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ROKI SASAKI

Roki Sasaki pitches for Japan during the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome on March 11, 2023.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 18, 2025
Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers
Sasaki is considered one of the most talented young pitchers on the planet. 
Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki delivers a pitch during the first inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico in Miami in March 2023.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 14, 2025
Roki Sasaki rules out Yankees and Mets, reports say
Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres have reportedly met with Sasaki a second time.
Shunsuke Nakamori pitches at Zozo Marine Stadium last season.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Jan 13, 2025
Marines will need other pitchers to step up after Roki Sasaki departs for MLB
The Marines — if they have not already — will be forced to accept a new reality where their starting rotation is not headed by one of the best young pitchers in the world.
Japan's Roki Sasaki in action against the Czech Republic in a World Baseball Classic pool game in Tokyo in March 2023
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 31, 2024
20 U.S. Major League teams eager to interview Roki Sasaki
The player wanted to meet with representatives from MLB teams at the same place and under the same conditions, his agent said.
Roki Sasaki in action for Japan in a World Baseball Classic game against Czech Republic in Tokyo in March 2023
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 30, 2024
MLB teams making pitches to Roki Sasaki
The pitcher is expected to sign with a club soon after the opening of the 2025 international signing period on Jan. 15.
Roki Sasaki delivers a pitch during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal against Mexico in Miami in March 2023.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 10, 2024
45-day negotiation window set to begin as Marines post Roki Sasaki
The right-handed flamethrower has until 7 a.m. (JST) on Jan. 24 to sign with an MLB team.
Japan's Roki Sasaki delivers a pitch against Mexico at LoanDepot Park in Miami in March 2023.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 6, 2024
Darvish could help lure prized free agent to San Diego
Darvish is said to badly want young right-hander Roki Sasaki as his teammate.
The Marines' Roki Sasaki practices at Es Con Field in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, on Oct. 11.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 26, 2024
When Roki Sasaki signs his deal, Latin American amateurs will suffer
His chosen team will likely use its entire bonus pool on him, breaking preexisting verbal commitments with some other amateur players.
Roki Sasaki in action for Japan against the Czech Republic in the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo in March 2023
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 12, 2024
Roki Sasaki and MLB: How effective would his pitching arsenal be?
Every team should be interested in Sasaki, who has been putting up some huge numbers in Japan.
Roki Sasaki waves to fans after the Marines' final home game of the 2024 season.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Nov 11, 2024
Posting ace Roki Sasaki will leave Marines in awkward position
The Marines ace is expected to move to an MLB organization this winter.
The Marines will make ace pitcher Roki Sasaki available to MLB teams via the posting system, the team announced on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 9, 2024
Marines to allow fireballer Roki Sasaki to move to MLB via posting system
Sasaki is viewed as one of the best young pitchers in the world.
BASEBALL
Feb 23, 2024
Former Seibu slugger David MacKinnon embraces new challenge with South Korea's Lions
The American slugger is moving from Japan's Lions to South Korea's Lions this year.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Feb 9, 2024
Roki Sasaki gets back to business after weeks of speculation about future
After weeks of rampant rumors, the "Monster of the Reiwa Era" is back to the business of baseball, and the MLB questions are back on the shelf for now.
BASEBALL
Oct 14, 2023
Marines too much for Hawks in Game 1 of Climax Series
The Marines can advance to the final stage against the PL champion Orix Buffaloes with a victory.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Jul 28, 2023
Atsuki Taneichi set to step into spotlight in Roki Sasaki's absence
Taneichi is often overlooked because he pitches in the same rotation as Roki Sasaki, but the 24-year-old righty is a solid pitcher in his own right.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
May 8, 2023
Signs of healing grow in Japanese baseball's attendance figures
The relaxation of COVID-19 rules and the excitement of the World Baseball Classic created the perfect storm to help NPB step back into the light after a few dark years at the ticket gates.
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Nissan to end production of compact van as Honda rescue looms
A trailer transports Nissan’s NV200 Venette minivans in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.
BOJ likely to raise rates this week in absence of immediate Trump tariffs
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'Quad' diplomats meet in signal of Trump commitment to grouping
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'America first' returns as Trump ditches focus on allies and rules-based order
U.S. President Donald Trump reviews troops during his inauguration ceremony at the Capitol in Washington on Monday.
Japan looks to learn from the past with bid to build Australian warships
The Maritime Self-Defense Force's Mogami frigate, of the class of the same name, is anchored at the MSDF's naval base in the city of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, in September 2022.
Amid rising world hunger, a Japan-inspired group in Kenya is making a big impact
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