The Los Angeles Dodgers' newest headline starting pitcher believes he chose the place that can maximize his talent the most. During an introductory
Rōki Sasaki is a highly talented Japanese pitcher, known for his blazing fastball and devastating slider. He gained major attention in 2022 after throwing a perfect game with 19 strikeouts. Sasaki is regarded as one of Japan's top pitching prospects and has attracted MLB interest.
This is how it feels, anyway, and it isn't just because the Dodgers were revealed as the winners of the Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes on Friday. It is a big deal that one of the most talented pitchers on Earth is destined for Dodger Blue, but there's more going on here.
Sasaki opened his free agency window on Dec. 9, meaning he only has 45 days – until January 23 – to make a signing decision, or he would be forced to play another year with the Chiba Lotte ...
MLB Pipeline's top-ranked prospect ahead of the 2025 season is a Dodger -- not that it should come as much of a surprise. Two days after Roki Sasaki was officially introduced in Los Angeles, MLB Pipeline unveiled its Top 100 prospects on Friday,
No one likes waiting for the phone to ring. World Series Champions are no exception. Jack Flaherty — 29-years-old and coming off a season in which he pitched to a 13-7 record and a 3.17 ERA —
The Dodgers officially welcomed Roki Sasaki in a news conference at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, and he will now prepare for a highly anticipated rookie MLB season.
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Sasaki's baseball career to this point has been marked by transcendent highs and complicated lows. His life story may help explain why.
Despite an alarming number of recent Dodgers pitcher injuries, the franchise sold Roki Sasaki on the idea they would help him minimize his injury risk.