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MLB Conducted Investigation Prior To Roki Sasaki’s Posting
Prior to the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball officially posting right-hander Roki Sasaki for major league clubs last month, Major League Baseball conducted an investigation before authorizing Sasaki’s posting. Jack Harris of The Los Angeles Times reported this afternoon that MLB’s investigation was in order to “ensure the protocol agreement had been followed” and involved interviews with multiple parties. A report from Fabian Ardaya, Dennis Lin, Patrick Mooney, Ken Rosenthal, and Will Sammon of The Athletic added more details this evening, noting that the primary focus of the league’s probe was not Sasaki himself but rather the Marines. Both reports emphasize that the league found nothing that substantiated rumors of an illegal arrangement taking place.
That the league’s investigation focused on the Marines may seem somewhat surprising, but The Athletic’s report notes that the current posting system limits the payout for the Marines to just 25% of Sasaki’s total bonus. That’s a weak financial incentive for a club parting ways with its star player and represents not only a step back from the large posting fees players like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Seiya Suzuki have garnered for their clubs in recent years but also the $20MM posting fee the Nippon Ham Fighters were able to charge in exchange for Shohei Ohtani’s services when he signed with the Angels as an international amateur under the previous posting system back in December 2017. That relative lack of financial compensation for Sasaki’s services raised concerns among league officials for the potential for an under-the-table payment.
While MLB’s investigation found no wrongdoing by any party, speculation around the game of the possibility of an handshake agreement between Sasaki and the Dodgers grew significant enough to draw a strong denial from agent Joel Wolfe of Wasserman, who represents the right-handed phenom. As described in The Athletic’s report, clubs around the game felt uncertain about Sasaki’s goals throughout his posting process as teams like the Mariners and Red Sox failed to land a meeting with the 23-year-old while large market teams like the Cubs, Yankees, and Mets did in spite of suggestions that he may prefer to avoid the spotlight.
Regardless of that confusion, it became clear earlier this week that Sasaki had narrowed things down to three finalists: the Dodgers, Padres, and Blue Jays, each of whom then visited with Sasaki in their respective cities and began to prepare their offers. According to The Athletic’s report, San Diego told Sasaki’s camp that they would be willing to trade to maximize their bonus pool and offer Sasaki the entirety of those funds while the Dodgers lined up a trade with the Phillies to add additional bonus pool money in the event that they landed Sasaki. The Blue Jays were especially aggressive in their pursuit of Sasaki, however.
While all three clubs were clearly willing to add significant bonus pool dollars in order to land Sasaki, Toronto acquired $2MM in international bonus pool space from the Guardians by taking on the majority of the money owed to center fielder Myles Straw over the next two years despite not actually having a deal in place with the right-hander. The impetus behind that trade utlimately did not work out for Toronto as Sasaki wound up choosing Los Angeles. Despit that, The Athletic’s report indicates that the Blue Jays believe Straw could be a worthwhile addition in his own right and that the money they took on to land him won’t be prohibitive as they continue to look for ways to upgrade their roster. Notably, center fielder Daulton Varsho is not expected to be ready for Opening Day and the addition of Straw could give the club some depth at the position while Varsho recovers.
Recently, it was revealed that Major League Baseball conducted an investigation prior to Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki’s posting. Sasaki, a highly touted prospect, was posted by the Chiba Lotte Marines earlier this year.According to reports, MLB conducted interviews with Sasaki’s coaches, teammates, and other individuals familiar with him to gather more information about his character and background. This investigation was done to ensure that Sasaki would be a good fit for MLB and to address any potential concerns before he signed with a team.
While the details of the investigation have not been made public, it is clear that MLB takes the process of evaluating international prospects seriously. This thorough approach is meant to protect both the players and the teams that sign them, ensuring that everyone involved is well-informed before making a decision.
Sasaki is expected to be a top pick in the upcoming MLB draft, and his posting has generated a lot of excitement among fans and teams alike. With this investigation, MLB has taken a proactive step to ensure that Sasaki’s transition to the big leagues is as smooth as possible.
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Angel Reese scrubs Instagram after posting revealing New Year’s outfit
Angel Reese’s Instagram account suddenly disappeared Thursday.
The Chicago Sky forward appeared to have deleted her Instagram following a series of posts that featured her modeling a cut-out dress on New Year’s Eve.
