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Los Angeles Dodgers, Sasaki and Shohei Otani

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.

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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.

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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.

Blue Jays Targeting 2 More Hitters

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Blue Jays Targeting Two More Hitters After Signing Anthony Santander: Report

The Toronto Blue Jays broke their free agent drought by signing Anthony Santander, but according to a new report they aren't done trying to add to their lineup.

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Blue Jays sign slugging OF Santander to 5-year deal

The Blue Jays have finally found a finish line with a player who’s made sense all along, agreeing to terms on a five-year deal with outfielder Anthony Santander. The deal was announced by the club late Monday as a five-year,

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Anthony Santander agrees to a $92.5M, 5-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays finally landed a high-profile free agent on Monday, agreeing to a $92.5 million, five-year contract with Anthony Santander. The agreement includes an opt out and a 2030 team option with escalators that could increase the value to $110 million over six seasons,

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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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What Blue Jays' pursuit of Sasaki showed

This story was excerpted from Keegan Matheson's Blue Jays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And ...

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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 ...

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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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Sketchy nature of Roki Sasaki signing confirms Dodgers as new Evil Empire

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Roki Sasaki on Friday, marking the end of an international free agent chase that ended, well, predictably. Sasaki met with severa ...

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Rōki Sasaki Signed Dodgers Contract 'Based on Where I Can Grow as a Player the Most'

The Los Angeles Dodgers' newest headline starting pitcher believes he chose the place that can maximize his talent the most.

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