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.

It's never easy facing top hitters on the mound and San ... Diego Padres ace Michael King's 2025 season could see several such matchups against the LA Dodgers and their fearsome hitting trio of ...

Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. With Joe Musgrove also set to miss the entirety of the 2025 season, the San Diego Padres could do nicely with Sasaki's outstanding talent to help make up for ...

After losing out on another free agent to their rivals, San Diego Padres ... teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. According to @TheAthleticMLB, the Padres were willing to max out ...

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

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 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

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 ...

The Detroit Tigers start their season on the road with an immediate test against the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers have a stacked roster, starting with pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani,

Roki Sasaki opens up about his decision to choose the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency, citing key factors that influenced his choice.

Throughout Roki Sasaki's highly anticipated posting process and free agency, the Dodgers knew the main pillars they wanted their courtship to be built upon.