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Roki Sasaki, Dodgers

Dodgers Explore Trade Talks as Roki Sasaki's Deadline Draws Closer: Report

The Dodgers could trade for international bonus pool money as the deadline to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki nears its conclusion.

LA Times on MSN · 9h

As Roki Sasaki waiting game begins, Dodgers explore trades for more signing bonus money

MLB's 2025 international signing period opened, an annual date of significance in which top international amateur players can begin signing with MLB teams.

CBS Sports on MSN · 1d

MLB international free agency: Top non-Roki Sasaki players, bonus pools and more ahead of 2025 signing period

International free agency remains free agency because MLB and the MLB Players Association did not agree to an international draft during collective bargaining agreement t

Baltimore Orioles On SI on MSN · 13h

Baltimore Orioles Have MLB's Best International Prospect Outside of Roki Sasaki

With the baseball world ablaze with anticipation for where Roki Sasaki will go for his first MLB contract, international prospects as a whole are gettting a light shined on them. MLB prospect analysts Sam Dykstra,

FanSided on MSN · 15h

Dodgers shed more international prospects as Roki Sasaki decision nears

Even before the Los Angeles Dodgers had a second in-person meeting with Roki Sasaki on Jan. 14, they dropped some not-so-subtle hints that they were very confident they would be able to sign him. Over the weekend,

Roki Sasaki, Japan

CBS Sports on MSN · 15h

Roki Sasaki contract: What would free-agent deal have looked like for Japanese ace without IFA restrictions?

Major League Baseball's new international amateur free-agent signing cycle opened Wednesday, meaning that Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will soon make his long-awaited free-agent decision over the coming days.

The Associated Press on MSN · 20h

Why Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki’s MLB deal could spur chaos in Latin America

Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency that caused a domino effect among Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements are on hold pending his decision.

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 1d

Roki Sasaki's free agency: What you need to know as the Japanese star nears an MLB decision

One of the most highly anticipated and unique free agencies in Major League Baseball history is nearing its conclusion in the next 10 days. Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old, right-handed pitcher whose generational talent has been revered in his native Japan since he was a teenager,

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Where will Roki Sasaki sign (and when!) in MLB? Everything we know about the Japanese star's decision

The Roki Saski Sweepstakes are coming down to the wire in Major League Baseball. The 23-year-old Japanese pitching star has ...

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After Roki Sasaki says no, Mets sign 17-year-old with Rafael Devers comp for $5 million

The Mets have been in a verbal agreement to sign the No. 2 international prospect Elian Peña out of the Dominican Republic — ...

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The Toronto Blue Jays Can Now Officially Sign Roki Sasaki

The Toronto Blue Jays shocked the baseball world this week by being named as a finalist for 23-year-old Japanese right-hander ...

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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 ...

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Yankees' Michael Kay blasts Roki Sasaki's agent: 'Like an episode of The Bachelor'

On Tuesday, Kay came out and said the whole thing feels like a bad reality show on his solo midday show on ESPN New York.

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How Roki Sasaki’s life, career and outlook were shaped by disaster

Sasaki's baseball career to this point has been marked by transcendent highs and complicated lows. His life story may help explain why.

Detroit Tigers didn't meet with Japanese ace Roki Sasaki — but credit new regime for trying

The Detroit Tigers didn't try to sign Shohei Ohtani in 2017. A lot has changed since then, exemplified by an attempt to sign ...

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Mets signing top international free agent Elian Peña, who was ranked behind only Roki Sasaki

The Mets are making a huge splash in international free agency, signing 17-year-old shortstop Elian Peña from the Dominican ...

‘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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