Sasaki was officially posted by his NPB team, Chiba Lotte Marines, on Dec. 9, opening the 45-day window for him to sign. So, he'll have to make a decision on his MLB future by Jan. 23. If Los ...

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 ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been busy this offseason. They have signed star players like Blake Snell and Rōki Sasaki. However, they could still make some depth signings before opening day.

Just over two weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training for the start of a new season, MLB.com has unveiled the top 100 prospects ...

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 ...

Roki Sasaki is already mingling with the other stars in Los Angeles. Just days after the Dodgers signed the Japanese phenom, Sasaki was sitting courtside for the Lakers game Tuesday night at ...

Starting pitcher Rōki Sasaki announced his intention to ... Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't envision him being ready by Opening Day, though (via MLB.com's Sonja Chen). Ohtani should ...

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.

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 ...