What to Expect From Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki in MLB
The 23-year-old will become one of baseball's top free agents when he's posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines. But what will he bring to the table as a big leaguer?
Everything you need to know about Sasaki's signing process
Roki Sasaki, the ace Japanese right-hander, is poised to join a Major League Baseball organization before the 2025 season. The Chiba Lotte Marines, Sasaki's Nippon Professional Baseball team, announced that they will post the 23-year-old.
Why SF Giants will be able to afford top Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki
This past Saturday, the Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they will begin the process of posting 23-year-old right-hander Roki Sasaki. Considered by many to be one of the most best pitchers on the planet, Sasaki stands to make his long-awaited MLB debut next season.
What are the Mariners’ chances of signing Japanese ace Roki Sasaki?
For years, Seattle was regarded as a premier destination for Japanese players making the jump to Major League Baseball. The Mariners had strong ties across the Pacific: They had a longtime owner, Hiroshi Yamauchi,
Dodgers pitching thoughts: On Roki Sasaki, Bobby Miller’s year and the wave of injuries
The Dodgers have sought to, in the words of manager Dave Roberts, “paint the country of Japan blue” through their leveraging of last winter’s Japanese signings, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. They’ve fostered a strong relationship with Sasaki’s agent,
Roki Sasaki has little reason to consider Red Sox, even if they spend
It's hard to imagine Japanese ace Roki Sasaki wanting to come to the Red Sox based on their recent track record, writes John Tomase.
Seattle Mariners Reportedly Preparing a Pitch For Japanese Phenom Roki Sasaki
The Seattle Mariners will make an attempt to sign Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki when he is posted for free agency.
MLB rumors: Phillies' primary obstacle in possible Roki Sasaki free agency pursuit
Even though the Philadelphia Phillies will likely pursue Roki Sasaki, is is unlikely that they would be one of the favorites to sign him.
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