Why now?Why did Roki Sasaki insist on coming to the major leagues this winter?The answer, the 23-year-old Sasaki confirmed at his introductory news conference at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, was…
Dodger Stadium remains under construction, in the midst of significant offseason renovations for the defending World Series champions.But hundreds of reporters flocked to Chavez Ravine on Wednesday nonetheless, to witness…
When Roki Sasaki sat down for a sushi dinner with Dodgers officials and players last week, days before agreeing to sign with the club in one of the biggest coups…
Roki Sasaki was shown Tuesday night on the Crypto.com Arena video screen during the first half of the Lakers’ game against the Washington Wizards.The crowd went nuts, giving the 23-year-old…
Let the waiting game commence.On Wednesday, Major League Baseball’s international signing period opened, an annual date of significance around the sport in which top international amateur players can begin signing…
While Sasaki’s tools alone — a triple-digit fastball, wipeout splitter and fluid movements from his 6-foot-4 frame — would have made him a highly coveted free-agent target, the financial constraints…
For the third time in 13 months, the Dodgers are signing a superstar from Japan.And this time it’s coming at a discount, with the club on Friday striking an agreement…
With the Roki $asaki $igning, the Dodgers are edging into Evil Empire territory. Yes, ability and willingness to spend big money are no guarantee of success. The Anaheim Artes are…
He has better control than Shohei Ohtani had at the same stage of his career.He is more athletic than Hideo Nomo was.He throws harder than Yu Darvish.Roki Sasaki is the…
The reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching rotation is about to get a big lift. On Friday, coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki announced he will play for the…
