The Toronto Blue Jays still have the opportunity to secure an “A” grade for their offseason moves. Initially, Toronto’s offseason was defined by near-misses. They fell short on Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, and Roki Sasaki. However, things may be starting to shift in their favor. Earlier this week, the Blue Jays signed All-Star outfielder Anthony … Read more
It was the result everyone anticipated, but not the one everyone hoped for. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers introduced Roki Sasaki, their latest international acquisition. The 23-year-old Japanese pitching sensation signed a minor league deal last week, which included a $6.5 million signing bonus. The Philadelphia Phillies were never major contenders in what initially … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers ultimately emerged as the winners of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, although the San Diego Padres were serious contenders throughout much of the process. After receiving interest from over 20 teams, Sasaki narrowed his options to three finalists: the Dodgers, Padres, and the Toronto Blue Jays, who surprisingly became a late addition … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured free agent reliever Tanner Scott on a four-year, $72 million contract Sunday morning. This deal marks a significant setback for the San Diego Padres and another victory for their NL West rivals. With Scott’s addition, the Dodgers have bolstered their bullpen, while the Padres have yet to make a major … Read more
It seems like the Toronto Blue Jays often come close to landing top free agents but ultimately fall short. This trend has been evident with players like Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, Max Fried, Corbin Burnes, and now Roki Sasaki. Despite their efforts to bolster their roster, the Blue Jays have struggled to seal the deal, … Read more
The San Diego Padres face several key decisions this offseason as they gear up for the 2025 season. So far, they’ve refrained from making any significant financial moves and have largely maintained the status quo. However, they remain in contention for right-hander Roki Sasaki. If they fail to secure Sasaki, the team will need to … Read more
The Padres have emerged from the last two international signing periods with some of the top prospects available. However, when this year’s signing window opens on Wednesday, don’t expect much activity — at least not until Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki makes his decision. The Padres are among the finalists for Sasaki, alongside the Dodgers and … Read more
The San Diego Padres are reportedly cautiously optimistic about signing free-agent pitcher Roki Sasaki, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Earlier on Monday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Sasaki had narrowed his choices to three teams: the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Padres. Nightengale previously described the Dodgers and Padres as the … Read more
Ever since the announcement that young Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki would be posted by Nippon Professional Baseball’s Chiba Lotte Marines, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been considered the favorites to sign him. One team has already capitalized on that expectation. Due to Sasaki’s age (23 years old), his posting comes with a restriction: he can … Read more
Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki is poised to be the most sought-after talent in Major League Baseball’s upcoming international signing period, set to commence on January 15, 2025. The San Diego Padres, among other teams, have expressed strong interest in securing Sasaki’s services to bolster their rotation. However, recent developments within the Padres’ ownership structure … Read more
