10:10PM: The Padres are also looking to trade for more int’l signing pool space, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand writes (multiple links). More teams than just the Sasaki suitors are also exploring such trades, as an executive tells Feinsand that “other teams are recognizing opportunities” to be aggressive in the international market. 9:07PM: The 23-year-old Roki Sasaki is considered … [Read more...] about Dodgers, Padres Looking Into Trading For International Bonus Pool Funds
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Start Times For Dodgers Vs. Cubs Tokyo Series Games
MLB announced the full schedule of start times for the 2025 season, which includes the season opener as the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series for two games. The Tokyo Series will have both games played beginning at 7:10 p.m. local time (3:10 a.m. PT) on March 18 and 19 at the Tokyo Dome. Presented by Guggenheim, it’s MLB’s sixth Opening Series in … [Read more...] about Start Times For Dodgers Vs. Cubs Tokyo Series Games
Will Vesia be paid more like Hunter Harvey or Hoby Milner?
Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images Dodgers left-hander Vesia filed for salary arbitration. Here’s a look at the difference between the two sides, the team’s history in arbitration, and pitchers comparable to Vesia The Dodgers settled contracts with all but one of their players eligible for salary arbitration, with only … [Read more...] about Will Vesia be paid more like Hunter Harvey or Hoby Milner?
Jack Flaherty still waiting on the free agent market
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Several starting pitchers have found lucrative paydays this winter, but the former Dodgers right-hander hasn’t yet signed Several starting pitchers have cashed in this offseason as free agents, including Blake Snell joining the Dodgers as well as Corbin Burnes to Arizona and Max Fried to the Yankees, the latter two with contracts of … [Read more...] about Jack Flaherty still waiting on the free agent market
Maneuvering for Sasaki to start to the international period
Photo by Mary DeCicco/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images Nearly 400 international amateurs were reported to sign contracts on the first day of the 2025 international signing period. None by the Dodgers, Padres, or Blue Jays. For the Dodgers, Padres, and Blue Jays, the start to their international signing period was very quiet on Wednesday, which was expected given that … [Read more...] about Maneuvering for Sasaki to start to the international period