And the Toronto Blue Jays, who were the third finalist for Sasaki’s services and even made a wild trade to assume outfielder Myles Straw’s $15.5 million contract from Cleveland just to gain an ...

Toronto did not offer a close proximity to Japan, a recent track record of big-league success or a veteran Japanese player who could help show Sasaki the ropes. Last season, the Blue Jays traded ...

Last season, the Blue Jays traded Yusei Kikuchi — who, like Sasaki, hails from Japan's Iwate prefecture — only to then watch Kikuchi soar in Houston as Toronto faded toward a last-place finish.

But Toronto’s situation isn’t exactly rosy. They finished last in the AL East in 2024 and faced big financial and roster decisions. Guerrero is set to earn $28.5 million in 2025, his final ...

After finishing as a runner-up for another star free agent, Toronto Blue Jays president/CEO Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins are under pressure. More so than usual. But their failed ...

The Toronto Blue Jays' meeting with Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki included shortstop Bo Bichette, outfielder Daulton Varsho and reliever Chad Green, according to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith.

The Toronto Blue Jays pursued a marquee free agent, were among the finalists, then didn't get him. This time it was Japanese righty Roki Sasaki, who went to the Los Angeles Dodgers .

Roki Sasaki's free agency will always be remembered as if no team but the Los Angeles Dodgers had a chance, but there was one little window on Friday when it seemed like the Toronto Blue Jays were ...

Landing Sasaki would have also been a huge feather in the cap for the Blue Jays as they try to convince Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to stay in Toronto long-term. The Blue Jays even went as far as to take on ...

The San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays have lost out on Japanese pitching superstar Rōki Sasaki after he chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. It's a tough blow for both teams ...

Landing Sasaki would have also been a huge feather in the cap for the Blue Jays as they try to convince Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to stay in Toronto long-term. The Blue Jays even went as far as to ...

Rōki Sasaki (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) ... World Series champions were reported to be one of the three finalists for Sasaki, along with the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays.