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Dodgers Japanese Free Agent Target Roki Sasaki Seen Wearing Padres Gear

Dodgers are interested in Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki.

The Padres are also interested in acquiring Sasaki. [ more ]

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Top International Prospect Roki Sasaki Shares 'Desire' To Play In MLB

Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki re-signs with the Chiba Lotte Marines, expressing his desire to play in the U.S. Major Leagues in the future.

There was speculation over the delay of Sasaki's contract signing, but the Lotte executive clarified that it was due to negotiating factors and offseason practice schedule, not any upset on Sasaki's part. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

Roki Sasaki Re-Signs With NPB's Lotte Marines, Discusses Future

Roki Sasaki re-signed with the Lotte Marines of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball on a one-year contract.

Sasaki's decision to stay in Japan dispels rumors of him attempting to make the jump to MLB this winter. [ more ]

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Roki Sasaki Rumors: Dodgers Will 'Strongly Pursue' When Posted For MLB Free Agency

The Los Angeles Dodgers are strongly pursuing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki for future MLB signing.

Sasaki is currently playing for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Nippon Professional Baseball and will likely be posted for MLB free agency in the next few years. [ more ]

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Roki Sasaki Rumors: Dodgers Will 'Strongly Pursue' When Posted For MLB Free Agency

The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in pursuing RHP Roki Sasaki, a Japanese pitcher, when he becomes available

Sasaki has been scouted by the Dodgers since high school and they continued to monitor him in NPB [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

On Roki Sasaki and long-term planning

22-year-old RÅki Sasaki, known for his impressive fastball, is considering a move to Major League Baseball after opting out of his deal with Chiba Lotte.

Sasaki threw a perfect game in April 2022 and has been performing well in the NPB, with a 1.78 ERA and 135 strikeouts in 91 innings in 2023. [ more ]

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Roki Sasaki Rumors: Request To Be Posted For MLB Free Agency

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the latest Japanese pitcher to transition from NPB to MLB.

Roki Sasaki could potentially follow in Yamamoto's footsteps and make the jump to MLB in the future. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 12/10/23

Shohei Ohtani signs with the Dodgers for $700 million over ten years.

NPB phenom RÅki Sasaki asks to be posted. [ more ]

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Dodgers Rumors: Roki Sasaki's Impending Free Agency Could Limit Search For Top-Tier Starting Pitcher

Roki Sasaki, a talented pitcher from Japan, is expected to join MLB in the near future.

The Los Angeles Dodgers may alter their offseason plans based on Sasaki's potential availability.

The Dodgers could pass on signing top-tier starting pitchers and focus on acquiring Sasaki instead. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Dodgers Rumors: Roki Sasaki Was Focus Of Scouting Efforts

Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki is considered a top pitcher and is expected to be posted for MLB free agency.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants have heavily scouted Sasaki.

Sasaki's fastball reached 103 mph and he is expected to generate a bidding war when he moves to the majors. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Dodgers Rumors: Roki Sasaki Was Focus Of Scouting Efforts

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is highly regarded and expected to be posted for MLB free agency.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants have all scouted Sasaki and are interested in signing him.

Sasaki's move to MLB is expected to create a bidding war among teams. [ more ]

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Dodgers Notes: Caleb Ferguson Breaks Silence, Surprise Cody Bellinger Suitor Emerging, Clayton Kershaw Back in 2025?

Clayton Kershaw has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a new contract that includes a player option for 2025.

Dodgers top Japanese free agent target Roki Sasaki was spotted wearing Padres gear. [ more ]

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Dodgers Reportedly Want Star Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki 'No Matter What'

The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in signing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki.

Sasaki is considered one of the next great Japanese pitchers and has impressive stats in Nippon Professional Baseball. [ more ]

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