Reese’s Instagram (@angelreese5) was not available as of Thursday.
Angel Reese modeled a cut out animal print dress on New Year’s Eve. TikTok/Angel Reese The same videos of her modeling the dress were posted to her TikTok account.
The WNBA All-Star — who is set to play in the new Unrivaled League in Miami beginning this month — looked stunning in the animal print dress, which featured a tulle halter top.
It’s unclear how exactly Reese rang in 2025.
Angel Reese modeled a cut out animal print dress on New Year’s Eve. TikTok/Angel Reese Many were curious about what led to Reese’s Instagram account being scrubbed.
“What y’all done did to my girl Angel Reese to make her deactivate her Instagram,” one X user person wrote.
The 22-year-old Reebok athlete previously revealed some of her goals for this year in a separate video last week.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) dribbles the ball against the New York Liberty during the first half at the Barclays Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Noah K. Murray-NY Post Reese showed her vision board for 2024, which she said included long-term goals she’s still working toward — such as becoming a billionaire.
“I’m not a billionaire yet but so were still working on that, but my mind is on billions so I’m still on that,” Reese said, adding that she was a millionaire in 2024.
“I was an All-Star, I did everything that people said I couldn’t do and I made it happen — shocked everyone,” Reese said.
Although she’s temporarily based in Miami for Unrivaled, Reese also said she’s working on becoming a homeowner within the next couple months
Angel Reese, the popular social media influencer and fashionista, caused quite a stir on Instagram after posting a revealing New Year’s outfit. The stunning ensemble showcased her killer curves and had fans swooning over her daring fashion choice.However, it seems that Angel had a change of heart after receiving some backlash for the risqué outfit. She quickly scrubbed her Instagram feed, deleting the post and any trace of the revealing outfit.
While some fans were disappointed to see the post disappear, others commended Angel for taking control of her image and making decisions that align with her values.
It just goes to show that even influencers like Angel Reese are not immune to the pressures of social media and the scrutiny that comes with it. Ultimately, it’s important for everyone to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin, no matter what they choose to wear.
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Nina Dobrev Marks First Christmas With Shaun White ‘As Fiancées’ By Posting Festive Photo Dump
Nina Dobrev and her fiancé, Shaun White, spent their first Christmas together as an engaged couple, and the actress gave fans a peek into their fun holiday moments.
Taking to her Instagram page, Dobrev shared photos and videos of their time spent at what appears to be a mountain resort.
Shaun White proposed to Nina Dobrev at a popular restaurant after tricking the actress into thinking she was going for a Vogue dinner with fashion icon Anna Wintour.
Nina Dobrev And Shaun White Look Happier Than Ever In New Holiday Snaps
Dobrev and White are certainly on top of the world as the couple had bright smiles in photos and videos shared by the “The Vampire Diaries” star to mark their first Christmas together as an engaged couple.
The actress shared the photos and videos with her almost 30 million Instagram followers, captioning the post, “first Christmas as fiancées.”
In the first shot in the photo dump, White can be seen grinning at the camera in his hand as he takes a selfie with Dobrev, who is smiling at him.
The couple appeared to be at a snowy mountain resort with family members for the holiday, as another photo featured Dobrev snuggling with two smiling kids.
White and Dobrev were also pictured posing in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and playing with a dog in the snow in a lighthearted video.
Fans Wish The Engaged Couple A Merry Christmas
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In the comment section of the actress’ post, Dobrev and White received season’s greetings from fans who were happy to see the newly engaged couple’s holiday photo dump.
One person said, “Nina, you don’t know how much I’m happy for you! You finally found your one.”
Another said, “They are made for each other,” while a third noted, “Aging backwards! best couple.”
However, some fans were more interested in Dobrev’s engagement ring, which stole the spotlight in pictures from the photo dump.
“Girl, how do you not have a panic attack riding with that rock, [?]” a fan asked.
Another commented, “All i see is a rock, and it sends me every time.”
Nina Dobrev ‘Went Into Shock’ During Shaun White’s Proposal
The couple’s holiday outing comes almost two months after White proposed to Dobrev at the Golden Swan restaurant.
In an interview with Vogue, Dobrev revealed that the engagement was a surprise. She had come to the restaurant thinking she was going to have an intimate CFDA/Vogue dinner with Anna Wintour.
However, upon walking into where the dinner was scheduled to take place, she found White standing under an arch of roses.
