The seven teams already connected to Rōki Sasaki reportedly aren't the only clubs in the running to sign the Japanese free-agent pitcher. Sasaki has spoken with "at least" one other team this ...

Sasaki, who has been one of the most intriguing arms in Japan dating back to his high school days, saw his stuff take a slight step back this year as he dealt with injuries. Durability is his ...

Baseball fans at least know one team Japanese star Rōki Sasaki won't be signing with this offseason. San Francisco Giants general manager Zack Minasian told reporters Monday that Sasaki's ...

Sasaki opened his free agency window on Dec. 9, meaning he only has 45 days – until January 23 – to make a signing decision, or he would be forced to play another year with the Chiba Lotte ...

Editor's Note: The story below originally ran in November, after Roki Sasaki's NPB team pledged to post the Japanese star pitcher. Sasaki announced Friday he was signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Rōki Sasaki saga won’t wrap up for at least two more weeks, but some light has been shed on the cherished right-handed pitcher from Japan, a focused and driven figure who will grace the ...

With just two days before the window to sign him opens, the field for star Japanese right-hander Rōki Sasaki has narrowed - setting up a likely battle between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles ...

Even with Soto no longer available, there are plenty of other top-tier free agents, including Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki and slugging first baseman Pete Alonso. And as Soto himself knows ...

For reference, the highest velocity Ohtani has reached in MLB is 101.4. In a WBC warmup game, Rōki Sasaki threw this pitch at 102.5 MPH! He and Shohei Ohtani are the only two Japanese pitchers to ...