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Tag: Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki Update: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Suggests Likely Timeline For Signing

While Juan Soto has largely dominated MLB free agency headlines, not far behind him is Roki Sasaki and his forthcoming jump to the United States. The Chiba Lotte Marines ended months of speculation when they announced Sasaki would be posted…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: ‘Complicating Factors’ Potentially Impacting Pursuit Of Roki Sasaki

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a busy offseason ahead of them with several key contributors from their 2024 World Series roster becoming free agents, and the opportunity to add impact talent in the form Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki once he's…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Dodgers Offseason Rumors: ‘High-End Starter’ Among Top Targets

The Los Angeles Dodgers might have the most starting pitching talent in all of baseball, but one problem is most of it will either be unavailable or returning from injury when the 2025 regular season begins. Which makes shoring up…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Roki Sasaki Rumors: Timeline Extending Into 2025 International Signing Period

With Roki Sasaki set to be posted as an MLB international free agent before the start of the 2025 season, all 30 teams will have an opportunity to sign one of the most talented pitchers to come out of Japan.…

Matt Borelli

Roki Sasaki Rumors: Every MLB Team Urged To ‘Make Their Pitch’

Roki Sasaki is coming to MLB for the 2025 season after the Chiba Lotte Marines announced their intent to post the phenom pitcher for clubs to sign. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been heavily connected to Sasaki even before news…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Roki Sasaki Rumors: Former NPB Teammate Says Signing With Dodgers Likely ‘A Done Deal’

The forthcoming posting of Chiba Lotte Marines phenom Roki Sasaki has thrown a new wrinkle into MLB free agency by adding a marquee name to the mix of players available this winter. With a sure-fire need for starting pitching, the…

Scott Geirman

Roki Sasaki ‘Very Grateful’ To Be Posted For MLB Free Agency

The Chiba Lotte Marines ended months of speculation by announcing Roki Sasaki would be posted as an MLB international free agent before the start of the 2025 season. Sasaki is just 23 years old and didn't reach six seasons in…

Matthew Moreno

Chiba Lotte Marines Announce Intention To Post Roki Sasaki For MLB

The Chiba Lotte Marines announced they have begun the process of transferring Roki Sasaki to Major League Baseball via the posting process. Sasaki's move to MLB has long been speculated, and he reportedly asked the Marines to post him last…

Blake Williams

Roki Sasaki Rumors: Potential Timeline For Posting Decision

One of the biggest questions surrounding Major League Baseball this offseason is what does the future hold for Japanese ace Roki Sasaki. Currently under team control by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball, there has been speculation Sasaki…

Blake Williams

Roki Sasaki Posting Rumors: Dodgers Are ‘Heavily Favored’

Entering the early stages of the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have several questions in regard to their roster, with some opportunity to add on the starting pitching front. The Dodgers added two of Japan's biggest stars in Shohei Ohtani…

Scott Geirman

MLB Rumors: Roki Sasaki Declines Contract Offer From Chiba Lotte Marines

Roki Sasaki has enjoyed unprecedented success in Japan and could be the next star pitcher to make the jump from Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) to MLB. The 23-year-old went 10-5 with a 2.35 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 10.5 strikeouts per…

Matt Borelli

MLB Rumors: Roki Sasaki Could Stay In Japan For 2025 Season

Roki Sasaki has been touted as the next Japanese star who could eventually make the jump from Nippon...

Matt Borelli