Roki Sasaki Admits He Had No Confidence, But Dodgers Saw Progress

about 2 months ago

Roki Sasaki Admits He Had No Confidence, But Dodgers Saw Progress

Roki Sasaki admitted he “didn’t have confidence at all” before his season debut, but the Dodgers still saw signs to build on. The right-hander allowed one run over four innings while showing flashes of the electric stuff that made him so intriguing. Dave Roberts called it “a really good step in the right direction” despite Sasaki’s honest postgame assessment.

By Abhay Aggarwal

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Colt Emerson’s Deal Sets New Standard for Pre-Debut MLB Contracts

about 2 months ago

Colt Emerson’s Deal Sets New Standard for Pre-Debut MLB Contracts

Colt Emerson now owns the largest contract ever for a zero-service-time player, agreeing to an 8-year, $95 million deal with Seattle that can reach $130 million. It tops the previous benchmark set by Jackson Chourio and continues MLB’s growing trend of teams aggressively locking up elite prospects before they ever make their major league debut.

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Anthony Volpe’s Rehab Clock Is Starting to Move for Yankees

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Anthony Volpe’s Rehab Clock Is Starting to Move for Yankees

Aaron Boone said Volpe will face live BP on Wednesday and could begin a rehab assignment in about two weeks, marking a key recovery step for the Yankees shortstop. Volpe hit .212 with 19 homers, 72 RBI, 18 steals and a .663 OPS in 153 games in 2025, giving New York a major piece to eventually plug back in.

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Yoshi Bobblehead Night Costs More Than Lakers-Cavaliers Tickets

about 2 months ago

Yoshi Bobblehead Night Costs More Than Lakers-Cavaliers Tickets

One of baseball’s wildest ticket comparisons belongs to the Dodgers. The get-in price for Yoshi bobblehead night is $161, which is somehow higher than the $133 get-in price for Lakers vs. Cavaliers. It is another reminder of how intense Dodgers demand has become, especially when a major giveaway is attached to one of their home games.

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Colt Emerson Deal Could Push Conor Griffin’s Price Even Higher

“It does move the market some,” Ken Rosenthal said of Emerson’s nine-year, $130 million deal, arguing it could raise Conor Griffin’s value too. He added Griffin, whom evaluators project even higher, “is now worth $150 or $160 [million]” if he waits, saying the shift comes less from performance and more from how Emerson’s contract reset expectations.

By Tanish Chachra

Brewers Set Return Windows for Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio

about 2 months ago

Brewers Set Return Windows for Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio

The Brewers received two injury updates, with Vaughn undergoing surgery on Monday on his fractured hamate bone and targeting a return in mid-May. Chourio, meanwhile, is being treated conservatively for his fractured hand and is projected back in mid-to-late April. The timelines offer clearer recovery windows for two key Brewers bats after early-season setbacks.

By Tanish Chachra

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