Roki Sasaki, Dodgers and San Diego Padres

Padres owner puts blame for not signing star pitcher Roki Sasaki on lawsuit by widow of deceased former owner
San Diego Padres owners claim that a lawsuit filed by the late owner's wife impacted their ability to sign star pitcher Roki Sasaki in free agency.
Padres GM on Roki Sasaki Signing With Dodgers: 'We Want Players Who Want to Be Here'
San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller speaks out after his team's failed pursuit of Roki Sasaki, who chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Padres Ownership Turmoil May Have Pushed Roki Sasaki to Sign With Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced Roki Sasaki as the newest member of their team Wednesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. The moment was cringeworthy fo
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.
Roki Sasaki Reveals Motivation in Signing With Dodgers Over Padres, Blue Jays, Others
In addition to his motivation in joining the Dodgers, Sasaki was asked about the impact both Ohtani and fellow Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto had on his signing. He made it known it wasn't a priority to have Japanese teammates, but wanted to ensure he would be embraced by his new city.
MLB Analyst Who Predicted Roki Sasaki Would Sign With Padres Says Dodgers Should Be Investigated
The Los Angeles Dodgers landed Roki Sasaki, and there are inevitably some who want to spoil the story. Less than an hour after Sasaki announced he was joining t
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.
The San Diego Padres family lawsuit takes another Roki turn
Did the lawsuit filed by late Padres owner Peter Seidler's wife against his brothers cause San Diego to lose out on signing free agent Roki Sasaki? The latest round of public statements suggests it's at least possible.
Padres Owner’s Brother Blames Widow’s Lawsuit for Losing Roki Sasaki
As the San Diego Padres worked to finalize negotiations with Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki, a legal dispute involving the late Padres owner Peter Seidler’s family added turmoil to the team’s offseason.
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Is Roki Sasaki the best pitching prospect ever? Here's what execs said
MLB teams have coveted Roki Sasaki since he broke Shohei Ohtani's Japanese high school record by reaching 101 mph with his ...
This Cubs-Padres trade would more than make up for Jed Hoyer's Roki Sasaki miss
The Chicago Cubs never really got their foot in the door with Roki Sasaki, but Jed Hoyer could dial up the San Diego Padres ...
Tom Krasovic: Roki Sasaki’s choice of Dodgers over Padres doesn’t change San Diego’s playoff path
Sasaki named them one of his three finalists, joined by the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. If nothing else, such ...
MLB rumors: Dodgers, Padres making calls to acquire international bonus pool money for Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki continues to be the belle of the free agency ball -- with the Dodgers and Padres looking to improve their chances ...
How close were the Padres to landing Roki Sasaki? Takeaways from his press conference
The Dodgers officially welcomed Roki Sasaki in a news conference at Dodger Stadium Wednesday, and he will now prepare for a highly anticipated rookie MLB season.