Roki Sasaki, Japan

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.
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.
Roki Sasaki to Be MLB Bargain, Igniting Salary Debate in Japan
Pitcher Roki Sasaki is set to come onto the market after the international free agent signing period opens on Jan. 15. He’s set to join a number of fellow countrymen who have crossed the Pacific for bumper paydays.
Roki Sasaki's free agency: What you need to know as the Japanese star nears an MLB decision
One of the most highly anticipated and unique free agencies in Major League Baseball history is nearing its conclusion this week. Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old, right-handed pitcher whose generational talent has been revered in his native Japan since he was a teenager,
MLB: Neither Padres nor Dodgers; An American League Team Puts the Heat on Roki Sasaki Signing
The San Diego Padres and the reigning MLB champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, are two of the favorites and finalists for the coveted signature of Japanese ace Roki Sasaki, who has been given the green light to sign with any Major League team that can woo him during this offseason.
MLB News: Dodgers lost three Latin American prospects in the race for Roki Sasaki
The Los Angeles Dodgers, aiming to strengthen their roster with top talent, are awaiting the arrival of Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki. Meanwhile, three prominent Latin American prospects were notably absent from recent developments.
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 ...
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 ...
Guardians sign 10 international prospects, miss out on Roki Sasaki
The 2025 international free agent signing period started Wednesday and the Guardians announced the signing of 10 players on X ...
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 ...
After Roki Sasaki says no, Mets sign 17-year-old with Rafael Devers comp for $5 million
The Mets have been in a verbal agreement to sign the No. 2 international prospect Elian Peña out of the Dominican Republic — ...
How teams think Roki Sasaki’s ‘very serious’ demeanor will impact his signing decision
Where Roki Sasaki is leaning might be indicated simply by observing his demeanor. The 23-year-old Japanese right hander, who ...
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 ...
Yankees' Michael Kay blasts Roki Sasaki's agent: 'Like an episode of The Bachelor'
On Tuesday, Kay came out and said the whole thing feels like a bad reality show on his solo midday show on ESPN New York.
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Steve Phillips on who needs Roki Sasaki most, more
Steve Phillips joins Hot Stove to discuss which of the three finalists needs Roki Sasaki the most, the Mets' deal with Pete ...