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• Here are several reasons the Cubs could be the destination for Roki SasakiRoki Sasaki pitches for Japan during the 2023 World Baseball Classic | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images There are a lot of positives in the Cubs’ favor. 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. This posting isn’t likely to happen for a few weeks, becaus...2024Read about Roki Sasaki news -
• Don’t expect Roki Sasaki to sign any time soonPhoto by Gene Wang/Getty Images We know the offseason can be slow but there are specific reasons why Sasaki’s free agency will also be slow We know one of the Padres needs is starting pitching so who’d be a better fit than Roki Sasaki—a talented 23-year-old who won’t cost $325 million? We can make this case all we want but it seems like we’re going to be waiting a little bit for his decisi...2024Read about Roki Sasaki news -
• Do Orioles have a chance to sign Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki?While some teams think they can afford to sign Corbin Burnes, Max Fried or Blake Snell to large free-agent contracts, there’s another star free-agent starting pitcher who every major league team, including the Orioles, has a chance to sign. Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old right-hander who pitched for Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines, will be posted by […]...2024Read about Roki Sasaki news -
• Rōki Sasaki and the Texas Rangers: Could Japan’s Ace Join the Rotation in 2025?
The Texas Rangers have an exciting opportunity this offseason with the news that Rōki Sasaki, widely regarded as Japan’s top pitching talent, is coming to MLB. The Chiba Lotte Marines announced they’ll make Sasaki available via the posting system, giving the Rangers (and every other MLB team) a chance to add this incredible arm to......2024Read about Texas Rangers news
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• Roki Sasaki’s Teammate Says Dodgers Have ‘Upper Hand’ for Japanese StarDallas Keuchel, the 2015 American League Cy Young winner, spent over two months with the Chiba Lotte Marines. During Keuchel’s stint with the NPB team, he discovered the greatness of Roki Sasaki. Sasaki’s teammate all but confirmed the Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorite to sign the Japanese phenom in a conversation with the New …...2024Read about Roki Sasaki news -
• Roki Sasaki free agency: Why Dodgers are favorites for Japanese ace, and which teams may be in the running tooThe Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday that they will post Sasaki this winter...2024Read about Roki Sasaki news
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• Cubs free agent target: Roki SasakiPhoto by Sports Nippon/Getty Images Let’s start this series with a top Japanese pitcher. The Cubs have, in recent years, taken some deep dives into the Japanese player market by signing Seiya Suzuki and Shōta Imanaga. These signings have, for the most part, been quite successful. Suzuki, despite not being as good a defender as he was in NPB, has produced 8.2 bWAR in three years as a Cub, a...2024Read about Roki Sasaki injuries -
• Roki Sasaki to Dodgers? National MLB Writer Doesn’t Rule it OutWill the Los Angeles Dodgers sign Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher Roki Sasaki during the offseason? The Japanese pitcher is one of the most highly-sought after international prospects, and will likely be coveted by many teams, even though he has dealt with injuries this season. However, it’s unclear if the Chiba Lotte Marines will let Sasaki …...2024Read about Roki Sasaki injuries -
• Royals Rumblings - News for August 30, 202410 years ago today! | Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Can we just all pretend last night’s game was a bad dream? At The Star, Jaylon Thompson talked to the team about winning the division title: Now, after Wednesday’s series-ending loss, they’re one game behind and the divisional race has become an all-out sprint. “That’s our goal,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of winning the AL Cen...2024Read about Jaylon Thompson injuries -
• Outside The Confines: South Side bluesKen Blaze-USA TODAY Sports The White Sox fired their manager as they challenge for the all-time record for losses. And other news from around MLB. A leaked script from Major League 4. Jerry Reinsdorf: Here are a list of candidates for the new White Sox manager. Chris Getz: I’ve never heard of half of these guys and the ones I do know are way past their prime. Ozzie Guillen, Jim Leyland, To...2024Read about White Sox injuries -
• Royals Rumblings - News for April 12, 2024Dang it - Ryan already used the picture I wanted to use | Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Sure, the Royals have a 7 game winning streak. But, more importantly, they’d have a 29 week unbeaten streak on Thursdays if they hadn’t lost Opening Day Yesterday was a day game (and what a game). That jumbles all the news up. Basically, we get a bunch of recaps, but I’m sur...2024Read about Mark DeRosa injuries -
