As the Nationals look to make a surge in 2025, Washington has added another intriguing veteran bat to their lineup.

The 32-year-old's limitations are well documented. That may have helped Texas get a leading man at a supporting-cast price.

For some teams in Major League Baseball, the chase for Roki Sasaki could not be measured in mere months. It lasted for years. One of those teams, the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, concluded that pursuit on Friday night by landing the star pitcher from Japan.

The mighty Dodgers, that Evil Empire on the West Coast, have struck again, signing Japanese phenom Rōki Sasaki.

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t need Roki Sasaki, the Japanese phenom pitcher who looked so good when we saw him throw over the years. No matter. He’s now a Dodger, as he announced on Friday. It’s probably the least surprising thing ever.

Roki Sasaki could be the greatest Japanese pitcher ever. He hopes the Dodgers can turn him into just that, even if it means Shohei Ohtani outshines him.

The Dodgers pull off another big win in free agency, signing Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki to bolster their already formidable starting pitching staff.

The Dodgers traded minor league outfielder Arnaldo Lantigua to the Reds for international bonus pool space, the second such trade they made on Friday, adding to their pool, the bulk of which will be used to sign Roki Sasaki.

With spring training a month away, reports indicate the New York Mets want slugging first baseman Pete Alonso to agree to a new contract or they will move on.

With stalwart first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on his way out, the Texas Rangers are hoping the addition of Jake Burger will be a smashing success.

Amed Rosario — who played four season with the Mets — and the Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract on Wednesday.

Last season was the year that Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge blew our minds (again), the year Paul Skenes made his debut and instantly became unforgettable, and the year the Dodgers won their eighth World Series.