Dodgers' Roki Sasaki: Set to pitch in Tokyo series
The Dodgers will be taking a cautious approach to Sasaki's workload this season, but they also recognize the importance of giving him a start in his native country. Fellow Japanese hurler Yoshinobu ...
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Column: Roki Sasaki is a Dodger. Here’s why it’s a great day for baseball
This is not a sad day for baseball. This is a great day for baseball. Roki Sasaki, arguably the best young pitcher in the world, is a Dodger. Sasaki announced his decision in an Instagram post Friday.
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Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki says he's signing with the Dodgers
Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers on a minor-league deal. Sasaki announced the decision himself in an Instagram post on Friday. Sasaki will receive a signing ...
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The burning question Roki Sasaki asked teams: Five takeaways from his first day as a Dodger
The rest of the baseball world might have always thought the Dodgers were getting Roki Sasaki. But as the team recruited the 23-year-old pitcher in recent weeks, front-office officials insist they ...
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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, ...
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How teams think Roki Sasaki’s ‘very serious’ demeanor will impact his signing decision
Where Roki Sasaki is leaning might be indicated simply by observing his demeanor. The 23-year-old Japanese right hander, who has produced great interest around the league as a potential ...
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Roki Sasaki’s finalists emerge after Yankees, Mets told they’re out of race
Roki Sasaki is narrowing down his choices — and it’s bad news for both local teams. The Yankees and Mets were each told the 23-year-old Japanese right-hander won’t be signing with them ...
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Roki Sasaki explains why he chose the Dodgers, what role Shohei Ohtani played in his decision
The Dodgers introduced right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki to the Los Angeles media on Wednesday, holding a press conference at Dodger Stadium. Just last week, Sasaki agreed to join the Dodgers after ...
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Roki Sasaki’s addition further separates the Dodgers from rest of the league: Law
Roki Sasaki did what everyone expected him to do all along — he picked the Los Angeles Dodgers. The defending World Series champs just added the favorite to win the NL Rookie of the Year award ...
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Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki says he wants to try an 'American hamburger' after signing with the Dodgers
Now that Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki has officially signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he is ready to enjoy some American food. "I haven’t tried any American hamburgers, so I’m really ...
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Massive Roki Sasaki Update: Which Teams Are Still in the Running After Mass Eliminations?
Now, there are at least four teams remaining. MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Roki Sasaki #14 of Team Japan walks off the mound at the end of the first inning against Team Me during the World Baseball ...
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How Roki Sasaki’s life, career and outlook were shaped by disaster
In the second row was a tall 8-year-old, Roki Sasaki. He was one of the youngest boys in the Little League program, tagging along with his older brother, Ryuki, the team’s shortstop. The coach ...