What Yankees are saying about Japanese ace Roki Sasaki
Asked if the Yankees will utilize Japanese players that once wore pinstripes, like Masahiro Tanaka, in the recruitment process, Cashman didn’t reveal any components of his team’s presentation to the young starter. He isn’t sure when the Yankees will have a chance to meet with Sasaki yet either.
Where Mets stand in hunt for free-agent Japanese star Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki’s free agency is set to accelerate next week, with the Japanese star pitcher expected to begin convening in the U.S. with interested teams.
What to expect from Roki Sasaki's free agency with the Cubs in pursuit
Sasaki could be a fit for pretty much any team. Because he’s transitioning to MLB before turning 25 and logging six years in Nippon Professional Baseball, he’ll be signing a minor-league deal with a signing bonus capped by international bonus pool limitations.
Yankees, Dodgers, Mets Begin Pursuit of Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki's 45-day negotiation window opened Tuesday when he was posted by his Japanese team, and the Yankees might be in the mix for the 23-year-old pitcher.
Why Red Sox might be able to land Roki Sasaki — and why they might not
On Tuesday, the clock began to officially tick for Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki, who will be free to sign with the teams of his choice as soon as Jan. 15, and no later than Jan. 23. Sasaki,
Mets, Yankees gear up for wooing of Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki
Money will be no object, though. Because the 23-year-old Sasaki is considered an international amateur, teams can only offer him a minor-league deal and are subject to significant signing-bonus restrictions.
Roki Sasaki in play for Yankees, Mets - and virtually every other MLB club
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki has been posted, beginning the process of signing with an MLB club by mid-to-late January. The Yankees and Mets are options.
Red Sox boss on what sets Boston apart from other Roki Sasaki suitors
Roki Sasaki is coming to MLB, and earlier this week Craig Breslow laid out why the Red Sox could be a great fit for the ...
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The Hanshin Tigers of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced last night that they’ve made right-hander Koyo Aoyagi available to major league teams via the posting system. Jon Morosi ...
Roki Sasaki free agency: What Japanese ace is looking for in his first MLB team after leaving NPB
One of the top questions concerning the rest of Major League Baseball's offseason is just what, pray tell, Japanese ...
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Japanese phenom Sasaki posted for MLB teams
Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball as expected as the Winter ...
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The Orioles’ pool of potential starting pitchers is draining quickly. Here’s who’s left.
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Rakuten Eagles Sign Spencer Howard, Miguel Yajure
The Rakuten Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball have signed right-handed pitchers Spencer Howard and Miguel Yajure.
Phillies say they would ‘love to have’ Roki Sasaki, a world-class pitcher from Japan
The Phillies were involved in the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes last December. Dave Dombrowski plans to pursue Sasaki, who ...
New Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd sees potential in rotation — and team still might add to it
The Cubs made a strong impression on left-hander Matthew Boyd when he faced them as a member of the Guardians in his first ...