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Tag: Toronto Blue Jays

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…

Matthew Moreno

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…

Matthew Moreno

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,…

Matt Borelli

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…

Scott Geirman

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…

Blake Williams

Roki Sasaki Rumors: Toronto Blue Jays Meeting; San Francisco Giants Eliminated

Roki Sasaki is continuing to evaluate options as the Jan. 23 deadline for his signing decision grows near. There are several teams said to have met with the right-hander and it is being reported the Toronto Blue Jays are the…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Jack Flaherty Rumors: Giants, Blue Jays, Tigers & Cubs ‘Remain In The Mix’

Jack Flaherty remains the top free agent left from the 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers and he's arguably the best starting pitcher available on the market. Flaherty appears unlikely to re-sign with the Dodgers despite his stated hope of staying with…

Blake Williams

Dodgers Rumors: Juan Soto Contract Offer Trailed Other Finalists

The Los Angeles Dodgers were in on the Juan Soto sweepstakes until the very end, which culminated with the New York Mets signing him record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract. Signing Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract last offseason…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

MLB Free Agency: Juan Soto Signing With New York Mets

As some players came off the market in recent weeks, including two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB free agency remained dominated by the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, New…

Scott Geirman

Juan Soto Contract Offers: Dodgers Trailing Other Finalists

All eyes remain on Juan Soto as it's believed the New York Yankees free agent is nearing a decision heading into the annual MLB Winter Meetings. By all accounts, Soto is down to deciding between five teams as finalists: incumbent…

Matthew Moreno

Juan Soto Rumors: Dodgers ‘Remain In’ Negotiations With Decision Approaching

The Los Angeles Dodgers have turned their attention to the outfield market after filling their top need with Blake Snell for their rotation. Juan Soto is the best player available this offseason, and he's one of the most coveted players…

Blake Williams

Juan Soto Rumors: Dodgers Among Teams To Make $600 Million Contract Offer

On the same afternoon the Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced Blake Snell during a press conference at Dodger Stadium, the Juan Soto sweepstakes remained among the talking points. Some of that stemmed from Snell's agent, Scott Boras, who also represents…

Matthew Moreno