Ex-MLB GM: Why Mets have an edge in Roki Sasaki sweepstakes
The Mets were early adopters of NPB starting pitchers. Masato Yoshii was a rotation regular for the 1998 and 1999 Mets. At that point, only Hideo Nomo, Hideki Irabu and (briefly) Shigetoshi Hasegawa had started an MLB game in 35 years.
Roki Sasaki Rumors: Every MLB Team Urged To ‘Make Their Pitch’
Roki Sasaki is coming to MLB for the 2025 season after the Chiba Lotte Marines announced their intent to post the phenom pitcher for clubs to sign. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been heavily connected to Sasaki even before news of his eventual posting was confirmed,
NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines To Post Roki Sasaki For MLB Clubs
The previously unspecified arm injury that caused Sasaki to miss time in 2024 was reportedly “a bout with shoulder fatigue,” according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon. The young right-hander’s recent injury history is just about the only thing that could give potential suitors pause this offseason,
Japanese Star Roki Sasaki to Be Posted to MLB, Chiba Lotte Marines Announce
The Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball on Saturday announced that they will begin the process of transferring ace pitcher Rōki Sasaki to MLB via the posting system. Marines general manager Naoki Matsumoto said the following in a statement.
Marines to allow fireballer Roki Sasaki to move to MLB via posting system
The Chiba Lotte Marines announced on Saturday that they will allow pitcher Roki Sasaki to move to MLB this winter via the posting system. “Since I joined the team, the club has continuously listened to me about my future MLB challenge,
Roki Sasaki to Be Posted for MLB Teams by Japan's Chiba Lotte Marines
The offseason pitching market got a lot more interesting with Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki set to be posted for MLB teams. Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, the
Roki Sasaki, long-rumored Dodgers target, will be posted to MLB by Chiba Lotte Marines
Star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki will be posted to Major League Baseball, his team the Chiba Lotte Marines announced on Friday. The 23-year-old Sasaki is two years before full free agency and will be subject to MLB’s international bonus pool limits.
Chiba Lotte Marines to post Roki Sasaki for MLB clubs
Hot Stove discusses the Chiba Lotte Marines announcing that they will make star NPB pitcher Roki Sasaki for MLB clubs through the posting system
Roki Sasaki Likely to Spurn Dodgers for Unlikely Reason: Report
While every team can afford to sign Roki Sasaki, the Los Angeles Dodgers have two prominent Japanese stars to help recruit the 23-year-old. Might that hurt?
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,
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.
Chiba Lotte Marines to post Japanese star Roki Sasaki to MLB
Roki Sasaki, the Japanese right-hander considered one of the most talented pitchers in the world, will be posted to MLB, the ...
Roki Sasaki's Camp Telling Teams His Destination is 'Not a Foregone Conclusion': Report
Despite rumors to the contrary, representatives for pitcher Roki Sasaki are reportedly telling major league teams that his ...
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This past Saturday, the Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they will begin the process of posting 23-year-old right-hander ...
Japanese pitching phenom predicted by MLB observers to join Shohei with the Dodgers
Baseball observers predict that Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki may head to the Los Angeles Dodgers if he gets posted by ...
Padres Have Special Connection That Could Land Them Roki Sasaki
T he Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they are posting top pitching prospect Roki Sasaki on Friday night, meaning that ...
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Everything you need to know about Sasaki's signing process
The Chiba Lotte Marines, Sasaki's Nippon Professional Baseball team, announced that they will post the 23-year-old.