• This Day in MLB History: December 27Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images MLB History 1919 - One day after working out a deal to sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees, Red Sox owner Harry Frazee says his team will deal any player except Harry Hooper. They will then deal Hooper to the White Sox following the 1920 season. 1967 - Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg undergoes surgery on his left knee, four days after a skiing accident. Lonborg wil...2023Read about Babe Ruth injuries -
• Royals Rumblings - News for December 15, 2023Do not do this! | Photo by STR/JIJI Press/AFP via Getty Images Our final Asian Baseball Wrap: NPB Busy week, huh? First, Will Smith comes back. Then the Royals splash some cash at Seth Lugo. To make room, they traded Taylor Clarke to the Brewers and get some minor leaguers back in return. They also signed Chris Stratton (and have not yet made a corresponding move). I don’t think we’ve...2023Read about Seth Lugo injuries -
• NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines Sign Jimmy Cordero
Relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero signed a contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball. The team announced the move yesterday. Cordero reached free agency last month after being non-tendered by the Yankees. On July 5, MLB had leveled a season-ending suspension after determining that Cordero had violated the domestic violence, sexual assault and…...2023Read about Lotte Marines injuries
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• Brewers reliever Jake Cousins claimed off waivers by Astros
Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Brewers also granted Mike Brosseau his release to sign with the Chiba Lotte Marines Brewers reliever Jake Cousins was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros on Monday, per the clubs’ official transaction logs. MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy noted the move. Brewers roster move: RHP Jake Cousins claimed off waivers by Houston.— Adam McCa...2023Read about Jake Cousins injuries
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 14, 2023
Randy Bass of the Denver Bears scores against the Omaha Royals in 1980 - I promise this is relevant | Denver Post via Getty Images How did you spend your first non-day-after-Opening-Day off day? Fridays during the season can be a mixed bag for Rumblings. Thursday’s a fairly common off day so that can often be helpful. Writers for major outlets like The Star will drop that feature story t...2023Read about Bobby Witt injuries
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 27Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday to Dylan Floro and a host of other former Cubs. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narr...2023Read about Nick Wosika -
• Royals Rumblings - News for December 15, 2023
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"Roki Sasaki, the Japanese right-hander considered one of the most talented pitchers in the world, will be posted to the MLB, the Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday." - 2023
"Martin, 35, hasn’t played in the Majors since 2019, spending the past three and a half seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball." - 2022
"In his first start since throwing the first perfect game in Nippon Professional Baseball since 1994, Roki Sasaki almost did it again for the Chiba Lotte Marines, as he was pulled after eight perfect innings in a loss to the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters." - 2021
"At the top of the program, David Laurila welcomes Frank Herrmann, former Cleveland and Phillies pitcher and current Chiba Lotte Marine." - 2020
"Former MLB reliever Frank Herrmann, now a member of NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines, tells David Laurila of Fangraphs the league has discussed allowing some…" - 2019
"The Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced today that they’ve signed former Dodgers/Braves right Josh Ravin to a contract for the 2019 season (link via the Japan Times)." - 2018
"As the open market standstill continues here in North America, some notes out of Japan that have some minor big league implications… In a move that flew under our radar here at MLBTR, right-hander Tanner Scheppers signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball midway through January, the team announced at the…" - 2017
"Right-hander Hideaki Wakui’s contract with the Chiba Lotte Marines expires at season’s end, and the veteran righty could pursue his dream of pitching in the Major Leagues this offseason, per a report from the Japan Times." - 2016
"Here are some of the most recent minor moves from around the game: Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines have signed infielder Yamaico Navarro for one year and $1." - 2015
"The Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan have announced that they’ve signed former Cubs prospect Dae-eun Rhee to a one-year deal worth around $450K, according to the Japan Times (via Paul Sullivan … Continue reading →"
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Chiba Lotte trade rumors, contract, salary rumors
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• Here are several reasons the Cubs could be the destination for Roki Sasaki
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• Don’t expect Roki Sasaki to sign any time soon
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• Do Orioles have a chance to sign Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki?
