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Is Roki Sasaki the best pitching prospect ever? Here's what execs said
MLB teams have coveted Roki Sasaki since he broke Shohei Ohtani's Japanese high school record by reaching 101 mph with his ...
New York Post21d
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 has produced great interest around the league as a potential ...
Newsweek22d
Roki Sasaki Once Apologized to Batter He Hit, Gave Him Two Giant Bags of Candy
Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old pitching sensation from Rikuzentakata, Japan, has reportedly narrowed down the number of his possible MLB destinations to three. As of Monday, the number of remaining ...
New York Post23d
Roki Sasaki’s finalists emerge after Yankees, Mets told they’re out of race
Roki Sasaki is narrowing down his choices — and it’s bad news for both local teams. The Yankees and Mets were each told the 23-year-old Japanese right-hander won’t be signing with them ...
Baseball America19d
How Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani Compare As Pitchers At The Same Age
No two players are exactly alike. At the same time, the similarities between Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani as pitchers at the same age are striking. Ohtani was 23 years old when he moved from ...
The New York Times22d
How Roki Sasaki’s life, career and outlook were shaped by disaster
In the second row was a tall 8-year-old, Roki Sasaki. He was one of the youngest boys in the Little League program, tagging along with his older brother, Ryuki, the team’s shortstop. The coach ...
Detroit Free Press22d
Detroit Tigers didn't meet with Japanese ace Roki Sasaki — but credit new regime for trying
Roki Sasaki won't be signing with the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers have been informed they are out of the running for Sasaki, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The Japanese ...
Newsweek19d
Padres GM on Roki Sasaki Signing With Dodgers: 'We Want Players Who Want to Be Here'
Roki Sasaki announced his free agent decision on Friday, revealing on Instagram that he was signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the San Diego Padres were reported to be out of the running ...
Los Angeles Times19d
Column: Roki Sasaki is a Dodger. Here’s why it’s a great day for baseball
This is not a sad day for baseball. This is a great day for baseball. Roki Sasaki, arguably the best young pitcher in the world, is a Dodger. Sasaki announced his decision in an Instagram post Friday.
Baseball America24d
Roki Sasaki’s Most Likely Landing Spots, Latest Free Agency Buzz
UPDATE #1: YES Network’s Jack Curry reports that the Yankees have been informed that Roki Sasaki will not be signing with them. UPDATE #2: Dallas Morning News’ Evan Grant reports tat the ...
The New York Times19d
Roki Sasaki’s addition further separates the Dodgers from rest of the league: Law
Roki Sasaki did what everyone expected him to do all along — he picked the Los Angeles Dodgers. The defending World Series champs just added the favorite to win the NL Rookie of the Year award ...
Los Angeles Times23d
With Roki Sasaki set to make a decision, Dodgers hope their pursuit pays off
The Dodgers signed Ohtani and Yamamoto last offseason. And now they are believed to be finalists for Sasaki, who reportedly held a second meeting with the club Tuesday and could sign as soon as ...