Tag: San Diego Padres

Roki Sasaki Makes Decision To Sign With Los Angeles Dodgers

Months of speculation gave way to heightened anticipation over recent days as a decision from Roki Sasaki neared with the start of the 2025 international signing period. The Chiba Lotte Marines posted Sasaki in December, but he elected to wait…

Roki Sasaki Decision: Padres Eliminated, Leaving Dodgers & Blue Jays As Finalists

An overwhelming expectation throughout the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes has been the Japanese phenom would ultimately decide between signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Diego Padres. They were among the teams Sasaki met with in December upon being posted…

Roki Sasaki Money: How Dodgers’ 2025 International Bonus Pool Compares To Padres & Blue Jays

Roki Sasaki joined the group of available starting pitchers in MLB free agency when the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) posted him in December. Sasaki is expected to make his decision during the 2025 international signing period,…

2025 International Signing Period Opens Allowing Roki Sasaki To Sign

Major League Baseball is done with the bulk of their free agency, still waiting for a few key names to hammer out their next destinations, but the marquee piece on the horizon is Roki Sasaki, the right-handed pitching phenom making…

Roki Sasaki Rumors: San Diego Padres Meeting

A decision for Roki Sasaki is quickly approaching with the 2025 international signing period beginning on Jan. 15. The right-hander will have roughly a week to sign with a team before the Jan. 23 deadline. Sasaki is in the process…

Roki Sasaki Rumors: Dodgers, Padres & Blue Jays Finalists To Sign Japanese Phenom

The 2025 international signing period is set to begin on Jan. 15, which is the day Roki Sasaki is officially allowed to sign with an MLB club. Sasaki will have until Jan. 23 to pick his team, giving him just…

This Day In Dodgers History: Steve Garvey Retires

On Jan. 13, 1988, Steve Garvey announced his retirement from MLB after a 19-year career, which included 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Garvey was originally selected by the Dodgers in the first round -- 13th overall -- of…

Dave Roberts: NL West Race ‘Helped’ Dodgers In 2024 World Series Run

The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a plethora of injuries throughout the 2024 season to finish with the best record in Major League Baseball at 98-64 en route to winning the World Series. Unlike recent seasons when the team clinched the…

Roki Sasaki Meetings Tracker: Updated List Of Teams

MLB free agency this offseason has featured elite starting pitchers being available, and Roki Sasaki joined that group once the Chiba Lotte Marines posted the Japanese phenom during the Winter Meetings in Dallas. While it made Sasaki eligible to negotiate…

Roki Sasaki Rumors: Not Signing With West Coast Team Would ‘Be A Shock’

Roki Sasaki was officially posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) on Dec. 10 and immediately became one of the most coveted free agents this offseason. The right-hander has drawn interest from a plethora of teams,…

Roki Sasaki Predictions: MLB Executives Split Between Dodgers & Padres As Favorite

MLB free agency this offseason has been headlined by Juan Soto and small group of elite starting pitchers available, which was a group that recently added Roki Sasaki. The Japanese phenom was officially posted during the MLB Winter Meetings in…

Nolan Arenado Trade Rumors: Dodgers On List Of Approved Teams

Nolan Areando is set to be traded by the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason and they've even gone as far to grant his agent, Joel Wolfe, the ability to speak with other clubs to help facilitate a trade. The Cardinals…