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• Roki Sasaki has officially been posted and will come to MLB in 2025Roki Sasaki pitches during the 2023 World Baseball Classic | Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images What are the Cubs’ chances? Just a couple of days ago, I wrote about star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki and that the Cubs should absolutely, positively go after him if his NPB team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, posted him. Today, the Marines made it official: They are ...2024Read about Roki Sasaki trade rumors -
• All-World Righty Roki Sasaki to Be Posted, Courtship Should Shape Pitching Market
In a surprise development, the Chiba Lotte Marines announced early Saturday morning (US time) that they will be posting 23-year-old righty Roki Sasaki. Because he is still so young and has not accrued enough experience in NPB, Sasaki is unable to sign a big-league deal and is limited to the rules governing amateur free agents. … The post All-World Righty Roki Sasaki to Be Posted, Courtship S...2024Read about Roki Sasaki trade rumors
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• Young Pitcher to be Posted
The Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball decided to post Roki Sasaki. He is already a star in Japan, and helped win the 2023 World Baseball Classic: Because he is younger than 25, Sasaki will be classified as an international amateur free agent subject to bonus pool limits, according to MLB rules. That means […]...2024Read about Lotte Marines trade rumors
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• Cubs free agent target: Roki Sasaki
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• A few thoughts about the Cubs after this year’s trade deadlinePhoto by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images They didn’t do much. That doesn’t mean they won’t going forward. Before I get into my own thoughts about what the Cubs did — and didn’t — do at the MLB trade deadline, I’d like to note two articles by Josh. One is today’s Outside The Confines, where there are links to many articles about all the trades made at the deadline. The other is today’s BCB After...2024Read about Jed Hoyer trade rumors
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for July 29, 2023
There are four images for “Alen Hanson” and “Royals” in the archive. This is one of them. Asian Baseball Midseason Check, Part III: NPB Ed note: As mentioned in yesterday’s comments, Max and I swapped Fri and Sat so you’re basically getting a Friday Rumblings on Saturdays. Lucky (or unlucky) you! Also, a bunch of this was written Thursday so do with that what you will. If you haven’t ha...2023Read about John Sherman stats
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 14, 2023
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• Reevaluating the Hall of Fame merits of Julio Franco
Julio Franco spent parts of six season with the Atlanta Braves, ended his career in MLB with the team in 2007 at age 48. | Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Franco’s professional career included three seasons at the highest level in Japan and South Korea, adding credence to his Hall of Fame worthiness. Opening Day is right around the corner which means it is the perfect time to talk ...2023Read about Julio Franco stats
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• Soxivus 2022: The Calling of the Managers
The most popular candidate bandied about around the majors, Joe Espada, is also the top pick among South Side Sox writers. | Bob Levey/Getty Images What happens when South Side Sox writers pick their dream managers for the White Sox? Read and see Welcome to a second year of Soxivus! A year ago, on the heels of a fun and successful season, Tommy Barbee nonetheless had the idea to adopt Fes...2022Read about Joe Espada stats
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• Former big leaguer Mike Bolsinger sues Astros over sign-stealing scheme
Former big league hurler Mike Bolsinger has filed a lawsuit against the Houston Astros, Nancy Armour of USA Today reports. The action was filed in California state court. Bolsinger, a 32-year-old righty, has never pitched for the Astros. He hasn’t even played for an affiliated club in the past two seasons; instead, he suited up for Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines. It’s that departure from the major-le...2020Read about Houston Astros stats
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• Here are several reasons the Cubs could be the destination for Roki Sasaki
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• Outside The Confines: South Side blues
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 12, 2024
