MLB Investigated Dodgers Over Rumored Predetermined Roki Sasaki Agreement
When pitcher Roki Sasaki announced he would sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, baseball fans were predictably peeved. Three months after winning the World Series, the Dodgers appear poised to dominate for the foreseeable future.
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 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.
Rōki Sasaki's Dodgers Choice Highlights a Growing Problem for MLB
This is how it feels, anyway, and it isn't just because the Dodgers were revealed as the winners of the Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes on Friday. It is a big deal that one of the most talented pitchers on Earth is destined for Dodger Blue, but there's more going on here.
Roki Sasaki to Dodgers: Japanese phenom joining World Series champions
Rōki Sasaki, the 23-year-old phenom from Japan whose services for the next six seasons could be procured by every Major League Baseball franchise for the equivalent of a rounding error, ended his six-week recruiting period by agreeing to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday,
Roki Sasaki joins Dodgers: MLB investigation finds no evidence of improper agreement, per report
Japanese ace Roki Sasaki announced his intention to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, choosing the defending World Series champions over the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays, among other teams who showed interest in obtaining his services.
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Bob Uecker’s brilliant comedic talent was on full display in ‘Major League.’ Watch his famous line
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Texas high school baseball stars to showcase skills in MLB DREAM Series
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Athletics signee Shotaro Morii is charting a rare path for Japanese baseball players
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Joining the baseball world in saying goodbye to "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
Whether you know him from his broadcasting work in Major League Baseball, through his appearances back in the day on the ...