Just over two weeks away from pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training for the start of a new season, MLB.com has unveiled the top 100 prospects

The Chicago Cubs had a lengthy scouting process for Japanese flamethrower Roki Sasaki before he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers last week.

The mighty Dodgers, that Evil Empire on the West Coast, have struck again, signing Japanese phenom Rōki Sasaki.

Cubs fanbase growing restless as owner Tom Ricketts insists they don't have the money to spend like the Dodgers and Mets.

Even with Soto no longer available, there are plenty of other top-tier free agents, including Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki and slugging ... Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers ...

Sasaki, nicknamed in Japan as "the Monster of the Reiwa Era," struck out 11 batters in 7 and ⅔ innings with a 3.52 ERA during the 2023 WBC. In Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, he struck out 129 hitters in 111 regular-season innings for the Marines in the 2024 season.

Money won't play much of a factor in the decision for Rōki Sasaki ... making upgrade from the pieces in place. — Kavner CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 06: Manager Craig Counsell #30 of the Chicago Cubs removes Jordan Wicks #36 from the game against the ...

Tickets for the Los Angeles Dodgers' season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome have sold out for season-ticket holders and are now available on resale sites. Prices for the two-game series in Japan range from $2,000 to over $19,000.

The race to sign Rōki Sasaki appears to be down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. Per MLB insider Francys Romero, the San Diego Padres are

The Chicago Cubs have made a couple of big-time moves this offseason. However, there is still some work that they could do in order to give themselves a better chance to truly compete in 2025.

The Chicago Cubs have had a very active offseason so far, trying to help a team that has won 83 games in consecutive years take a step forward. In 2024, the Cubs were once again good ...

World Series - New York Yankees v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game 1 / Harry How/GettyImages The Chicago Cubs' payroll is just under $200 million. Owner Tom Ricketts has stated that the team's payroll ...