A new report suggests either the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Diego Padres could get a discount rate from Japanese ace Roki Sasaki.
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.
The rich got richer Thursday – and at the Padres' expense with Tanner Scott headed to the Dodgers and Jurickson Profar to the Braves.
Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with spring training already underway.
With ownership turmoil and no offseason additions, the Padres must figure out how to contend without the Japanese phenom they coveted.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Tanner Scott on a four-year deal for $72 million. Scott, 30, stays in the National League West division after spending the end of the 2024 season with the Padres.
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is soaking up the spotlight in the wake of joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, meeting LeBron James and Rui Hachimura at the Lakers game on Tuesday.
After winning their second title in five years, the Dodgers kept utilityman Tommy Edman with a $74 million, five-year contract, outfielder Teoscar Hernández with a $66 million three-year deal and right-hander Blake Treinen for $22 million over two years.
While the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays were battling it out for Roki Sasaki, the defending World Series champs seem to have won.
After weeks and weeks of silence, the Braves are finally on the board, landing an important piece at a decent price.