Sasaki, Dodgers and San Diego Padres

Padres GM on Roki Sasaki Signing With Dodgers: 'We Want Players Who Want to Be Here'
San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller speaks out after his team's failed pursuit of Roki Sasaki, who chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Padres watch as Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers. Where does San Diego turn now?
With ownership turmoil and no offseason additions, the Padres must figure out how to contend without the Japanese phenom they coveted.
Bryce Miller: Roki Sasaki’s ‘Clydesdale stomp’ decision to join Dodgers pains Padres
In San Diego, news that one-man Powerball ticket Roki Sasaki has decided to join the Dodgers was more than a gut punch. It was a steel-toed boot to the shin, a Clydesdale stomp to the foot, a right hook to the jaw. This hurt in all kinds of ways, big and bigger than big.
MLB Insider: How do Blue Jays, Padres pivot after missing out on Roki Sasaki?
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have come to an end, with the Los Angeles Dodgers signing the Japanese phenom to a minor-league contract. He will receive a $6.5 mil
MLB News: Rōki Sasaki Reportedly Out on Padres Contract amid Dodgers Rumors
The race to sign Rōki Sasaki appears to be down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. Per MLB insider Francys Romero, the San Diego Padres are
Padres In Hot Pursuit To Sign World Series Champion After Dropping Out On Roki Sasaki
The San Diego Padres are reportedly taking taking interest in signing a World Series champion after missing out on Roki Sasaki.
Dodgers flex Evil Empire might in signing Roki Sasaki and give rest of MLB reason to grumble — especially Jays, Padres
For Dodgers fans, it’s cause for celebration. For the rest of the league, it’s a disappointing conclusion and another reason to gripe and groan about the growing might of MLB’s new evil empire.
Padres' brutal offseason continues with Roki Sasaki news
The big prize landed on Friday. Pitcher Roki Sasaki announced that he was signing with the Dodgers, spurning the Blue Jays and Padres in the process. That loss is even more painful for the Padres as they not only built their offseason plans around Sasaki but will have to face him for the foreseeable future.
No to Padres, Yes to Dodgers: Japanese Phenom Roki Sasaki Chooses L.A.
The Padres, with Japanese star Yu Darvish on the roster, felt they had a legitimate shot at Sasaki, and they had more money to play with, almost $6.26 million, than L.A. But the Dodgers, who eliminated the Padres on their way to the World Series last season, prevailed again.
MLB free agency: Are the Padres out on Roki Sasaki? Only Dodgers, Blue Jays could remain
Roki Sasaki, the No. 2 player on Yahoo Sports' Top 50 free-agent rankings, could be down to his final two teams: the Dodgers and the Blue Jays. Early Friday, the Padres made some
Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers
The rich get richer. Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki has signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sasaki announced the decision himself in an Instagram post on Friday. The two other finalists for Sasaki reportedly were the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays.
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Padres plot new course without Sasaki
So now what? Roki Sasaki was the Padres' Plan A this winter. They hoped desperately to woo the ace Japanese right-hander as ...
San Diego Padres Reportedly Eliminated From Roki Sasaki Chase
According to multiple reports, the Padres are out on Sasaki and it's down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series ...
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Padres Announce 2025 Player Development & Minor League Coaching Staffs
The San Diego Padres have announced their Player Development and Minor League coaching staffs for the 2025 season.
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TinCaps welcome new manager and coaching staff for 2025 season
The parent club San Diego Padres announced Friday the new Fort Wayne manager and the rest of his coaching staff. Lukas Ray ...
3 teams that could trade for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. based on Blue Jays' asking price
The Toronto Blue Jays want a trade return that exceeds what the San Diego Padres got for Juan Soto in regard to inquiries for ...
Mets Sign Ex-Braves High-Leverage Reliever A.J. Minter to Multi-Year Deal
The New York Mets have been actively seeking additional bullpen pieces over the past few weeks, and have been linked to several top-tier relievers. One player ...