How Roki Sasaki finalists can get a leg up in contract negotiations for Japanese ace
With it, the clock began to tick on when Japanese ace Roki Sasaki, the best pitcher in the world not already under an MLB team's employment, will pick his next employer and complete his long-awaited transfer to North America.
Could These 2 MLB Teams Be Finalists for Japanese Ace Roki Sasaki?
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki is nearing a decision on where he'll play in 2025. Has he trimmed his potential suitors from three to two in recent days?
Why Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki’s MLB deal could spur chaos in Latin America
Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency that caused a domino effect among Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements are on hold pending his decision.
Detroit Tigers didn't meet with Japanese ace Roki Sasaki — but credit new regime for trying
The Detroit Tigers didn't try to sign Shohei Ohtani in 2017. A lot has changed since then, exemplified by an attempt to sign Roki Sasaki in 2024-25.
Where will Roki Sasaki sign (and when!) in MLB? Everything we know about the Japanese star's decision
The Roki Saski Sweepstakes are coming down to the wire in Major League Baseball. The 23-year-old Japanese pitching star has been the biggest international prize this offseason with seemingly all the usual suspects making their best effort for the righty.
Roki Sasaki contract: What would free-agent deal have looked like for Japanese ace without IFA restrictions?
Major League Baseball's new international amateur free-agent signing cycle opened Wednesday, meaning that Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will soon make his long-awaited free-agent decision over the coming days.
Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Making Big Push in Roki Sasaki Chase
The International Signing Period opened up on Wednesday and as teams lined up their future top prospects, Roki Sasaki ...
You need to read this Roki Sasaki story. Plus, early Baseball Hall of Fame voting returns
Jan. 15 has come and gone. That means the new international signing period is upon us, and Roki Sasaki is eligible to sign. We dig into that and take a look at how the Hall of Fame voting is going, ...
Roki Sasaki Once Apologized to Batter He Hit, Gave Him Two Giant Bags of Candy
Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki has another, human side to him, once showing it to a batter he hit with a pitch in the ...
Hurricane Milton may have cost Rays a shot at signing prized Roki Sasaki
Tampa Bay seemed a good match for the promising Japanese pitcher, but the stadium issues put it in a “difficult spot.” ...
The Toronto Blue Jays Can Now Officially Sign Roki Sasaki
The Toronto Blue Jays shocked the baseball world this week by being named as a finalist for 23-year-old Japanese right-hander ...
Roki Sasaki Rumors: Red Sox Rival 'Real Threat' To Sign Japanese Star
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres reportedly are the favorites to sign Roki Sasaki, but don't count out the ...
How Roki Sasaki’s life, career and outlook were shaped by disaster
Sasaki's baseball career to this point has been marked by transcendent highs and complicated lows. His life story may help explain why.
San Francisco Giants President Buster Posey Opens Up After Missing Out On Popular Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is a hot international prospect for the MLB signing event on January 15th. San Francisco Giants ...