Roki Sasaki, Los Angeles Dodgers

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.
Roki Sasaki signing takeaways: How much will he make? How good could Dodgers rotation be?
Roki Sasaki’s decision to play for the Dodgers, on what will start as a standard minor-league contract, instantly transforms the club’s short- and long-term future.
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.
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 might be glad to dodge.
Padres star Manny Machado claims Roki Sasaki ‘had his mind set’ on signing with Dodgers
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki opted for the Los Angeles Dodgers despite San Diego Padres' concerted efforts, including hosting by Joe Musgrove and Manny Machado. Musgrove noted Sasaki's possible fatigue affecting decision-making,
MLB News: Roki Sasaki’s Dodgers signing draws criticism from Padres star
Roki Sasaki's signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB has drawn attention, with a San Diego Padres star expressing his thoughts on the decision. The arrival of Roki Sasaki to the Los Angeles Dodgers has sparked controversy in MLB.
MLB: Yu Darvish Offers to Mentor Roki Sasaki Despite His Dodgers Choice
The starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres, Yu Darvish, admitted he holds no grudge against his fellow countryman Roki Sasaki for choosing the Los Angeles Dodgers to fulfill his dream of debuting as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Dodgers $350 million rival makes thoughts on Roki Sasaki very clear
A Los Angeles Dodgers division rival didn't mince words when commenting on serious accusations about the star pitcher joining the team.
Yu Darvish Open to Helping Roki Sasaki This Year Despite Choosing Dodgers Over Padres
The San Diego Padres have moved on after losing out on Roki Sasaki. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller spoke about the process of recruiting the Japa
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Roki Sasaki signs with the Dodgers: MLB experts discuss his fit and the fallout
The Dodgers have coveted Sasaki for years ... Every team in baseball would love to sign a pitcher with Roki Sasaki’s upside to a minor-league deal. He’d be a top-10 prospect on any list ...
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Column: Why did Roki Sasaki sign with the Dodgers? Health not wealth drove his decision
Less than a week after announcing he would sign with the Dodgers in one of this offseason’s major free agency coups, Roki Sasaki was officially introduced by the team. Jan. 22, 2025 While the ...
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Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers: Japanese ace agrees to deal with World Series champs
He can only sign a minor-league contract ... bonus pool space by next Thursday (Jan. 23). Roki Sasaki contract: How MLB rules limit Japanese ace's Dodgers deal, and why he is worth much more ...
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Coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki announces he’s signing with the Dodgers
Roki Sasaki, the standout 23-year-old pitcher ... It marked an obvious opportunity for the Dodgers to sign a player they’ve coveted for years and who seemed destined to land in Los Angeles ...
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Dodgers Sign Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki announced on Friday evening ... Every team would have been thrilled to sign Sasaki for $6.5MM. The Dodgers will also owe a $1.3MM posting fee to the pitcher’s NPB team, the Chiba ...
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Roki Sasaki Plans To Sign With The World Series Champion LA Dodgers
The World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers made another giant splash in the free agent market Friday, when right-hander Roki Sasaki posted on Instagram that he planned to sign with them.
Andrew Friedman Slams Those Saying Dodgers Had Handshake Agreement With Roki Sasaki
The Los Angeles Dodgers were always the favorites to sign Roki Sasaki, but it wasn't because there was a deal already in ...
Roki Sasaki’s jersey number change causes tension: Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas opens up about the situation
Miguel Rojas opens up about the tense moment surrounding Roki Sasaki’s jersey number change with the Los Angeles Dodgers in ...