Padres have announced their Player Development and Minor League coaching staffs for the 2025 season.
Padres Predicted To Pursue Ex-Dodgers $80 Million World Series Star
The San Diego Padres could look to pursue former Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Jack Flaherty in free agency.
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Padres To Sign Top International Prospects Jhoan De La Cruz, Carlos Alvarez
The Padres are finalizing deals with a pair of Dominican prospects and could be out of the Roki Sasaki race. Read more at MLB ...
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Maldonado, Padres agree to non-roster contract (sources)
While the Padres wait on a decision from Roki Sasaki, they’ve added a potential batterymate. San Diego agreed to a deal with ...