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'We were there when no one was': The inside story on how the Dodgers landed Rōki Sasaki
Nonetheless, similar feelings resurfaced this January as the Dodgers awaited the decision of Rōki Sasaki, the latest pitching phenom out of Japan. Because Sasaki was posted by his club before ...
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On day of tragedy, Sasaki lets pitches send message of hope
Roki Sasaki’s dazzling debut in the World Baseball Classic came on a day that he doesn’t talk much about. Twelve years ago on March 11, Sasaki’s father and grandparents were killed in the ...
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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 ...
Los Angeles Times29d
Roki Sasaki is down with L.A. New Dodgers pitcher learns city’s fingers sign at Lakers game
Roki Sasaki was shown Tuesday night on the Crypto.com Arena video screen during the first half of the Lakers’ game against the Washington Wizards. The crowd went nuts, giving the 23-year-old ...
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Rōki Sasaki Signed Dodgers Contract 'Based on Where I Can Grow as a Player the Most'
During an introductory press conference Wednesday, Rōki Sasaki told reporters his decision to sign with the Dodgers was "purely based on where I can grow as a player the most." "I spent the past ...
Los Angeles Times29d
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 ...
The New York Times1mon
Roki Sasaki dons new uniform at Dodgers introduction: ‘More focused than ever’
The latest sterling Los Angeles Dodger officially arrived Wednesday afternoon as the franchise formally introduced Roki Sasaki. The 23-year-old right-hander’s fastball has touched 102 mph.
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Yankees thrilled with international class despite missing out on Roki Sasaki
There was never a doubt that the Yankees — like everyone else in baseball — wanted Roki Sasaki. And if the Japanese right-hander ended up in The Bronx, that would have been just fine with ...
FanSided29d
Roki Sasaki's first Dodgers presser made painfully clear why he spurned the Padres
Right until the very end, the San Diego Padres thought they had a real shot at landing Roki Sasaki, doing everything possible — from giving him a star-studded tour of the city to ensuring they ...
Sports Illustrated1mon
Padres Were Willing to Pay Roki Sasaki More Than $10 Million to Sign, But He Still Chose Dodgers
One of the most interesting offseason storylines in MLB is finally over. The chase for Roki Sasaki was down to the San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The reasons for ...
Forbes11d
Rintaro Sasaki Excels As Teenage Trailblazer For Japanese Ball Players
Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old right-handed pitcher with a devastating splitter, was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines in December 2024 after four seasons (2021-2024). He cost the Los Angeles Dodgers ...
The Boston Globe29d
Shohei Ohtani informed the Dodgers they had landed prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani broke the news to the Dodgers that prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki was joining the team. Ohtani sent a text to Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew ...