Sasaki, San Diego Padres and Dodgers

Padres GM on Roki Sasaki Signing With Dodgers: 'We Want Players Who Want to Be Here'
San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller speaks out after his team's failed pursuit of Roki Sasaki, who chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Padres plot new course without Sasaki
So now what? Roki Sasaki was the Padres' Plan A this winter. They hoped desperately to woo the ace Japanese right-hander as an anchor of their starting rotation for years to come. They made that much known from the moment he was posted last month.
Padres watch as Roki Sasaki signs with Dodgers. Where does San Diego turn now?
With ownership turmoil and no offseason additions, the Padres must figure out how to contend without the Japanese phenom they coveted.
Dodgers flex Evil Empire might in signing Roki Sasaki and give rest of MLB reason to grumble — especially Jays, Padres
For Dodgers fans, it’s cause for celebration. For the rest of the league, it’s a disappointing conclusion and another reason to gripe and groan about the growing might of MLB’s new evil empire.
MLB News: Rōki Sasaki Reportedly Out on Padres Contract amid Dodgers Rumors
The race to sign Rōki Sasaki appears to be down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. Per MLB insider Francys Romero, the San Diego Padres are
San Diego Padres Reportedly Eliminated From Roki Sasaki Chase
According to multiple reports, the Padres are out on Sasaki and it's down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.
MLB Insider: How do Blue Jays, Padres pivot after missing out on Roki Sasaki?
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have come to an end, with the Los Angeles Dodgers signing the Japanese phenom to a minor-league contract. He will receive a $6.5 mil
Bryce Miller: Roki Sasaki’s ‘Clydesdale stomp’ decision to join Dodgers pains Padres
In San Diego, news that one-man Powerball ticket Roki Sasaki has decided to join the Dodgers was more than a gut punch. It was a steel-toed boot to the shin, a Clydesdale stomp to the foot, a right hook to the jaw. This hurt in all kinds of ways, big and bigger than big.
Padres In Hot Pursuit To Sign World Series Champion After Dropping Out On Roki Sasaki
The San Diego Padres are reportedly taking taking interest in signing a World Series champion after missing out on Roki Sasaki.
Padres' brutal offseason continues with Roki Sasaki news
The big prize landed on Friday. Pitcher Roki Sasaki announced that he was signing with the Dodgers, spurning the Blue Jays and Padres in the process. That loss is even more painful for the Padres as they not only built their offseason plans around Sasaki but will have to face him for the foreseeable future.
No to Padres, Yes to Dodgers: Japanese Phenom Roki Sasaki Chooses L.A.
The Padres, with Japanese star Yu Darvish on the roster, felt they had a legitimate shot at Sasaki, and they had more money to play with, almost $6.26 million, than L.A. But the Dodgers, who eliminated the Padres on their way to the World Series last season, prevailed again.
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Padres Announce 2025 Player Development & Minor League Coaching Staffs
The San Diego Padres have announced their Player Development and Minor League coaching staffs for the 2025 season.
Padres Linked To Massive 4-Player Trade For $427 Million Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The San Diego Padres could end up being dark horse candidates to acquire Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Padres To Sign Top International Prospects Jhoan De La Cruz, Carlos Alvarez
The Padres are finalizing deals with a pair of Dominican prospects and could be out of the Roki Sasaki race. Read more at MLB ...
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Maldonado, Padres agree to non-roster contract (sources)
While the Padres wait on a decision from Roki Sasaki, they’ve added a potential batterymate. San Diego agreed to a deal with ...