Sasaki, Dodgers and Padres

Padres watch as Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers. Where does San Diego turn now?
With ownership turmoil and no offseason additions, the Padres must figure out how to contend without the Japanese phenom they coveted.
Padres will have to move on without Roki Sasaki, who chooses Dodgers
Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki chose to sign with the Dodgers, an announcement he made 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.
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 an extensive free-agent recruitment process that included multiple meetings with the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres.
Dodgers introduce Roki Sasaki, who says Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto didn't influence his decision to join team
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their latest talent coup on Wednesday, officially introducing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki as a member of the team. After statements from Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten and president of baseball operations Andrew Friedmen,
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.
Roki Sasaki Reveals Motivation in Signing With Dodgers Over Padres, Blue Jays, Others
President, Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman and Pitcher Roki Sasaki talk during a Los Angeles Dodgers press conference at Dodger Sta
Ohtani informed the Los Angeles Dodgers they had landed prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
The Dodgers have introduced prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, who agreed to a minor league contract with a $6.5 million signing bonus
Padres' top 4 bargain bin free agent targets
The Padres are finalists for Roki Sasaki and they should follow up with these free agents this offseason amid ownership ...
San Diego Padres Reportedly Eliminated From Roki Sasaki Chase
According to multiple reports, the Padres are out on Sasaki and it's down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.
THE SAN DIEGO PADRES ARE IN ROKI SASAKI'S FINAL THREE!
The San Diego Padres are one of the final three teams being considered by Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki.
Rōki Sasaki Rumors: Padres Were Prepared to Offer $10M Contract Before Dodgers Deal
Rōki Sasaki may have taken a pay cut in order to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The San Diego Padres were willing to offer Sasaki more than $10 ...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series ...
Roki Sasaki Had Second Meeting With Padres in San Diego in Massive Development
The San Diego Padres have received another Roki Sasaki meeting. As the sweepstakes intensify, teams are already being told ...
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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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Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s role in the Dodgers signing Roki Sasaki
The Los Angeles Dodgers have managed to add even more firepower to their already stacked roster by signing the 23-year-old Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki. Sasaki, renowned for his rocket of a ...
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Padres Have Been Eliminated From Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes: Report
The San Diego Padres have reportedly been eliminated from the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays as the final two teams remaining in the chase.
Fans accuse Dodgers and Rob Manfred of spending without limit to buy another championship: "This is embarrassing for MLB"
The reigning World Series champions already have the rest of the league up in arms over their payroll, but that hasn't stopped them from spending big once again this week. The Dodg ...