Shohei Ohtani helped lure Roki Sasaki to The Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani helped lure Roki Sasaki to the Dodgers in more ways than one
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a high level of success in the free-agent market in the last couple of years. Superstar Shohei Ohtani is partially to thank for helping the Dodgers continually sign top-tier talent.
Andrew Friedman reveals 'Shohei Ohtani' rules advantage Dodgers used in Roki Sasaki pitch
Dodgers General Manager Andrew Friedman highlighted Shohei Ohtani's rules advantage to help convince Roki Sasaki to sign in LA.
When will Shohei Ohtani pitch? Dodgers manager says May 'sounds about right'
Ohtani, who signed a $700 million contract with the Dodgers in the 2023-24 offseason, didn't pitch in his first year with the club after having elbow surgery in September 2023. But he became the first player in baseball history to hit 50 home runs with 50 stolen bases, winning his third career MVP award.
Roki Sasaki Will Have Zero Restrictions in First Season With Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly placing no restrictions on phenom Roki Sasaki as pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
MLB News: Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman highlights Shohei Ohtani’s key Role in Roki Sasaki signing
The Los Angeles Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman discusses how Shohei Ohtani's unique role played a pivotal part in securing the signing of Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, adding a new edge to the MLB team's pitching rotation.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki Likely Pitching In Tokyo Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning the regular season with an international series for the second consecutive year, but ...
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Is Roki Sasaki the best pitching prospect ever? Here's what execs said
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‘They all wanted him here.’ How Shohei Ohtani and other Dodgers recruited Roki Sasaki
Some fans won’t be happy with Roki Sasaki signing with the Dodgers, but many team owners will be happy to see Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers come to town. Jan. 17, 2025 And as the Dodgers ...
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Shohei Ohtani leads headlines but MLB insider claims Roki Sasaki’s hype rivals Paul Skenes
While there was speculation that Roki Sasaki was always going to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the young phenom met with a number of different clubs, including the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego ...
Shohei Ohtani returning to mound in May? 'Sounds about right,' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says
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Shohei Ohtani on offseason, becoming a father in 2025
Shohei Ohtani discusses the short offseason, welcoming Roki Sasaki to the team and how excited he is to become a father later ...
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Dustin May drops 3-word reaction as Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, Tyler Glasnow, Will Smith, and more Dodgers stars report for Spring Training
Los Angeles Dodgers players have started reporting to the spring training site at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.
Yamamoto, Sasaki expected to open season for Dodgers in Tokyo
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday the team is planning to have Japanese right-handers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki pitch in Tokyo as the team opens the 2024 season against ...
MLB News: Juan Soto’s teammate reveals why Roki Sasaki rejected the NY Mets
Despite being one of the most aggressive teams in acquiring top talent this MLB offseason, the New York Mets fell short in ...