Roki Sasaki (Japanese: 佐々木 朗希, Hepburn: Sasaki Rōki, born November 3, 2001), nicknamed "the Monster of the Reiwa Era" (令和の怪物, Reiwa no Kaibutsu), is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines.He made his NPB debut in 2021 for …

Jan 13, 2025 · Several teams are being informed that they are no longer in the running for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki, and the Cubs are apparently one of them. According to Jeff Passan, the obvious options of the Dodgers and Padres are joined by the Blue Jays.

Dec 30, 2024 · In an offseason already featuring the availability of stars like Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Alex Bregman, Garrett Crochet, Kyle Tucker, et al., Roki Sasaki isn’t the singular prize. However, the amateur earnings limit placed upon him by the rules of international free agency does make him one of the most valuable players any team could acquire ...

Jan 13, 2025 · Beyond that, Sasaki and agent Joel Wolfe have largely kept things to the vest. But what else do we know? Sasaki is one of the most unique free agents of his time. Why? Let's break it down, one...

Dec 15, 2024 · It took a while for the news to become official, but MLB's offseason market has a fresh option in the form of a 23-year-old ace pitcher. His name is Roki Sasaki, and he could change everything...

Jan 18, 2025 · The mighty Dodgers, that Evil Empire on the West Coast, have struck again, signing Japanese phenom Rōki Sasaki.

Dec 17, 2024 · The Chicago Cubs shocked the baseball world by recently trading for Houston Astros all-star Kyle Tucker — and they aren't done yet. The latest: The Cubs reportedly traded star Cody Bellinger to the Yankees late Tuesday and are in the running for Japanese megastar and free agent pitcher Rōki Sasaki.

Jan 13, 2025 · Well, so much for the Rōki Sasaki dream. The Chicago Cubs have been informed that they are out of the running to sign the Japanese free agent. The Cubs are the latest team that has been told they are no longer in the running for Sasaki on Monday following the Yankees, Mets, Giants and Rangers.

Dec 20, 2024 · Rōki Sasaki is a 23-year-old phenom who pitched four seasons for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Nippon Professional Baseball. Over the last four years, he logged a...

Dec 31, 2024 · Six teams have been publicly confirmed as meeting with Sasaki: The New York Yankees and Mets, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers and, most recently, Los Angeles Dodgers. More...