Ex-MLB GM: Why Mets have an edge in Roki Sasaki sweepstakes
The Mets were early adopters of NPB starting pitchers. Masato Yoshii was a rotation regular for the 1998 and 1999 Mets. At that point, only Hideo Nomo, Hideki Irabu and (briefly) Shigetoshi Hasegawa had started an MLB game in 35 years.
MLB rumors: The 'simple' reason Dodgers aren't actually Roki Sasaki favorite
The Los Angeles Dodgers may not actually be the favorites to sign 23-year-old Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki in free agency.
NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines To Post Roki Sasaki For MLB Clubs
The previously unspecified arm injury that caused Sasaki to miss time in 2024 was reportedly “a bout with shoulder fatigue,” according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon. The young right-hander’s recent injury history is just about the only thing that could give potential suitors pause this offseason,
Marines to allow fireballer Roki Sasaki to move to MLB via posting system
The Chiba Lotte Marines announced on Saturday that they will allow pitcher Roki Sasaki to move to MLB this winter via the posting system. “Since I joined the team, the club has continuously listened to me about my future MLB challenge,
Roki Sasaki, long-rumored Dodgers target, will be posted to MLB by Chiba Lotte Marines
Star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki will be posted to Major League Baseball, his team the Chiba Lotte Marines announced on Friday. The 23-year-old Sasaki is two years before full free agency and will be subject to MLB’s international bonus pool limits.
Chiba Lotte Marines to post Roki Sasaki for MLB clubs
Hot Stove discusses the Chiba Lotte Marines announcing that they will make star NPB pitcher Roki Sasaki for MLB clubs through the posting system
Roki Sasaki Likely to Spurn Dodgers for Unlikely Reason: Report
While every team can afford to sign Roki Sasaki, the Los Angeles Dodgers have two prominent Japanese stars to help recruit the 23-year-old. Might that hurt?
What are the Mariners’ chances of signing Japanese ace Roki Sasaki?
For years, Seattle was regarded as a premier destination for Japanese players making the jump to Major League Baseball. The Mariners had strong ties across the Pacific: They had a longtime owner, Hiroshi Yamauchi,
Seattle Mariners Reportedly Preparing a Pitch For Japanese Phenom Roki Sasaki
The Seattle Mariners will make an attempt to sign Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki when he is posted for free agency.
Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes Will Be A Highlight Of MLB Offseason
Unlike other high profile Japanese players, Sasaki will take less money by signing a minor league contract at age 23, betting on himself in hopes of a huge payday later.
Courting Roki Sasaki: Texas Rangers need to get aggressive for a shot at Japanese phenom
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Japanese Phenom's Free Agent Decision Reportedly Could Come Down To NL West Clash
By giving Sasaki the prospect of playing with two of the biggest Japanese baseball stars — not only of the modern age, but of ...
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Posting ace Roki Sasaki will leave Marines in awkward position
Here are two things about Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki’s impending move to MLB via the posting system: It sets a ...
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MLB insider explains why Japanese gem ‘isn’t necessarily destined’ for the Dodgers
Japanese star Roki Sasaki is a free agent, and even though the Los Angeles Dodgers are considered favorites to sign him, ...
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Chiba Lotte Marines to post Japanese star Roki Sasaki to MLB
The Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday that they will begin the process of posting Roki Sasaki, the Japanese right-hander considered one of the most talented pitchers in the world, paving ...
Japanese pitching phenom predicted by MLB observers to join Shohei with the Dodgers
Baseball observers predict that Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki may head to the Los Angeles Dodgers if he gets posted by ...
Roki Sasaki's Camp Telling Teams His Destination is 'Not a Foregone Conclusion': Report
Despite rumors to the contrary, representatives for pitcher Roki Sasaki are reportedly telling major league teams that his ...
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This past Saturday, the Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they will begin the process of posting 23-year-old right-hander ...
Padres Have Special Connection That Could Land Them Roki Sasaki
T he Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they are posting top pitching prospect Roki Sasaki on Friday night, meaning that ...