What Yankees are saying about Japanese ace Roki Sasaki
Asked if the Yankees will utilize Japanese players that once wore pinstripes, like Masahiro Tanaka, in the recruitment process, Cashman didn’t reveal any components of his team’s presentation to the young starter. He isn’t sure when the Yankees will have a chance to meet with Sasaki yet either.
Roki Sasaki free agency: What Japanese ace is looking for in his first MLB team after leaving NPB
One of the top questions concerning the rest of Major League Baseball's offseason is just what, pray tell, Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki will prioritize when he chooses his next employer. Sasaki's agent Joel Wolfe attempted to provide some insight into how his client views and thinks about that decision on Tuesday,
Where Mets stand in hunt for free-agent Japanese star Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki’s free agency is set to accelerate next week, with the Japanese star pitcher expected to begin convening in the U.S. with interested teams.
Japanese phenom Sasaki posted for MLB teams
Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball as expected as the Winter Meetings began in Dallas on Monday. Teams may begin negotiating with the 23-year-old right-hander as of Tuesday,
Phillies say they would ‘love to have’ Roki Sasaki, a world-class pitcher from Japan
The Phillies were involved in the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes last December. Dave Dombrowski plans to pursue Sasaki, who had a 2.02 ERA in 69 starts over the last four seasons in Japan.
Roki Sasaki rumors: Which teams are the best fits for star Japanese pitcher?
Roki Sasaki remains one of the best pitchers available in free agency. Here's which teams would be the best fits for the Japanese superstar.
Is Rōki Sasaki a lock to the Dodgers? The latest on the Japanese phenom's free agency
The Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes have begun. The top international free agent was officially posted this week, opening a 45-day window for teams to make their pitches to the 23-year-old flamethrower from Japan .
Red Sox boss on what sets Boston apart from other Roki Sasaki suitors
Roki Sasaki is coming to MLB, and earlier this week Craig Breslow laid out why the Red Sox could be a great fit for the ...
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Nippon Professional Baseball
The Hanshin Tigers of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced last night that they’ve made right-hander Koyo Aoyagi available to major league teams via the posting system. Jon Morosi ...
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The Orioles’ pool of potential starting pitchers is draining quickly. Here’s who’s left.
Pro: Last season was a bounce-back year for Flaherty, who made 28 starts for the Tigers and Dodgers, plus five more during ...
What to expect from Roki Sasaki's free agency with the Cubs in pursuit
Sasaki could be a fit for pretty much any team. Because he’s transitioning to MLB before turning 25 and logging six years in ...
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Rakuten Eagles Sign Spencer Howard, Miguel Yajure
The Rakuten Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball have signed right-handed pitchers Spencer Howard and Miguel Yajure.
Tigers have interest in Roki Sasaki. But do they have a realistic shot?
"Every team in baseball wants Sasaki," Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said. "We do, too." ...
New Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd sees potential in rotation — and team still might add to it
The Cubs made a strong impression on left-hander Matthew Boyd when he faced them as a member of the Guardians in his first ...
Roki Sasaki in play for Yankees, Mets - and virtually every other MLB club
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki has been posted, beginning the process of signing with an MLB club by mid-to-late January. The ...