Shohei Ohtani reportedly played a large role in starting pitcher Rōki Sasaki signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani was part of a contingent of
The Major League Baseball offseason has seen plenty of free agents sign with new teams, both hitters and pitchers. This has arguably been one of the best starting pitcher classes in a long time, and most of the top names have already signed.
A former MLB infielder and current podcast host believes the Dodgers' super-team approach should send a message
The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are finalists, however. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal recently made his prediction during an appearance on Foul Territory.
Rōki Sasaki may have taken a pay cut in order to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The San Diego Padres were willing to offer Sasaki more than $10
There is a scenario that could bring Jack Flaherty back to the Los Angeles Dodgers but it is contingent on a major detail – Roki Sasaki would to sign elsewhere.
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes could be nearing their climatic end sooner rather than later. The Japanese pitching sensation will be first eligible to sign with an MLB club on Wednesday.
After a long and dragged out battle, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers were successful in landing NPB phenom Roki Sasaki.
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are winding down, with finalists emerging and teams being informed that they're out of the running.
According to Fabian Ardaya and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Dodgers will have a second meeting with Sasaki. This comes on the heels of Sasaki reportedly meeting with the Padres in San Diego over the weekend. Video purportedly showing Sasaki throwing in Padres gear had surfaced on social media but has since been removed.
Roki Sasaki joins the Dodgers, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto playing a "key" role in bringing the star Japanese pitcher to LA's stacked roster.