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• This Day in MLB History: December 27
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Top Chiba Lotte news
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• Japanese star RHP Sasaki to be posted to MLB
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• Japanese phenom extends perfect innings streak2022Read about Nippon Professional -
• Gregory Polanco Signs With NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines
The Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball announced that they have signed outfielder Gregory Polanco for the 2023 season. This will be the second straight year in Japan for Polanco, who played for the Yomiuri Giants in 2022. Polanco, 31, was a highly-touted prospect with the Pirates and emerged as a valuable piece…...2022Read about Gregory Polanco
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• Roberto Osuna To Re-Sign With NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines
Reliever Roberto Osuna is close to agreeing to a one-year contract with Japan’s Chiba Lotte Marines for the 2023 season, per Enrique Rojas of ESPN. Osuna is represented by Vayner Sports. Osuna began the 2022 season playing in the Mexican League for the Diablos Rojos del México, tossing 13 1/3 innings of three-run ball while striking…...2022Read about Roberto Osuna
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• NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines To Post Roki Sasaki For MLB Clubs
Roki Sasaki is in line to come to MLB next season. His NPB team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, announced overnight (on X) that they intend to make the star right-hander available to major league clubs via the posting system. The Marines didn’t reveal a specific date for when they’ll open the posting window. ESPN’s Jeff…...2024Read about Roki Sasaki
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• Roberto Osuna Signs With NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines
Reliever Roberto Osuna has signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, the team announced yesterday. Mexican publication Beisbolpuro first reported the agreement (Twitter link) last week. Osuna has spent the 2022 season playing in the Mexican League, where he’s appeared in 12 games with the Diablos Rojos del México. He tossed 13…...2022Read about Roberto Osuna
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• Mariners Release Leonys Martin
The Mariners announced last night that outfielder Leonys Martin, who’d been in camp on a minor league deal, has been released. He’s once again a free agent. Martin, 35, hasn’t played in the Majors since 2019, spending the past three and a half seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball. He…...2023Read about Leonys Martin
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• Roki Sasaki has officially been posted and will come to MLB in 2025
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• Don’t expect Roki Sasaki to sign any time soon
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• Do Orioles have a chance to sign Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki?
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• Roki Sasaki to be posted to MLB: 23-year-old Japanese ace will hit market through international free agencyThe Chiba Lotte Marines have not laid out a schedule for Sasaki's posting...2024Read about Roki Sasaki -
• Cubs free agent target: Roki Sasaki
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• Everything you need to know about Roki Sasaki
(Via Wikimedia Commons) After several years of speculation, the dream scenario for MLB and the nightmare scenario for NPB has come to pass: The Chiba Lotte Marines have announced that they will post pitching phenom Roki Sasaki this winter. There are a lot of implications and extra details which make this situation terrifying for other …...2024Read about Roki Sasaki rumors
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• Roki Sasaki to be posted by Chiba Lotte Marines, Dodgers early favorites to sign him
After seemingly over a year-plus of speculation, 23-year-old phenom Roki Sasaki is confirmed to be heading stateside via an announcement from his team the Chiba Lotte Marines. #佐々木朗希 投手について、ポスティングによる米国メジャー・リーグ・ベースボール(MLB)球団への移籍に向けた手続きを開始することにいたしましたので、お知らせします。▼松本球団本部長コメント… pic.twitter.com/iwEjGoUS1C— 千葉ロッテマリーンズ (@chibalotte) November 9, 2024 A lot will be written about him in the coming weeks...2024Read about Roki Sasaki rumors
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• A few thoughts about the Cubs after this year’s trade deadline
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• NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines Sign Jimmy Cordero
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