Toronto Blue Jays Officially Miss Out Again as Roki Sasaki Signs with Dodgers
Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers flex Evil Empire might in signing of Roki Sasaki and give rest of MLB reason to grumble — especially Jays, Padres
For Dodgers fans, it’s cause for celebration. For the rest of the league, it’s a disappointing conclusion and another reason to gripe and groan about the growing might of MLB’s new evil empire.
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Blue Jays stuck in neutral after losing out on Roki Sasaki
"I'm sorry, Toronto." That's how ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan summed up yet another failed Toronto Blue Jays free agent pursuit. The culprit this time?
Blue Jays get OF Myles Straw and $2M in pool space from Guardians, but then miss out on Sasaki
Toronto acquired $2 million in international signing bonus pool allocation from the Cleveland Guardians that could be used in its pursuit of Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki as part of a trade that also brought underperforming outfielder Myles Straw to the Blue Jays.
If the Blue fits? RHP Roki Sasaki down to Dodgers, Jays, per report
Right-hander Roki Sasaki, the covered Japanese free agent, has whittled down a list of suitors to two finalists, according to a report by veteran MLB reporter Francys Romero. Sasaki eliminated the San Diego Padres and will choose between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, the report claims.
MLB Insider: How do Blue Jays, Padres pivot after missing out on Roki Sasaki?
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have come to an end, with the Los Angeles Dodgers signing the Japanese phenom to a minor-league contract. He will receive a $6.5 mil
Toronto Blue Jays Acquire Speedy Outfielder, Bonus Money in Trade
The Toronto Blue Jays swung a trade on Friday, just minutes after we heard they were looking to acquire more international bonus money as part of their hope to
Projecting Roki Sasaki Onto The Dodgers, Padres, And Blue Jays
Roki Sasaki will sign with either the Dodgers, Padres, or Blue Jays. Here's how their pitching staffs would look with the Japanese sensation in the fold.
Magic Johnson welcomes Roki Sasaki to Dodgers with signed Lakers jersey
Magic Johnson welcomes Roki Sasaki by gifting him a signed Lakers jersey as the Dodgers’ newest star arrives in LA.
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki announces deal with Los Angeles Dodgers
Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the 23-year-old announced Friday on Instagram. The details of the contract weren’t disclosed at the time of announcement.
Dream rotation for Blue Jays that is still an option after Roki Sasaki whiff
The Toronto Blue Jays couldn't land Roki Sasaki in the end, but Ross Atkins still has plenty of options to improve his pitching rotation.
Roki Sasaki field might be down to two teams – Dodgers and Blue Jays
The Padres have reportedly been eliminated as a destination for the Japanese right-hander. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays traded for additional international bonus pool money.
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Report: Sasaki sweepstakes down to Blue Jays, Dodgers as Padres pivot to other international free agents
And then there were two. According to reports from The Athletic’s Will Sammon and Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com, the San Diego Padres appear to have dropped out of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, with the franchise pivoting to a pair of international prospects from the Dominican Republic,