What Los Angeles Dodgers can expect from Roki Sasaki in 2025
The 23-year-old is expected to be an MLB ace -- eventually. Here's what insiders say about Sasaki in 2025 and beyond.
The Dodgers Aren't Ruining Baseball After Signing Roki Sasaki; They're Just Better At It Than Everyone Else
The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't ruining baseball following their latest Roki Sasaki signing — they're just better at it than everyone else in MLB.
Breaking down the Roki Sasaki deal from all angles
Roki Sasaki has reached his highly anticipated decision. The ultra-talented 23-year-old right-hander announced on Friday that he would be signing with the Dodgers. According to multiple reports, he is receiving a signing bonus of $6.
Padres will have to move on without Roki Sasaki, who chooses Dodgers
The Padres’ underwhelming offseason descended into disappointment on Friday. Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki chose to sign with the Dodgers, an announcement he made 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.
Baseball: 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 Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball as well as future negotiations between top amateurs and Japanese clubs.
Who is Roki Sasaki? 10 things to know about the Japanese pitching sensation
That would be 23-year-old Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki, who opted to forgo a more lucrative payday to pursue his MLB ambitions earlier. According to an announcement on his Instagram page, Sasaki is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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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.
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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Japanese phenom Sasaki picks the Dodgers
The crown jewel of the offseason will wear Dodger Blue to begin his big league career. Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki has agreed ...
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 ...
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 ...
Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki is signing with the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers
Roki Sasaki, the prized 23-year-old Japanese right-hander, has signed with the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers, he ...
Cubs' Jed Hoyer gets brutally honest on 'disappointing' Dodgers Roki Sasaki signing
Jed Hoyer expresses his frustrations after the Cubs miss out on Roki Sasaki -- with Sasaki deciding to sign with the Dodgers.
Elvin Rodriguez signs with Brewers after spending 2024 season in Japan
The Milwaukee Brewers announced the signing of Elvin Rodriguez to a one-year deal with a club option for 2026.
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 ...