Shohei Ohtani reportedly played a large role in starting pitcher Rōki Sasaki signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani was part of a contingent of

In addition to his motivation in joining the Dodgers, Sasaki was asked about the impact both Ohtani and fellow Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto had on his signing. He made it known it wasn't a priority to have Japanese teammates, but wanted to ensure he would be embraced by his new city.

Roki Sasaki will be playing the 2025 MLB season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will be the highest paid international prospect, as well as helping superstar Shohei Ohtani.

With ownership turmoil and no offseason additions, the Padres must figure out how to contend without the Japanese phenom they coveted.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free-agent relief pitcher Tanner Scott just days after inking Roki Sasaki to a team-friendly deal MLB's international signin

It would be a crushing blow to San Diego if Sasaki chooses the Dodgers over the Blue Jays. The Padres are already one step behind and adding Sasaki to a rotation that includes Shohei Ohtani ...

Roki Sasaki continues to be the belle of the free agency ball -- with the Dodgers and Padres looking to improve their chances of getting him.

The Athletic was also first to report Monday that Sasaki followed his visit to Toronto to visit with the San Diego Padres ... the Dodgers (Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto), Padres (Darvish) and ...

Left-handed reliever Tanner Scott is a new addition to the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen, who could serve as the team's closer in 2025.

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the signing of Roki Sasaki on Wednesday and held an introductory press conference for their new starting pitcher at Dodger Stadium.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in 2024 and appear to be even better positioned in 2025, thanks to what has a chance to be a historically good pitching staff led by Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki.