Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani and Los Angeles Dodgers

Swanson: Shohei Ohtani’s Angels’ tenure a cautionary tale for Roki Sasaki
Ohtani once eschewed the Dodgers for the Angels, and got stuck in a six-year playoff drought. The Dodgers’ new Japanese rookie phenom Sasaki made a different call.
Roki Sasaki explains why he chose the Dodgers, what role Shohei Ohtani played in his decision
The Dodgers introduced right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki to the Los Angeles media on Wednesday, holding a press conference at Dodger Stadium. Just last week, Sasaki agreed to join the Dodgers after an extensive free-agent recruitment process that included multiple meetings with the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres.
Roki Sasaki reveals influence of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the Dodgers move
Roki Sasaki speaks out on choosing the Los Angeles Dodgers and teaming up with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
‘They all wanted him here.’ How Shohei Ohtani and other Dodgers recruited Roki Sasaki
Throughout Roki Sasaki’s highly anticipated posting process and free agency, the Dodgers knew the main pillars they wanted their courtship to be built upon.
Ohtani informed the Los Angeles Dodgers they had landed prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki
Shohei Ohtani broke the news to the Los Angeles Dodgers that prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki was joining the team. Ohtani sent a text to Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman even before Sasaki's agent informed the club.
Roki Sasaki Reveals Motivation in Signing With Dodgers Over Padres, Blue Jays, Others
President, Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman and Pitcher Roki Sasaki talk during a Los Angeles Dodgers press conference at Dodger Sta
Dodgers introduce Roki Sasaki, who says Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto didn't influence his decision to join team
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their latest talent coup on Wednesday, officially introducing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki as a member of the team. After statements from Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten and president of baseball operations Andrew Friedmen,
A year later, Shohei Ohtani's Blue Jays betrayal just got even more painful
A new report from The Athletic indicated that Shohei Ohtani left his free agent meeting with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023 ...
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Blue Jays left pondering what's next after Sasaki chooses Dodgers
This time it was Roki Sasaki’s turn to break the Blue Jays’ hearts. The 23-year-old Japanese star is signing with the Dodgers ...
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Blue Jays' Roki Sasaki recruitment meeting didn't include Vladimir Guerrero Jr
The Blue Jays had a group of players meet with Roki Sasaki before he picked the Dodgers but it did not include Vladimir ...
Blue Jays find out hard way Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won't do favors like Shohei Ohtani
The Toronto Blue Jays attempts to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have not gone according to plan so far. The Toronto Blue Jays ...
Details Emerge From Toronto Blue Jays' Failed Pursuit of Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki
Before Roki Sasaki decided to sign with the Dodgers, the Blue Jays hosted 23-year-old ace on a visit featuring Bo Bichette, ...
Dodgers land multiple top free agents, plus remembering Bob Uecker
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Dodgers beat out Cubs, Blue Jays with $72 million Tanner Scott contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers are adding a quality arm. Tanner Scott is signing a deal with the team, after the Cubs and Blue Jays ...
Local Writer Calls For Toronto Blue Jays to Fire President and General Manager
Like several Toronto Blue Jays fans, Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun has seen enough. After another narrow miss in free agency (Roki Sasaki), Simmons has call ...