MLB, Roki Sasaki and Japan

MLB international free agency: Top non-Roki Sasaki players, bonus pools and more ahead of 2025 signing period
Star Japanese righty Roki Sasaki was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines in December and, because he is only 23, he falls under the international amateur free agency umbrella. He can't sign a Yamamoto contract. Sasaki will be able to sign starting on Jan. 15 ...
MLB rumors: Latest Roki Sasaki news as finalists emerge after teams eliminated from chase for Japanese ace
Feb. 10. Less than a month!  And yet, a good number of free agents remain. On our free agent tracker, three of the top eight are still unsigned. We could extend that out to five of the top 12, seven of the top 15 or 23 of the top 50.
Roki Sasaki Rumors: Bad News For Red Sox As Japanese Star Nears Decision
Boston Red Sox fans won't like the latest update on Roki Sasaki as the Japanese pitcher nears his free agency decision.
Latest on Roki Sasaki's free agency: Team to beat, MLB comps
Starting this week, the coveted 23-year-old Japanese free agent can pick his team. We dig into his strengths and potential landing spots.
MLB free agency: Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays reportedly the finalists for Roki Sasaki
MLB free agency is cruising right along, with many of the big names, including Juan Soto, off the board. But some impact players are still available, and the trade market has been active. Roki Sasaki,
Roki Sasaki rumors: Japanese ace is checking off teams | Are Yankees, Mets still in?
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki has begun eliminating teams. On Monday, Jack Curry of the YES Network reported that Sasaki “will not be signing with” the Yankees. The Athletic’s Will Sammon added that it is “unlikely” Sasaki signs with the Mets too.
Roki Sasaki Rumors: Dodgers, Padres & Blue Jays Finalists To Sign Japanese Phenom
The 2025 international signing period is set to begin on Jan. 15, which is the day Roki Sasaki is officially allowed to sign with an MLB club. Sasaki will have until Jan.
MLB: Roki Sasaki Tells a California Team He Won't Sign With Them
An MLB team based on the California West Coast has been ruled out by Roki Sasaki as his debut destination in the Major Leagues.
‘Absolutely insane’: Roki Sasaki chase has clubs rethinking prospect deals, seeking trades
As teams scramble to clear enough bonus money to sign Sasaki, some are seeking ways around prior handshake deals with ...
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Poll: Where Will Roki Sasaki Sign?
NPB star Roki Sasaki narrowed his field of possible teams to three. Will he sign in L.A., San Diego or Toronto? Cast a vote ...
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Roki Sasaki Q&A: Everything you need to know about MLB’s top international prize
Sasaki’s team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, officially “posted” him on December 9, 2024, which allowed MLB teams to start ...
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes will crown one winner, many potential losers
When Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Angels in Dec. 2017, it was seen as a curious career decision. Why would a ...
Roki Sasaki won’t sign with New York Yankees, Texas Rangers or San Francisco Giants
The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have been informed Roki Sasaki won’t be signing with them, people familiar with the ...
Here’s why Mets ‘stand out’ as landing spot for Roki Sasaki, per ESPN insider
On Monday, a panel of ESPN insiders, including Bradford Doolittle, Buster Olney, Kiley McDaniel and David Schoenfield, ...
With Roki Sasaki set to make a decision, Dodgers hope their pursuit pays off
The Dodgers are one of three MLB teams still in the running to sign Roki Sasaki, but have they done enough to sign the ...
Seattle Mariners Officially Miss Out on Free Agent Target Roki Sasaki
The Seattle Mariners offseason has moved at a slow pace but there was some progression on Jan. 13. The Mariners signed their ...