During his free agency meetings, Japanese pitching sensation Rōki Sasaki faced a basketball related question from multiple teams, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Interested clubs asked whether Sasaki envisioned himself following the career path of Michael Jordan or Kevin Durant, probing whether he wanted to build a championship team from ...

Jan 15, 2025 · It is down to three teams for Japanese ace Rōki Sasaki, with Jeff Passan of ESPN reporting that these clubs are the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays.

Dec 7, 2024 · According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, that will then open a 45-day window for MLB teams to sign him, and he can make a final decision once the international amateur signing period opens on Jan....

Jan 17, 2025 · ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Monday that the Padres, Dodgers and Blue Jays were the three finalists for Sasaki after several clubs, including the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs, were told...

Jan 18, 2025 · According to multiple sources, the Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes are officially over. The 23-year-old righty from Japan is set to agree to a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, adding another dominant arm to an already deep starting rotation.

Nov 9, 2024 · In an article released for ESPN in the wee hours of Saturday morning, Jeff Passan listed the Jays as one of seven other teams that could land the pitcher due to the city being a large international hub. The other teams listed were the San Diego Padres, the New York Mets and Yankees, the Chicago Cubs, the Texas Ranger, and the Tampa Bay Rays.

Nov 9, 2024 · In an article released for ESPN in the wee hours of Saturday morning, Jeff Passan listed the Jays as one of seven other teams that could land the pitcher due to the city being a large international hub. The other teams listed were the San Diego Padres, the New York Mets and Yankees, the Chicago Cubs, the Texas Ranger, and the Tampa Bay Rays.

In an article released for ESPN in the wee hours of Saturday morning, Jeff Passan listed the Jays as one of seven other teams that could land the pitcher due to the city being a large...

Dec 7, 2024 · According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the 23-year-old fireballer from Japan will be posted for MLB teams during the Winter Meetings this week. Sasaki is considered by many to be the best young...

Jan 22, 2025 · The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes is down to just three teams. The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are the three finalists to land the Japanese star once the international signing period opens on Wednesday. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, we should have his decision shortly.