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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 fastball as a 17-year-old in 2019, part of a 194-pitch, 12-inning, 21-strikeout complete game in the national summer Koshien tournament.
Coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki announces he’s signing with the Dodgers
At his age and talent level, Sasaki folds in perfectly for a Dodgers club that was already planning on running a six-man rotation.
Meet Roki Sasaki, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ next Japanese superstar
What do you buy for the team that has everything? That is the question that the Los Angeles Dodgers have been wrestling with this winter. The answer, it would appear, is Roki Sasaki.
Ohtani informed the Los Angeles Dodgers they had landed prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
The Dodgers have announced their deal with prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, agreeing to a minor league contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus.
Who is Roki Sasaki? 10 things to know about the Japanese pitching sensation
Sasaki's nickname is a tribute to legendary Japanese starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, who was known as the "Monster of the Heisei," referring to different eras of the Japanese calendar. The 23-year-old lost both his father and grandfather during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers: Japanese ace agrees to deal with World Series champs
Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he announced Friday on Instagram. Sasaki, 23, was considered to be the best pitcher in the world not already under the employment of an MLB organization.
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Wants to Make MLB History for Japanese Pitcher
When Roki Sasaki was posted by his NPB team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, he was already regarded as one of the most talented young pitchers in the world
Dodgers land Roki Sasaki, the coveted Japanese phenom
The 23-year-old Japanese phenom has a fastball that regularly reaches triple digits and wowed MLB scouts at the World Baseball Classic in 2023.
Roki Sasaki says he's signing with Dodgers, giving them monster Japanese trio in rotation
Roki Sasaki was expected by many to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. They were right. The flame-throwing right-hander from Japan agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Friday, according to a post on his Instagram account. His signing bonus is reportedly $6.5 million, per The Athletic.
Dodgers' Next Big Signing? Japan's Home Run King Munetaka Murakami US-Bound
Japanese baseball's single-season home run record-holder Munetaka Murakami was recently seen on social media wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap.
Dodgers announce list of non-roster spring invitees – topped by Roki Sasaki
The Dodgers announced their list of non-roster invitees to spring training and it includes one big name – Roki Sasaki. Because of his status as an international free agent under age 25, the much-coveted Sasaki officially signed a minor-league contract and is not on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster.
MLB rumors: The next Japanese phenom coming after Roki Sasaki
The Los Angeles Dodgers have Roki Sasaki, but a new Japanese player named Munetaka Murakami is now getting attention.
Roki Sasaki, New Los Angeles Dodgers Ace, Was Once Advised to Get Tommy John Surgery
New Los Angeles Dodgers ace Roki Sasaki made an interesting revelation at his introductory press conference last week: He was once advised by doctors to get Tom ...
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Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Roki Sasaki, of Japan, pitches during their Pool B game ...
Should Roki Sasaki be considered a rookie? What to do about international players in first MLB season
There's not much question that while Major League Baseball remains the most prestigious and competitive league in the world, ...
Dodgers News: Roki Sasaki's Agent Opens Up on Entire Free Agency Process
Although Roki Sasaki seemed destined for the Los Angeles Dodgers from the beginning, his agent Joel Wolfe believed the Japanese phenom could have easily wound u ...
Astros' Dana Brown makes attention-catching Roki Sasaki admission
Roki Sasaki certainly gave plenty of teams hope, including the Astros, with general manager Dana Brown admitting as such.