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From the Web › CBS Sports
The 23-year-old pitcher has been making international headlines since he was a teenager
January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
Roki Sasaki contract: How MLB rules limit Japanese ace's Dodgers deal, and why he is worth much moreFrom the Web › CBS Sports
Because of Sasaki's age and service time, he's limited by international amateur bonus pools
January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Some fans won't be happy with Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers, but many team owners will be happy to see Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers come to town.
January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
After much speculation, the hard-throwing Japanese pitcher posts his decision on Instagram, choosing to play with countrymen Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Los...
January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › ESPN
Now that the 23-year-old right-hander has picked his team, we break down what makes Sasaki so valuable.
January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › ESPN
The 23-year-old Japanese ace has chosen his team -- and it's great news for the World Series champs.
January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
Roki Sasaki is younger, bigger and throws harder than Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Rowan Kavner looks at what the Dodgers are getting with their newest Japanese pitching...
January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
MLB free agency is here! Here are the latest notable signings, trades and the top remaining free agents across the league.
January 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be the final two teams in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes. While the San Diego Padres were also a reported finalist...
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers have won again. On Friday, Japanese phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki officially announced that he's signing with the Dodgers in a monumental free agent...
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers did it again. On Friday, Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki officially announced he's signing with the Dodgers over the Toronto Blue Jays and San...
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Dodgers pull off another big win in free agency, agreeing to sign Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki to bolster their already formidable starting pitching...
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Roki Sasaki could be the greatest Japanese pitcher ever. He hopes the Dodgers can turn him into just that, even if it means Shohei Ohtani outshines him.
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
The Padres have reportedly been eliminated as a destination for the Japanese right-hander. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays traded for additional international bonus pool...
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › ESPN
Roki Sasaki, the prized Japanese pitching prospect who has had scouts drooling over his potential since high school, has chosen the Los Angeles Dodgers as his major...
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
The Dodgers cemented their status as the preferred MLB destination for NPB stars and transformed their rotation into a Mount Rushmore of Japanese pitching luminaries by...
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
Roki Sasaki is joining Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the Dodgers.
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › MLB.com
January 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman are among the many Los Angeles sports figures donating to help those affected by the Los Angeles Fires.
January 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM -
From the Web › MLB.com
Tommy Brown, the only player in AL/NL history to homer before his 18th birthday and the last living member of the historic 1947 Dodgers, died on Wednesday at the age of...
January 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Toronto Blue Jays made a trade Friday morning, acquiring outfielder Myles Straw and international bonus pool money from the Cleveland Guardians. More news: Padres...
January 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Jack Flaherty appears to be excited for the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes to come to an end. Flaherty posted two gifs on social media Friday...
January 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers have liked their chances in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes from the start and now they appear to be inching closer to signing the prized free agent...
January 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM -
From the Web › MLB.com
This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen's Dodgers Beat newsletter, written this week by Paul Casella. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get...
January 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM -
From the Web › The Big Lead
Adding 12 Japanese-based partners in the first year of Shohei Ohtani's 10-year contract had immense financial impact even beyond Los Angeles, according to a new...
January 17, 2025 at 7:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers have their entire attention fixated on Roki Sasaki right now. The team is hoping he chooses L.A. over the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays...
January 17, 2025 at 6:35 AM -
From the Web › ESPN
We have less than a month until spring training. Is your club passing or failing the winter -- and what, if anything, do they need to do from here?
January 17, 2025 at 5:35 AM -
From the Web › MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani has called Southern California home ever since he made the jump from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB seven years ago. The two-way...
January 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM -
From the Web › ESPN
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wrote on Instagram that he will be donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.
January 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announced Thursday night that he is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and those forced to live in shelter to...
January 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM -
From the Web › ESPN
Tommy Brown, who was the last living member of the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team that included rookie Jackie Robinson, died at age 97.
January 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
Tommy Brown, the youngest player to hit a home run in a major league game and the last living member of the landmark 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers team that included rookie...
January 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The wait for Roki Sasaki may almost be over. According to Sponichi, a major Japanese daily sports newspaper, Roki Sasaki is expected to make his decision on Thursday...
January 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers put all of their international signings on hold for the 2025 class. They're currently exploring trades in order to get more international bonus...
January 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
From the Web › ESPN
We've got you covered on all the major signings and trades.
January 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to await Roki Sasaki decision, one L.A. star revealed Thursday that he tried to recruit him over the phone. Tyler Glasnow, who has...
January 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM -
From the Web › MLB.com
Mark your calendars. Spring Breakout is back. The official dates and times of this year’s Spring Training prospect showcase were announced by Major League Baseball on...
January 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays are anxiously waiting for Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki to make a decision on which Major League...
January 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers seem like the inevitable landing spot for free agent starting pitcher Roki Sasaki. The Dodgers are reportedly one of three finalists in the...
January 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
Tommy Brown, a Brooklyn native and standout from the Boys of Summer'-era Dodgers who also played for the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies, passed away Wednesday...
