Shohei Ohtani reportedly played a large role in starting pitcher Rōki Sasaki signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani was part of a contingent of

Shohei Ohtani joining the Dodgers meant a formidable trio at the top batting order alongside Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts.

Lux had mixed results with the Dodgers but enjoyed getting to learn from Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani, via MLB Network: “I played with Mookie and Freddie for three ...

GLENDALE, Ariz.--With Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, the Los Angeles Dodgers have quite a trio at the top of their batting order. That’s a tough start for any pitcher.

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado still up for trade, and with some shuffling of the lineup, the Los Angeles Dodgers could make room for the All Star.

The Blue Jays paid $11 million for a replacement-level player, because they thought it would help them get Roki Sasaki.

Roki Sasaki announced he was signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Less than 24 hours later, the San Francisco Giants hosted the first leg of their FanFest Tour in Napa to garner excitement for the coming season.

NAPA — Around three o’clock on Friday afternoon, Roki Sasaki announced he was signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Less than 24 hours later, the San Francisco Giants hosted the first leg of their FanFest Tour in Napa to garner excitement for the coming season.

The prized righty pitcher was one of the most sought-after international free agents in recent memory and picked the Dodgers over a considerable list of other suitors.

This is how it feels, anyway, and it isn't just because the Dodgers were revealed as the winners of the Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes on Friday. It is a big deal that one of the most talented pitchers on Earth is destined for Dodger Blue, but there's more going on here.

The Dodgers look like a team set up for success for the foreseeable future, with a lineup that includes Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández and two-way star Ohtani. Sasaki could join a starting rotation that includes Ohtani, Yamamoto, two-time Cy Young award winner Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and Tony Gonsolin.

Once the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim to a three-year, $12.5 million deal that includes a two-year club option, the writing appeared to be on the wall for second baseman Gavin Lux.