What Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki is looking for and how Cubs …
Sasaki is a 23-year-old right-hander who has posted eye-popping numbers in his 4 seasons in Japan – 30-15 record, 2.02 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 11.4 K/9. Sasaki’s main concern over the last few months hasn’t been about what team to sign with or where he could end up, though.
Cubs on Short List as Roki Sasaki Returns to Japan Following …
Dec 31, 2024 · Wasserman’s Joel Wolfe, the agent for free-agent pitcher Rōki Sasaki, spoke with reporters Monday evening via Zoom to provide updates on his client’s decision-making process. Wolfe explained that 20 teams submitted initial presentations that included PowerPoint decks, short films, and books.
Chicago Cubs Are Meeting With Japanese Phenom Roki Sasaki
Dec 20, 2024 · Coming into the MLB offseason, the Chicago Cubs were viewed as one of the teams who could make a serious push to sign Japanese phenom starting pitcher Roki Sasaki. Almost every team around...
From Tucker to Sasaki: Cubs' aggressive offseason could change …
Dec 17, 2024 · The Chicago Cubs shocked the baseball world by recently trading for Houston Astros all-star Kyle Tucker — and they aren't done yet. The latest: The Cubs reportedly traded star Cody Bellinger to the Yankees late Tuesday and are in the running for Japanese megastar and free agent pitcher Rōki Sasaki.
Here are several reasons the Cubs could be the destination for Roki Sasaki
Nov 14, 2024 · It’s been widely assumed that whenever the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s NPB post Roki Sasaki so he can come to MLB next year, he’ll sign with the Dodgers. Or if not, perhaps the Padres.
Cubs Far From Favorites, Still Viewed as ‘Serious Players’ for Rōki Sasaki
Dec 19, 2024 · Speaking of which, the Cubs are still viewed as “serious players” for Sasaki following their addition of Kyle Tucker to a roster that includes Shōta Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki.
Roki Sasaki Will Officially Be Posted, Chicago Cubs Could Become …
Nov 9, 2024 · Per Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball will post Japanese phenom pitcher Roki Sasaki this winter, which will make him available for all 30 Major League...
Roki Sasaki Has Received a Formal Presentation from the Cubs
Dec 11, 2024 · The Cubs have already submitted their introductory presentation to Roki Sasaki’s representatives, hoping their credibility and connections with Japanese players help them land one of the most talented pitchers in the world….
Chicago Cubs Have Shown Formal Interest in Japanese Phenom Roki Sasaki
Dec 12, 2024 · According to a report from Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, Chicago has already shown formal interest in signing Sasaki and are very much in the running for him.
What to expect from Roki Sasaki's free agency with the Cubs in …
Dec 11, 2024 · DALLAS — A few teams had already sent in video and powerpoint presentations for Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki as of Tuesday morning, agent Joel Wolfe said. And the 23-year-old flamethrower’s free agency had only just begun.