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The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki’s MLB deal could spur chaos in Latin America. Here’s why

Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency that caused a domino effect among Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements are on hold pending his decision.

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 3h

Roki Sasaki's free agency: What you need to know as the Japanese star nears an MLB decision

One of the most highly anticipated and unique free agencies in Major League Baseball history is nearing its conclusion in the next 10 days. Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old, right-handed pitcher whose generational talent has been revered in his native Japan since he was a teenager, will soon decide where he will begin his big-league career.

USA Today · 4h

Detroit Tigers didn't meet with Japanese ace Roki Sasaki — but credit new regime for trying

The Detroit Tigers didn't try to sign Shohei Ohtani in 2017. A lot has changed since then, exemplified by an attempt to sign Roki Sasaki in 2024-25.

Yankees Predicted to Land Roki Sasaki

CBSSports.com on MSN · 8h

MLB international free agency: Top non-Roki Sasaki players, bonus pools and more ahead of 2025 signing period

Wednesday marks the open of MLB's 2025 international signing period, one of two ways major-league teams acquire amateur talent each year. The annual July draft covers players born in the United States,

Yankees Predicted to Land Roki Sasaki as International Signing Period Approaches

With MLB International signing day just days away, Japan's mound prodigy Roki Sasaki is predicted by a New York sports radio host to join the New York Yankees.

Roki Sasaki won't sign with New York Yankees or Texas Rangers, AP sources say

The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them, people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because Sasaki's intention to sign elsewhere had not been announced.

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MLB rumors: A new Roki Sasaki meeting and hope for Reds' payroll, plus Yankees add former Mets top prospect

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki's recruitment tour will include a second meeting with the Dodgers, with this one taking place in Los ...

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Roki Sasaki Rumors: Bad News For Red Sox As Japanese Star Nears Decision

Boston Red Sox fans won't like the latest update on Roki Sasaki as the Japanese pitcher nears his free agency decision.

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‘Absolutely insane’: Roki Sasaki chase has clubs rethinking prospect deals, seeking trades

As teams scramble to clear enough bonus money to sign Sasaki, some are seeking ways around prior handshake deals with ...

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Roki Sasaki Decision Coming This Week, Four Teams Already Out

Roki Sasaki has reportedly eliminated four teams from consideration as international signing period opens this week.

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Three Teams Confirmed as Roki Sasaki's Finalists After Cubs Learn They're Out: Reports

Three finalists remain in the running to sign 23-year-old Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, according to multiple reports Monday.

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What amateur free agent Roki Sasaki's list of finalists means for the Cubs

News that Sasaki was narrowing his pool of suitors trickled out Monday afternoon as teams fell out of the running. The ...

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The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes will crown one winner, many potential losers

When Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Angels in Dec. 2017, it was seen as a curious career decision. Why would a ...

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Roki Sasaki Once Apologized to Batter He Hit, Gave Him Two Giant Bags of Candy

Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki has another, human side to him, once showing it to a batter he hit with a pitch in the ...

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