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Why Roki Sasaki won’t get a massive contract from MLB teams after Japanese phenom got posted

This won't cost teams as much as other Japanese free agents. Here's why.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 9, 2024

Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki To Enter MLB Posting System

Chiba Lotte Marines' pitcher Roki Sasaki, a standout talent, set to make a move to MLB, showcasing impressive skills on the mound.

Alex Bregman’s reported openness to position change is huge for his MLB free agency

The third baseman could move positions, which could cause a bidding war.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2024

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MLB Free Agency Big Board: Player Rankings, Signing Predictions and Analysis

Baseball's free agency period is well underway. Here’s where you can find our reactions to what’s unfolded so far and our predictions for what’s to come.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 5, 2024

Dylan Hernández: Enjoy Shohei Ohtani while you can, Angels fans. His days in Anaheim appear numbered.

Would the Angels actually trade Shohei Ohtani this season?

Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2023

'Baseball's World Cup' attracts, delights biggest audience ever

MIAMI -- Even after Japan beat the United States in the final of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Tuesday night in Miami, the festivities continued outside loanDepot park. Joining the fans rooting for Samurai Japan and the U.S. team were supporters of teams that had earlier been eliminated from…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 23, 2023

SI:AM | It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than Ohtani vs. Trout

That lived up to the hype.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023

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Japan phenom Roki Sasaki and his 102 mph fastball had MLB fans begging their teams to sign him

That bidding war is going to be WILD.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023

Japan’s Roki Sasaki Threw a Beautiful 102 MPH Fastball That Had Fans in Awe

Wow.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 21, 2023

Japan walks off Mexico to secure WBC championship showdown with the United States

MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani rarely shows emotion on the baseball field.

Miami Herald · Mar 21, 2023

Japan’s Roki Sasaki might be the best pitcher in the world. But when will he arrive in MLB?

It could be a long time.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2023

Samurai Japan practice in Miami ahead of semifinal

MIAMI -- Five Samurai Japan players, including Chiba Lotte Marines hard-throwing hurler Roki Sasaki, practiced Friday for the first time after their arrival in Miami.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 18, 2023

Japan pitching phenom Roki Sasaki showed amazing sportsmanship after hitting player with 101 mph pitch

There's sportsmanship and then there's THIS.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 13, 2023

Japanese Pitcher’s Sweet Gesture After Hitting Batter in WBC

Gotta love this sportsmanship.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 13, 2023

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 13, 2023

3/11 survivor Sasaki throws with gratitude

Chiba Lotte Marines ace Roki Sasaki got the start in Samurai Japan's third game in pool play at the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, working into the fourth inning and holding the Czech Republic to one run while racking up eight strikeouts to earn the win in a 10-2 victory.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 7, 2023

Six Reasons to Watch the World Baseball Classic

The WBC returns for the first time in six years Tuesday, with a stacked field set to battle over the next two weeks.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2022

NPB Ace Roki Sasaki Loses 17-Inning Perfect Streak

The Japanese phenom allowed a hit to the first batter he faced on Sunday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 19, 2022

Colin Kaepernick is calling the NFL’s bluff, but this is a game team owners are willing to lose over and over

This again.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 18, 2022

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki stunned the baseball world after pitching almost a second straight perfect game

MLB teams should start lining up now.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2022

Phenom SP Roki Sasaki Continues Perfect-Inning Streak in NPB

The 20-year old followed up his perfect game with another stellar performance.

The Guardian - US · Apr 14, 2022

Rōki Sasaki: the 20-year-old tsunami survivor behind the greatest game ever pitched

The Japanese phenom has become a global star after one of the greatest games ever pitched, and he has survived tragedy along the way

Sports Illustrated · Apr 11, 2022

SI:AM | Masters Champ Scottie Scheffler Is Unbeatable Right Now

His win at Augusta was just the latest in a long string of victories.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 10, 2022

Pitching Phenom Roki Sasaki Throws First NPB Perfect Game Since 1994

The righty also set two separate strikeout records on his way to a historic performance

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