The Japanese Flamethrower Who’s About to Set $300 Million on Fire
When pitching phenom Roki Sasaki moves to Major League Baseball this offseason, he will sign a contract worth a tiny fraction ...
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The posting agreement between MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball ties the NPB team’s compensation to the value of the free agent contract. An MLB team signing a posted player pays a fee to the ...
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Shohei Ohtani's oldest game-worn jersey from Japan hits the auction block
It’s a season that etched his name into Japanese baseball lore and set the stage for his MLB debut with the Los Angeles ...
Roki Sasaki's signing timeline comes into focus as Rob Manfred shares update on Japanese phenom
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said on Wednesday that it appears right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki will not ...
Looking Back at Past Seattle Mariners Most Valuable Player Winners
To the shock of a seldom few, the New York Yankees star center fielder Aaron Judge was named the American League Most ...
When Roki Sasaki hits MLB market, every team can make credible bid
According to Baseball America, the Detroit Tigers are among the teams that will enter 2025 with the maximum $7.55 million in ...
Cubs have come a long way since courting Shohei Ohtani; will that help their pitch to Roki Sasaki?
In the last three years, the Cubs have signed two well-touted Japanese free agents, right fielder/designated hitter Seiya Suzuki and starting pitcher Shota Imanaga. It could also help that Padres ...
A new book tells the story of a former Texas Rangers’ pitchers journey from Japan to the MLB
A Baseball Gaijin,” is a new book that showcases the professional career of ex-Texas Ranger Tony Barnette’s journey from ...
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Surprising Roki Sasaki rumor claims move to Dodgers very unlikely: Is door now wide open for Mets, Red Sox or Yankees to pounce?
While rumors around baseball point to the Los Angeles Dodgers landing highly coveted Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki this offseason, a ...