MLB Conducted Investigation Prior To Roki Sasaki’s Posting
Major League Baseball conducted an investigation into the Chiba Lotte Marines prior to authorizing Roki Sasaki's posting. Read more at MLBTR.
Before Roki Sasaki’s posting, MLB found no evidence of handshake deal with Dodgers
Over the last year, there had been speculation around MLB that the Dodgers had a possible handshake agreement in place with pitcher Roki Sasaki.
MLB investigation reportedly found no evidence of Roki Sasaki-Dodgers handshake deal before he was posted
MLB didn't fully prove the Sasaki deal was above board, it just found no evidence behind the rumors of impropriety. However, it's not like the Dodgers had to sell Sasaki on them in private, either. The reason L.A. was always presented as the favorite was the team just made sense.
MLB conducted investigation before Roki Sasaki’s posting
Prior to the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball officially posting right-hander Roki Sasaki for major league clubs last month, Major League Baseball conducted an investigation before authorizing Sasaki’s posting.
Grading Los Angeles Dodgers' deal for Roki Sasaki
For this international signing period, all the Dodgers' eggs are in the Roki basket. Obviously the trade-off is worth it for Los Angeles. Not only does Sasaki strengthen the powerful Dodgers even more,
Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki says he's signing with the Dodgers
Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki is joining the Los Angeles Dodgers on a minor-league deal. Sasaki announced the decision himself in an Instagram post on Friday. Sasaki will receive a signing bonus of $6.
MLB: Cubs Executive Expresses Disappointment Over Roki Sasaki Signing with Dodgers
Not everyone had a happy ending after Roki Sasaki revealed his new home, but sometimes you just have to accept it and move on.
MLB rumors: Blue Jays pivoting to All-Star pair after Dodgers sign Roki Sasaki
Much like they did with Shohei Ohtani a year ago, the Toronto Blue Jays swung and missed on signing Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki, who ended up agreeing to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, the Jays are trying to move on with a pair of All-Stars,
Blue Jays' pivot plan becomes obvious after losing out on Roki Sasaki
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