2 days ago · MLB teams have coveted Roki Sasaki since he broke Shohei Ohtani's Japanese high school record by reaching 101 mph with his fastball as a 17-year-old in 2019, part of a 194-pitch, 12-inning, 21-strikeout complete game in the national summer Koshien tournament. ... Get the latest from the Tampa Bay Rays. Have the latest news, ticket information ...

Tampa Bay Rays The Rays were the club I highlighted as having the best haul on the Pipeline Podcast a few weeks ago, and for good reason: They inked four players who commanded seven-figure bonuses, led by the No. 9 prospect in the class, Maykel Coret. A 6-foot-4 athletic dynamo who has the look of an impact talent both at the dish and in the field, it’s above-average tools across the board ...

5 days ago · Rōki Sasaki, Roman Anthony Top MLB Pipeline's Updated 2025 Prospect Rankings ... Carson Williams, SS, Tampa Bay Rays; Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians ... Their list includes Sasaki ...

Jan 15, 2025 · PETERSBURG — The Rays had “great” talks about the appealing things they could offer Roki Sasaki, the Japanese pitcher who is the most prized prospect on the international free-agent market.

Jan 17, 2025 · According to a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday, the list of finalists to sign Sasaki is down to three teams: the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays. The Japanese phemon was reported to be narrowing down his potential choices on Monday, after holding in-person meetings with at least eight teams.

Nov 11, 2024 · Japanese phenom Rōki Sasaki is going to be posted by his former team, the Chiba Lotte Mariners of Nippon Professional Baseball. That means the 23-year-old, who is a two-time NPB All-Star and holds the NPB record with 19 strikeouts in a single game, will be eligible to sign with any team in the offseason.

Roki Sasaki. Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-2, 187lb (188cm, 84kg) Team: Los Angeles Dodgers (minors) Born: November 3, 2001 in Rikuzentakata, Japan jp. Full Name: Roki Sasaki View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info

Jan 14, 2025 · The New York Mets will not be signing star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki in the international free-agent signing period. Sasaki eliminated the Mets from contention as the pitcher is down to the...

Jan 17, 2025 · Roki Sasaki agreed to sign with the Dodgers, he announced on Instagram Friday night, in a move many predicted since the highly coveted Japanese ace committed to pitching in North America this...

Nov 11, 2024 · Japanese phenom Rōki Sasaki is going to be posted by his former team, the Chiba Lotte Mariners of Nippon Professional Baseball. That means the 23-year-old, who is a two-time NPB All-Star and...