Expect Cubs to make their pitch to Sasaki
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Who Is Roki Sasaki? Everything You Need to Know about MLB’s Next Pitching Star
The Major League Baseball free agency market was thrust upside down this past weekend, when the Chiba Lotte Marines announced they would post Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki for MLB teams to bid on. The 23-year-old righty immediately becomes the most coveted pitcher available,
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.
What to Expect From Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki in MLB
The 23-year-old will become one of baseball's top free agents when he's posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines. But what will he bring to the table as a big leaguer?
MLB Rumors: Dodgers’ Hopes to Acquire Roki Sasaki Dashed After ‘Small-Market’ Team Declared ‘Best Destination’
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Could Braves land the next great Japanese pitcher?
Among others, the rotation is going to be a focus of Atlanta’s offseason. Alex Anthopoulos might have to replace the innings of Charlie Morton and Max Fried, while Spencer Strider is expected to miss some of the 2025 season.
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Cubs' offseason plans start to take shape
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Though Cubs won’t target top free agents, they’re well positioned to make trades
And though the likes of Soto and Burnes are likely out of reach, more modest free-agent options could align with the Cubs.
Chicago Cubs Fans May Need To Temper Expectations for Team’s Free Agency Spending
The Chicago Cubs are right on the cusp of being a playoff contender in the National League. They had hopes coming into the ...
Top Cubs Prospect Could Be Key Trade Chip To Bringing Star To Wrigley Field
Top Chicago Cubs prospect Owen Caissie is generating a ton of "early-stage trade buzz" at the initial GM Meetings.
What we’re hearing about the Cubs at GM meetings: Starting pitching, catching and more
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Injury rehab will shape Nico Hoerner's winter, but he'll return with clear Cubs goal
The GM meetings this week also provided injury updates for Cubs pitchers Ben Brown, Cade Horton and Jordan Wicks.
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MLB rumors: The Cubs' 'main focus' in free agency
The Chicago Cubs had another disappointing season in 2024. They finished second in the National League Central and missed ...
Cubs taking a ruthless shot at Christopher Morel months after trade is horrible look
The Chicago Cubs traded Christopher Morel to the Tampa Bay Rays at the trade deadline last season, landing Isaac Paredes to essentially take his place. Carter H ...