Roki Sasaki explains why he chose the Dodgers, what role Shohei Ohtani played in his decision
‘They all wanted him here.’ How Shohei Ohtani and other Dodgers recruited Roki Sasaki
Dodgers Rumors: Shohei Ohtani was 'Driving the Bus' in Rōki Sasaki Contract Pursuit
Roki Sasaki Reveals Motivation in Signing With Dodgers Over Padres, Blue Jays, Others
In addition to his motivation in joining the Dodgers, Sasaki was asked about the impact both Ohtani and fellow Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto had on his signing. He made it known it wasn't a priority to have Japanese teammates, but wanted to ensure he would be embraced by his new city.
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Padres' next steps after missing out on Sasaki
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MLB News: Dodgers sign big deal with Roki Sasaki, boosting support for Shohei Ohtani
Roki Sasaki will be playing the 2025 MLB season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will be the highest paid international prospect, as well as helping superstar Shohei Ohtani.
Padres watch as Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers. Where does San Diego turn now?
With ownership turmoil and no offseason additions, the Padres must figure out how to contend without the Japanese phenom they coveted.
Baseball is broken: Dodgers payroll should embarrass Rob Manfred after latest megadeal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free-agent relief pitcher Tanner Scott just days after inking Roki Sasaki to a team-friendly deal MLB's international signin
San Diego Padres Reportedly Eliminated From Roki Sasaki Chase
According to a report from Francys Romero (and others), the San Diego Padres are no longer in the running for Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, leaving the Toronto
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Roki Sasaki narrows list of finalists to Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays: Source
The Athletic was also first to report Monday that Sasaki followed his visit to Toronto to visit with the San Diego Padres ... the Dodgers (Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto), Padres (Darvish) and ...
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"It sure feels like it’s the Padres" – MLB analyst gives real reason behind why Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki may choose San Diego over Dodgers
MLB analyst and former executive Steve Phillips spoke about Roki Sasaki's impending arrival to the big leagues, and which team the Japanese phenom is most likely to join.
Padres will have to move on without Roki Sasaki, who chooses Dodgers
Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki chose to sign with the Dodgers, an announcement he made on Instagram. That leaves the Padres to face an uncertain path in the months leading up to the 2025 season and to face the reality of their closest and most irksome rival going forward with yet another star player.
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Padres Have Been Eliminated From Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes: Report
It would be a crushing blow to San Diego if Sasaki chooses the Dodgers over the Blue Jays. The Padres are already one step behind and adding Sasaki to a rotation that includes Shohei Ohtani ...