Jan 17, 2025 · The Padres offseason plans took a major hit when prized, free agent Roki Sasaki chose to sign with the Dodgers.

Jan 20, 2025 · The details of the Padres' second meeting with Roki Sasaki have been officially revealed, shedding light on their pursuit of the Japanese star.

Jan 20, 2025 · But the Padres really wanted Roki Sasaki. There's an argument that no team needed him more, considering the state of their contention window and their rotation, both in the short- and long-term. And, on Friday, Sasaki chose the Dodgers. The disappointment in San Diego is palpable.

Jan 18, 2025 · “Really proud of the group,” Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller said Friday night of San Diego's recruiting of Sasaki, via Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Sasaki is expected to make a decision on Thursday, Jan. 16, which, in Japan, would be Friday, Jan. 17. The 23-year-old pitcher has until next week to sign before his posting window closes ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Roki Sasaki was the Padres' Plan A this winter. They hoped desperately to woo the ace Japanese right-hander as an anchor of their starting rotation for years to come. They made that much known from the moment he was posted …

Nov 21, 2024 · Why the Padres are favorites to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki and how his presence could be the final piece to a World Series title.

Dec 9, 2024 · Padres manager Mike Shildt made a bold statement about his team's belief that San Diego will be signing Japanese ace Roki Sasaki.

Jan 17, 2025 · The San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays have lost out on Japanese pitching superstar Rōki Sasaki after he chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on…

Jan 15, 2025 · A legal spat needn’t spell trouble for the prospect of Sasaki-mania arising in San Diego. As the Padres have recruited Japanese ace pitcher Roki Sasaki in anticipation of a decision that could ...