Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old Japanese ace who will become an MLB free agent, has had some issues in Japan. In the MLB, it is fair to say that he might deal with those same issues.

YouTube Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire, and now the baseball world has been set ablaze after the news that Japanese superstar pitcher Roki Sasaki would be posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines.

The 23-year-old will become one of baseball's top free agents when he's posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines. But what will he bring to the table as a big leaguer?

Roki Sasaki, the “Monster of the Reiwa Era,” will get his wish to pitch in the majors next season. The Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball announced overnight that they intend to

With his posting pending, pitcher Roki Sasaki is set to become one of the most coveted players in this season's free-agent market.

Over the last few days, we've learned that Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is set to be posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines this offseason. Because he hasn't been a professional long enough in Japan, Sasaki will receive a very modest contract in the United States.

For years, Seattle was regarded as a premier destination for Japanese players making the jump to Major League Baseball. The Mariners had strong ties across the Pacific: They had a longtime owner, Hiroshi Yamauchi,

Japanese starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is widely viewed as one of the best baseball players outside of the United States,