The sweepstakes for 23-year-old Japanese flamethrower Roki Sasaki could be nearing its conclusion. Sasaki, whose representation said he was open to playing for all 30 teams, is now reportedly down to two franchises as he nears a decision.

The Rangers will play at the San Diego Padres on July 6 as part of an ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Fourth of July weekend doubleheader, the network announced Wednesday. Texas and San Diego are scheduled to play at 8:10 p.m.; the first leg of that day’s doubleheader is still to be determined.

Dallas Stars games are carried for free on the platform, but the Rangers will charge $100 for the season. Neil Leibman, the Rangers president of business operations and chief operating officer, said in a statement that he was excited to announce a new way for fans to watch the team.

The San Diego Padres have finally made a move in free agency, albeit not the splash fans were hoping for. According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic , the Padres will sign veteran catcher Martín Maldonado to a minor league deal with a non-roster invite to spring training.

With his window for a decision fast approaching, Roki Sasaki reportedly met with the Padres over the weekend as he continues to narrow his list of suitors. The highly coveted Japanese right-hander had an in-person meeting with the club in San Diego,

The San Diego Padres ... league catcher was the Texas Rangers’ senior director of player development from 2006 to 2011, during which time he worked alongside current Padres president of baseball ...

Roki Sasaki, the No. 2 player on Yahoo Sports' Top 50 free-agent rankings, is headed to Los Angeles. He announced his decision on his Instagram on Friday. Sasaki's other finalists were the Toronto Blue Jays,

Former San Diego Padres starter Martin Perez has signed a one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, sources told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The agreement is r

Former big-league catcher interviewed for manager’s job in 2015, has ties to A.J. Preller from Texas Rangers days

The San Diego Padres may lose their breakout outfielder Jurickson Profar with a team like the Cincinnati Reds also in pursuit.

Japanese free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki is nearing a decision and is reportedly down to the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays

The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have been informed Roki Sasaki won’t be signing with them, people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.