The New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them. Giants general manager Zack Minasian announced during a news conference Monday to introduce Justin Verlander that San Francisco no longer was in contention.
Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo (24) advances to second on a wild pitch in front of Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Tommy Edman (25) during the second inning in game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki reportedly has told the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants that they are out of the running for him.
The Yankees can pivot and still sign a top international prospect when the 2025 signing period officially opens on January 15. With the three teams who remain in the running for Sasaki holding onto their International Signing Bonus Pool money, other teams can swoop in and grab some top, young talent.
The New York Yankees are looking to replace Gleyber Torres in the infield and acquiring former San Francisco Giants top prospect Marco Luciano could work.
San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey shared how he believes the organization eventually can lure a premiere superstar player.
There's only one way the San Francisco Giants will begin to consistently attract the biggest free agents on the market.
Should the New York Yankees try to get the San Francisco Giants to part ways with this young, promising infielder?
The New York Yankees joined a growing list of teams Monday who have been informed they won't sign the top free agent in this year's international signing class.
The New York Yankees swung and missed on Roki Sasaki. The fireball-throwing Japanese ace is not expected to announce his decision on where he will sign until at least Jan. 15, but according to reports, it won't be the Yankees.
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is a hot international prospect for the MLB signing event on January 15th. San Francisco Giants president Buster Posey re
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