From 1996 to 2021, the Mariners had at least Japanese player on their major-league roster. That began with right-handed pitcher Makoto “Mac” Suzuki, carried on through Kazuhiro Sasaki ...

The Mariners have had plenty of success in cultivating Japanese talent, from Ichiro to Kazuhiro Sasaki to Kenji Johjima. Without Sasaki, the M's will continue to roll out an excellent rotation of ...

The Padres have also been linked to Sasaki. For what it's worth, the Mariners have a long and rich history of Japanese players having success in the organization. Ichiro, Kazuhiro Sasaki ...

Kazuhiro Sasaki produced a 1.3 that same year, as he had 37 saves and made the All-Star Game. If the Dodgers are able to stay healthy in 2025, they could even challenge that Mariners team for the ...

For what it's worth, Ichiro produced a 7.7 WAR for the 2001 Seattle Mariners that won 116 games. Kazuhiro Sasaki produced a 1.3 that same year, as he had 37 saves and made the All-Star Game.

On Friday, Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki officially announced that he would be signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers this winter. He'll join a star-studded roster, complete with Shohei ...