“I went into shock. I just froze and stared at him,” Dobrev said of the experience, adding that she repeatedly uttered the words “No” as she couldn’t believe White was about to pop the question.
Shaun White Attempted To Propose To Nina Dobrev On Multiple Occasions
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White and Dobrev began dating in 2019 after meeting each other at an event in Florida. They moved in together the following year and made their relationship official on Instagram.
Before the snowboarder’s proposal, he had tried to pop the question twice, but unexpected situations thwarted each one.
The first was during the previous November while they were on a trip to Cape Town, South Africa. However, when their friends asked when they would get engaged, White thought pushing the proposal to a different time was best.
White also wanted to propose to Dobrev during their summer vacation this year but scrapped the plan after the actress unexpectedly fractured her knee while riding a bike.
How The Pair Foster A Strong Relationship Despite Their Busy Careers
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During a chat with Us Weekly, White opened up about his romance with Dobrev and how they kept the fire burning in a long-distance relationship.
“We have a nice little system of how to stay in touch,” he said in 2021. “Plane tickets are pretty much booked for any opportunity that we can go see one another.”
The skateboarder continued, “So, I know during the holiday break, we’re going to meet up, and we’re going to meet up again probably around Christmas time. Anything that happens in between, then I’ll jet over and see her. You just make it work.”
White added, “I think that’s the goal of it all, and the key to it all is just making the time. [Nina’s] super organized and on top of it, so I give it to her. She always finds a way to make it happen.”
Nina Dobrev and Shaun White are spreading some holiday cheer as they celebrate their first Christmas together as fiancées! The actress took to Instagram to share a festive photo dump of their cozy and joyful moments, marking this special milestone in their relationship.In the series of photos, Nina and Shaun can be seen cuddling by the Christmas tree, exchanging gifts, and enjoying some quality time together. The couple radiates happiness and love as they embrace the holiday spirit and each other.
Nina captioned the post with a heartwarming message, expressing her gratitude for having Shaun by her side during this magical time of year. Fans couldn’t help but shower the couple with love and well-wishes, congratulating them on their engagement and wishing them a lifetime of happiness together.
It’s clear that Nina and Shaun are truly in love and are excited to embark on this new chapter of their lives as fiancées. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this adorable couple! #NinaAndShaun #HolidayCheer #Fiancées #FestivePhotoDump
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Bears receiver Keenan Allen posting big numbers
Veteran linebacker T.J. Edwards is in the midst of another productive season. The sixth-year pro leads the Bears with 119 tackles and 10 tackles-for-loss and has also registered 3.0 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
“Just an intense guy, highly intelligent, accountable, leader through his actions,” said defensive coordinator Eric Washington. “You can really depend on him. Really good communicator. Bound and determined to get you information in terms of what they’re seeing and how that can affect our plan going forward and the adjustments we need to make.”
Special teams coordinator Richard Hightower was impressed with how second-year pro Tyler Scott performed Sunday against the Lions.
After being inactive in five of the previous eight games, Scott averaged 24.0 yards on three kickoff returns with a long of 29 yards. It was the first time that the 2023 fourth-round pick has returned kickoffs this season.
“I thought Tyler made some strides,” Hightower said. “He did a nice job as a gunner. Tory [Taylor] hit two of those punts and Tyler forced fair catches on both of them down there—one at the 7 and one at the 12-yard line. I thought he did a really nice job with his release at the line of scrimmage as a gunner, and I thought he did a really nice job as a returner making really good decisions.
“What he will tell you is that he probably should get more [yards] on a couple of those returns, which is what we want him in that state. We always want him to get more. He’s eager. He’s hungry. But I thought he had a good first outing.”
Bears receiver Keenan Allen has been on fire this season, posting big numbers week after week. From his impressive catches to his ability to find the end zone, Allen has been a key player in the Bears’ offense.In the latest game against the Packers, Allen racked up over 100 yards receiving and scored two touchdowns, solidifying his status as one of the top receivers in the league.
Fans are buzzing about Allen’s stellar performance and are excited to see what he will do next. With his speed, agility, and impeccable route running, Allen is a force to be reckoned with on the field.
Keep an eye on Bears receiver Keenan Allen as he continues to dominate the gridiron and put up big numbers week in and week out. #Bears #KeenanAllen #NFL #Football #BigNumbers
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