Sasaki, MLB and Dodgers

Is Roki Sasaki the best pitching prospect ever? Here's what execs said
MLB teams have coveted Roki Sasaki since he broke Shohei Ohtani's Japanese high school record by reaching 101 mph with his fastball as a 17-year-old in 2019, part of a 194-pitch, 12-inning, 21-strikeout complete game in the national summer Koshien tournament.
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Wants to Make MLB History for Japanese Pitcher
When Roki Sasaki was posted by his NPB team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, he was already regarded as one of the most talented young pitchers in the world
Before Roki Sasaki’s posting, MLB found no evidence of handshake deal with Dodgers
Over the last year, there had been speculation around MLB that the Dodgers had a possible handshake agreement in place with pitcher Roki Sasaki.
Roki Sasaki signs with the Dodgers: MLB experts discuss his fit and the fallout
For some teams in Major League Baseball, the chase for Roki Sasaki could not be measured in mere months. It lasted for years. One of those teams, the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, concluded that pursuit on Friday night by landing the star pitcher from Japan.
Roki Sasaki Explains Decision to Sign With Dodgers Over Other MLB Teams
Teams were eliminated by Sasaki until it was down to three finalists: the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays. Sasaki opted to follow in the footsteps of Blake Snell, Teoscar Hernandez, Michael Conforto and Hyeseong Kim this offseason and choose the Dodgers above other offers.
Dodgers’ path to signing NPB's next best pitcher is clear after Roki Sasaki deal
Roki Sasaki's signing with the Dodgers opens the floodgates for a new wave of Japanese talent coming over to MLB.
MLB Rumors: Apart from Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki, another Japanese superstar could join the league
Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki has joined the Los Angeles Dodgers, sparking speculation about other top-tier players from Japan potentially making their way to MLB. The MLB offseason has been dominated by two headline-making moves: Juan Soto signing a record-breaking $765 million deal with the New York Mets and Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki joining the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB Teams Used Kevin Durant Reference to Try to Lure Roki Sasaki Away From Dodgers
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes has ended, but it's interesting to learn what went on behind the scenes throughout the free ...
Buyer beware: Maybe teams actually dodged a bullet letting the Dodgers sign Roki Sasaki
The Los Angeles Dodgers won free agency with the signing of Roki Sasaki, but there's a hidden risk — a bullet other teams ...
Padres ownership fight: Seidler brothers call Peter's widow Sheel 'reckless' for suing while team pursued Roki Sasaki
That ownership fight involving former Padres chairman Peter Seidler's widow Sheel and brothers got uglier on Monday night. In ...
Where will Roki Sasaki sign (and when!) in MLB? Everything we know about the Japanese star's decision
The Roki Saski Sweepstakes are coming down to the wire in Major League Baseball. The 23-year-old Japanese pitching star has ...
Surprise, surprise: Japan’s next Roki Sasaki already has his sights set on Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers have quickly become the most hated franchise in Major League Baseball over the past few seasons.
MLB rumors: The next Japanese phenom coming after Roki Sasaki
The Los Angeles Dodgers have Roki Sasaki, but a new Japanese player named Munetaka Murakami is now getting attention.
Roki Sasaki joins Dodgers: MLB investigation finds no evidence of improper agreement, per report
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki announced his intention to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, choosing the defending World Series ...
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Mookie Betts: Shohei Ohtani & Yoshinobu Yamamoto Will Help Roki Sasaki Adjust To MLB
The Los Angeles Dodgers made another significant addition to their starting rotation with the signing of Roki Sasaki to a ...