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Los Angeles Times · 12m

‘They all wanted him here.’ How Shohei Ohtani and other Dodgers recruited Roki Sasaki

Throughout Roki Sasaki’s highly anticipated posting process and free agency, the Dodgers knew the main pillars they wanted their courtship to be built upon.

Yardbarker on MSN · 3d

Who is Roki Sasaki? 10 things to know about the Japanese pitching sensation

Sasaki's nickname is a tribute to legendary Japanese starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, who was known as the "Monster of the Heisei," referring to different eras of the Japanese calendar. The 23-year-old lost both his father and grandfather during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 4d

Roki Sasaki to Dodgers: Japanese phenom joining World Series champions

Along with Blake Snell – signed to a five-year, $182 million contract in December. And Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was posted one year ago after seven dominant seasons in Japan, signed a $325 million contract – and was the starting pitcher for four of the Dodgers’ 11 postseason wins.

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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 ...

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Details Emerge From Toronto Blue Jays' Failed Pursuit of Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki

Before Roki Sasaki decided to sign with the Dodgers, the Blue Jays hosted 23-year-old ace on a visit featuring Bo Bichette, ...

Detroit Tigers didn't meet with Japanese ace Roki Sasaki — but credit new regime for trying

Roki Sasaki won't be signing with the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers have been informed they are out of the running for ...

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Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki sends 3-word message to fans during Lakers-Wizards

Roki Sasaki instantly became a polarizing figure among multiple fan bases when he left money on the table and signed with the ...

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Giants' Logan Webb makes 'Space Jam' reference in apparent reaction to Dodgers winning Roki Sasaki sweepstakes

The prized righty pitcher was one of the most sought-after international free agents in recent memory and picked the Dodgers ...

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Tom Krasovic: Roki Sasaki’s choice of Dodgers over Padres doesn’t change San Diego’s playoff path

You can’t hit a home run from the dugout. The Padres were right to pursue Roki Sasaki, even though, by the time the Japanese ...

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‘The homework assignment’: Inside the final weeks of the chase for Roki Sasaki

How a yearslong selection process ended with a sushi chef, a Bel Air mansion, and a text from the most famous baseball player ...

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Mookie Betts has advice for Shohei Ohtani: Get some sleep now before the 'baby comes'

Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting their first child. Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Mookie Betts ...

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