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.
Dodgers teammate has 3 telling words to describe Roki Sasaki's debut at camp
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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.
Dodgers land Roki Sasaki, the coveted Japanese phenom
The 23-year-old Japanese phenom has a fastball that regularly reaches triple digits and wowed MLB scouts at the World Baseball Classic in 2023.
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.
Yamamoto, Sasaki are the likely starting pitchers when the Dodgers play in Tokyo next month
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto is likely to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they open the season against ...
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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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Is Roki Sasaki the best pitching prospect ever? Here's what execs said
MLB teams have coveted Roki Sasaki since he broke Shohei Ohtani's Japanese high school record by reaching 101 mph with his ...
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How Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani Compare As Pitchers At The Same Age
No two players are exactly alike. At the same time, the similarities between Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani as pitchers at the same age are striking. Ohtani was 23 years old when he moved ...
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Roki Sasaki, the young Japanese pitching sensation, joins MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers and delivers a clear message to LA fans ...
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Roberts: Expect Yamamoto, Sasaki to start in Tokyo Series
Japanese starters Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are both expected to pitch for the Dodgers on their home soil when the ...
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Roki Sasaki downplays Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's role in $6,500,000 Dodgers move
When asked about his communication with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinoby Yamamoto after making his decision, Roki Sasaki said: "I communicated to them through text message, letting them know that I ...
Roki Sasaki of Los Angeles Dodgers Listed as Biggest "Must-Watch" Pitcher in Spring Training
Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Roki Sasaki was listed as the biggest 'must-watch' pitcher in spring training this week, ...
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 ...