Roki Sasaki continues to be the belle of the free agency ball -- with the Dodgers and Padres looking to improve their chances of getting him.

The Los Angeles Dodgers formally introduced Roki Sasaki as the newest member of their team Wednesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. The moment was cringeworthy fo

While the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays were battling it out for Roki Sasaki, the defending World Series champs seem to have won.

Roki Sasaki will sign with either the Dodgers, Padres, or Blue Jays. Here's how their pitching staffs would look with the Japanese sensation in the fold.

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.

The Los Angeles Dodgers were always the favorites to sign Roki Sasaki, but it wasn't because there was a deal already in place like many critics speculated.

Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki has joined the Los Angeles Dodgers, sparking speculation about other top-tier players from Japan potentially making their way to MLB. The MLB offseason has been dominated by two headline-making moves: Juan Soto signing a record-breaking $765 million deal with the New York Mets and Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki joining the Los Angeles Dodgers.

It's no coincidence that Roki Sasaki decided to kick off his career in the U.S. this winter. There's a strategic reason behind his move.

Andrew Friedman responded to "ridiculous" claims that the Dodgers had a secret handshake deal with Roki Sasaki.