January 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers are awaiting Roki Sasaki's decision in free agency. The 23-year-old has until Jan. 23 to make his decision, and is reportedly down to the...
January 16, 2025 at 6:35 AM -
From the Web › ESPN
With a month left until spring training, there are still big names looking for teams. Here is what our MLB insiders are hearing.
January 16, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
Ben Verlander brings you his updated Team of the Week and Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman & Los Angeles Dodgers' J.D Martinez lead the way.
January 16, 2025 at 2:35 AM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
Max Muncy hit his 36th home run, tying a career-high total, to help the Los Angeles Dodgers trim the Detroit Tigers' lead.
January 16, 2025 at 2:35 AM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
Blake Snell clapped back at a San Francisco Giants fan on social media after the two-time Cy Young Award winner joined the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB free agency...
January 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been favorites to land Roki Sasaki since the beginning of this unprecedented offseason. The defending World Series champions are almost...
January 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the three finalists in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes. Sasaki, a 23-year-old phenom pitcher from Japan, has until Jan. 23 to sign with an...
January 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › ESPN
Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick says Arizona has the "potential to be a championship team" thanks in part to the addition of ace right-hander Corbin Burnes, who the team...
January 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
The Minnesota Twins have had a quiet offseason. However, the Twins just swooped in and signed a top-50 international prospect.
January 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
Gavin Lux is embracing his new role as a leader in the Cincinnati Reds clubhouse. After being acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers, the two-time World Series champion...
January 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
On Wednesday, MLB's 2025 international signing period opened, an annual date of significance in which top international amateur players can begin signing with MLB...
January 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The clock is ticking for starting pitcher Roki Sasaki to decide which MLB team to sign with. On a recent edition of MLB Hot Stove on MLB Network, two analysts revealed...
January 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The offseason of Roki Sasaki has been unlike any other. The 23-year-old phenom is already affecting MLB rosters despite not even being on one of his own yet. There has...
January 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM -
From the Web › ESPN
The Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani will be featured in four of ESPN's first 10 "Sunday Night Baseball" broadcasts, it was announced Wednesday, along with a March 27...
January 15, 2025 at 7:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
Wednesday marks the first day of the 2025 international signing period, and the first day that Roki Sasaki could choose his next team. The Los Angeles Dodgers met with...
January 15, 2025 at 6:35 AM -
From the Web › MLB.com
January 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
Depending on who one asks about the Los Angeles Dodgers' likelihood of signing Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki, the answers will vary. One of those answers will almost...
January 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers made one of the early surprise splashes of this offseason, signing two-time Cy Young award winner Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million deal...
January 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › LA Daily News
The Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays are reportedly the three finalists for the hard-throwing Japanese pitcher, who can sign anytime between Wednesday and Jan. 23.
January 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The potential Jack Flaherty-Los Angeles Dodgers reunion has another wrinkle. Flaherty, originally from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, was acquired by the...
January 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly meeting with Japanese free agent Roki Sasaki on Tuesday — and while they await his decision, other international prospects are...
January 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM -
From the Web › MLB.com
Following are the first workout dates, subject to change, both for pitchers and catchers and full squads of the 30 Major League clubs for 2025 Spring Training.
January 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
In one of the most ridiculous takes of the offseason, Philadelphia Phillies star Nick Castellanos believes Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani should not have been...
January 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting their second meeting with Roki Sasaki on Tuesday, according to The Athletic. The Dodgers, who are one of three finalists for Sasaki...
January 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers are having their second meeting with Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki on Tuesday, according to a report from The Athletic. Read more: Dodgers to...
January 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
With a month before spring training opens, the Los Angeles Dodgers have had quite the successful offseason. But there is one free agent the Dodgers must sign before next...
January 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM -
From the Web › MLB.com
This story was excerpted from Sonja Chen’s Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
January 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
Monday was a wild day in the offseason of Roki Sasaki. Five teams have been told that they are no longer in the running for the 23-year-old: The San Francisco Giants...
January 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM -
From the Web › MLB.com
The Dodgers understand the importance of a top catcher. While superstars Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman grab plenty of headlines, Will Smith remains one...
January 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
Monday was a day filled with tons of Roki Sasaki news, as a handful of teams were reported to be out of the running for the Japanese superstar before three finalists...
January 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM -
From the Web › ESPN
Taking transactions away tells us a lot about how well your favorite franchise identifies talent.
January 14, 2025 at 4:35 AM -
From the Web › Los Angeles Times
The Dodgers are one of three MLB teams still in the running to sign Roki Sasaki, but have they done enough to sign the Japanese pitching star?
January 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM -
From the Web › Yahoo! Sports
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes has reached its final stage, and the Yankees don't even have a spot on the podium. The 23-year-old phenom has decided the finalists for his...
January 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › MLB.com
January 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
It's now publicly known that the San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, and New York Mets are no longer in the running for Roki Sasaki. Although the Los...
January 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › FOX Sports
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are winding down, with finalists emerging and teams being informed that they're out of the running.
January 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM -
From the Web › Dodgers Nation
The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the three finalists for 23-year-old Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. The San Diego Padres and Toronto...
January 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM