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Dodgers Aren't Ruining Baseball

Alexander: Are we really surprised that Roki Sasaki is a Dodger?

The Japanese phenom will join countrymen Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in blue, but this addition isn’t about the Dodgers bludgeoning the rest of the sport with their financial might.

Newsweek on MSN · 35m

The Dodgers Aren't Ruining Baseball After Signing Roki Sasaki; They're Just Better At It Than Everyone Else

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't ruining baseball following their latest Roki Sasaki signing — they're just better at it than everyone else in MLB.

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Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers

Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a move many baseball executives have long expected.

Athletics Sign Shotaro Morii To A Record-Breaking Contract

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The Athletics Sign Shotaro Morii To A Record-Breaking Contract

In keeping with their newfound profligacy, this week it was announced that the Athletics signed 18-year-old Japanese star (in waiting?) Shotaro Morii to a record-setting deal, with a $1,510,500 bonus.

The New York Times · 1d

Athletics signee Shotaro Morii is charting a rare path for Japanese baseball players

Japanese baseball stars have almost exclusively come to MLB after playing in NPB. Morii is breaking precedent by signing with the A's.

Last Word on Sports on MSN · 1d

A’s Sign Japanese High School Phenom Shotaro Morii

Just two hours after the 2025 international signing period opened on Jan. 15, the Athletics made a splash. The team announced they officially signed 18-year-old Japanese sensation Shotaro Morii to a minor league deal accompanied by a $1.

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Phils add NPB All-Star right-hander Aoyagi as non-roster invitee

The Phillies have been trying to get into the Japanese baseball market for years. They hope Koyo Aoyagi is the first step.

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Phillies add Japanese pitcher Koyo Aoyagi as a spring training nonroster invitee

The Phillies have added right-handed pitcher Koyo Aoyagi as an additional spring training nonroster invitee, the team ...

Brewers sign a pitcher from Japanese league with one of the most unique fastballs in baseball

The Milwaukee Brewers announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Elvin Rodriguez, who spent all of last season pitching in ...

Toronto Blue Jays one of two finalists to sign star Japanese free agent pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays are reported to be one of two finalists to sign All-Star Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki.

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Baseball: Sasaki's move to MLB at 23 breaks precedent

Roki Sasaki's move to MLB from the Lotte Marines at the age of 23 marks a landmark change in the dynamic that exists between Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball as well as future ...

Roki Sasaki contract: How MLB rules limit Japanese ace's Dodgers deal, and why he is worth much more

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki made his free-agent decision on Friday, agreeing to join the World Series champion Los Angeles ...

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