Hurricane Milton may have cost Rays a shot at signing prized Roki Sasaki
3 days ago · “We have a good relationship with Roki’s agent (Joel Wolfe), and Roki is a very big fan of (pitching coach) Kyle Snyder,” Rays international scouting director Steve Miller said Wednesday.
From Tucker to Sasaki: Cubs' aggressive offseason could change
Dec 17, 2024 · The Chicago Cubs shocked the baseball world by recently trading for Houston Astros all-star Kyle Tucker — and they aren't done yet. The latest: The Cubs reportedly traded star Cody Bellinger to the Yankees late Tuesday and are in the running for Japanese megastar and free agent pitcher Rōki Sasaki.
Rōki Sasaki stats, what to know about superstar Japanese pitcher
3 days ago · Sasaki boasts incredible velocity, bringing arguably the hardest fastball Japan has ever seen. Sasaki has reached as high as 102.5 mph, albeit during a warmup game for the 2023 World Baseball...
Dodgers win Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes, cementing status as …
20 hours ago · 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 winning the Rōki Sasaki ...
Roki Sasaki free agency: Why Dodgers are favorites for Japanese …
Nov 11, 2024 · MLB teams will be able to offer him only as much as they have left in their international amateur signing bonus pools. Only two teams, the Dodgers and the Orioles, have more than $2 million in...
Cubs Far From Favorites, Still Viewed as ‘Serious Players’ for Rōki Sasaki
Dec 19, 2024 · Speaking of which, the Cubs are still viewed as “serious players” for Sasaki following their addition of Kyle Tucker to a roster that includes Shōta Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki.
Roki Sasaki Rumors and Free Agency 2024-25 - MLB.com
4 days ago · MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, who is seeking an MLB opportunity via the posting system. At 23 years old, Sasaki is subject to international bonus pool money restrictions, which are placed on foreign-born players unless they are at least 25
Is Rōki Sasaki a lock to the Dodgers? The latest on the Japanese …
Dec 11, 2024 · Sasaki might've commanded something similar if he were available on the open market, but because he is not yet 25, he is subject to international amateur free-agent restrictions.
Roki Sasaki's posting likely will extend into 2025 signing period, …
Nov 21, 2024 · Roki Sasaki’s posting will likely extend into the 2025 international signing period, according to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, allowing teams as much as $7,555,500 to sign the prized Japanese pitcher.
Who is Roki Sasaki? Meet star Japanese pitcher heading to MLB in …
Nov 9, 2024 · Given Japan's propensity to produce aces in rapid succession, it's no wonder Dave Roberts & Co. have turned their attention to 23-year-old righty Roki Sasaki, who is being posted by his 2024...