In Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, could Yu Darvish and A.J. Preller be difference makers for Padres?
Every team would like to land Sasaki. Can his relationship with Darvish, and Darvish's admiration of Preller, give the Padres an edge?
Padres Rumors: Roki Sasaki's Desires for Next Team Revealed
A.J. Preller’s pursuit of Roki Sasaki, the standout prize of this offseason, may have unofficially started in the middle of the summer. On June 6, Padres pitche
New report shows there's hope for small market teams in Roki Sasaki sweepstakes
Roki Sasaki was expected to sign with a larger market team. Instead, he is focusing on what will be best for his career in both the short and long term.
MLB rumors: Padres ‘holding out hope’ Roki Sasaki will spurn Dodgers
Pitcher Roki Sasaki is the next star to make the jump from Japan to Major League Baseball. With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto starring for the champion Los Angeles Dodgers, smart money is on Sasaki heading to Hollywood.
Padres Have to Feel Good About Their Chances for Roki Sasaki For This Reason
The San Diego Padres are optimistic about their chances to sign Roki Sasaki, thanks to his close relationship with another Padres starter.
Do the Phillies actually have a shot at Roki Sasaki?
Roki Sasaki is coming to the United States, the Marines planning to post him this offseason. This, of course, leads to instant belief that he is Los Angeles-bound, the Dodgers the lead horse in whatever race there ends up being for Sasaki’s services.
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"Not stereotypical Japanese players" - Dodgers insider claims Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish, Roki Sasaki defy the typical Yoshinobu Yamamoto mold
Roki Sasaki is the latest pitcher from Japan to hit the MLB market this year and insider Dylan Hernandez believes that, ...
Roki Sasaki rumors: Yu Darvish relationship, wish list items, draft pick incentive
As soon as news about Sasaki's availability broke, everyone immediately assume that the Los Angeles Dodgers were the ...
Padres' Yu Darvish On Track to Become Best Japanese-Born MLB Pitcher Ever
In his fourth start since his return from the restricted list, San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish struck out nine to ...
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"Yu Darvish is a mentor to Roki Sasaki" - Justin Verlander's brother believes Padres are in the mix with Dodgers for Japanese ace in free agency
Both the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers have faces that would feel home to Sasaki. Yuki Matsui and Yu ...
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"The Story Is Yu Darvish": Derek Jeter Brings the Spotlight on the Real Hero in Padres' Game 2 Win Over Dodgers
Who played the best out of them? Well, Derek Jeter gives all this credit to Yu Darvish. Captain Clutch was spotted ...
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Tom Krasovic: Padres’ Yu Darvish showed he’s a Mr. October, painting in many hues
It’s too bad Yu Darvish won’t pitch again this postseason. For baseball fans who enjoy a creative type of pitching that’s a fading art, he will be missed. In the recent National League ...
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Yu Darvish exits after six-plus innings
(Harry How / Getty Images) With their season on the line, the Padres turned to steadfast veteran Yu Darvish. The 38-year-old veteran rewarded their faith, delivering 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball.
As Rangers ready their pitch to star Roki Sasaki, how does the posting system work?
Sasaki’s club announced he would be posted and the Rangers are among the top contenders to sign the Japanese pitching phenom.
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Dodgers slug two homers off Yu Darvish to top Padres, take NLDS
Yoshinobu Yamamoto outdueled Yu Darvish in a historic playoff matchup of Japanese-born starters, and the Los Angeles Dodgers got home runs from Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández to beat the ...
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Expect Cubs to make their pitch to Sasaki
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