Projecting Roki Sasaki Onto Dodgers, Padres, And Blue Jays

Dodgers flex Evil Empire might in signing of Roki Sasaki and give rest of MLB reason to grumble — especially Jays, Padres
Roki Sasaki is a Los Angeles Dodger, and few in the baseball industry are particularly surprised. The 23-year-old Japanese hurler, one of the most promising talents in the nation’s storied baseball history,
MLB rumors: Padres, Blue Jays make moves with potential Roki Sasaki implications
The Blue Jays announced on Friday that they've obtained outfielder Myles Straw, cash, and international bonus signing pool space from the Guardians in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.
Padres In Hot Pursuit To Sign World Series Champion After Dropping Out On Roki Sasaki
The San Diego Padres are reportedly taking taking interest in signing a World Series champion after missing out on Roki Sasaki.
MLB News: Rōki Sasaki Reportedly Out on Padres Contract amid Dodgers Rumors
The race to sign Rōki Sasaki appears to be down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. Per MLB insider Francys Romero, the San Diego Padres are
MLB rumors: Padres' Roki Sasaki pursuit could be impacted by international signing
The Padres will sign left-hander and international amateur free agent Carlos Alvarez, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon. That's an intriguing development given that the Padres are considered one of the three finalists (alongside the Dodgers and Blue Jays) in the running for Japanese ace Roki Sasaki.
Bryce Miller: Roki Sasaki’s ‘Clydesdale stomp’ decision to join Dodgers pains Padres
In San Diego, news that one-man Powerball ticket Roki Sasaki has decided to join the Dodgers was more than a gut punch. It was a steel-toed boot to the shin, a Clydesdale stomp to the foot, a right hook to the jaw. This hurt in all kinds of ways, big and bigger than big.
No to Padres, Yes to Dodgers: Japanese Phenom Roki Sasaki Chooses L.A.
The Padres, with Japanese star Yu Darvish on the roster, felt they had a legitimate shot at Sasaki, and they had more money to play with, almost $6.26 million, than L.A. But the Dodgers, who eliminated the Padres on their way to the World Series last season, prevailed again.
Roki Sasaki signs with the Dodgers: MLB experts discuss his fit and the fallout
For some teams in Major League Baseball, the chase for Roki Sasaki could not be measured in mere months. It lasted for years. One of those teams, the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, concluded that pursuit on Friday night by landing the star pitcher from Japan.
Roki Sasaki chooses Dodgers over Padres, Blue Jays
The Padres’ underwhelming offseason reached another level of disappointment on Friday. Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki chose to sign with the Dodgers, he announced on Instagram. That leaves the Padres to face an uncertain path in the months leading up to the 2025 season and to face the reality of their closest and most irksome rival going forward with yet another star player.
Padres latest signings suggest they're out of Roki Sasaki sweepstakes
Adding top-level international talent is never a bad thing, even if it likely means you’re not going to be signing the biggest fish in the pool. According to multiple reports the Padres have agreed to 7-figure deals with a pair of Dominican teenagers,
Dodgers on the verge of good news as Padres raise white flag on Roki Sasaki chase
It's hard to give the Padres credit for anything, but they gave their pitch to Roki Sasaki their best shot. Reports suggested they threw everything at him in their wooing attempts; they invited him into a player's home,
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Padres plot new course without Sasaki
So now what? Roki Sasaki was the Padres' Plan A this winter. They hoped desperately to woo the ace Japanese right-hander as ...
Padres to Sign Top International Prospects in Surprise Move
The San Diego Padres may be out of the running for free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki, who is MLB’s highest-ranked international prospect. The Padres were initially ...
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Padres To Sign Top International Prospects Jhoan De La Cruz, Carlos Alvarez
The Padres are finalizing deals with a pair of Dominican prospects and could be out of the Roki Sasaki race. Read more at MLB ...
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Could Padres trade Cease? Arraez? Why the hold up on Bregman?
With Spring Training only a month away and dozens of free agents still looking for jobs, it seemed like a good time to dive into the inbox and answer some hot stove questions. Some questions have been ...
Roki Sasaki reportedly down to two MLB options as free agency decision nears
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is close to making his MLB decision, with two top teams vying for his signature. A game-changing ...
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Padres To Sign Martín Maldonado To Minor League Deal
The Padres and catcher Martín Maldonado have agreed to a minor league deal with an invite to big league camp, reports Dennis ...
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Maldonado, Padres agree to non-roster contract (sources)
While the Padres wait on a decision from Roki Sasaki, they’ve added a potential batterymate. San Diego agreed to a deal with ...
3 Dylan Cease trade destinations if the Padres can’t land Roki Sasaki
If the San Diego Padres fall short on Roki Sasaki and decide to blow it up, here are a few logical Dylan Cease trade landing spots.