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BREAKING: Rōki Sasaki is in a state of shock after Chicago Cubs fans sent ‘10-word’ THR3ATS to him – maa

BREAKING: Rōki Sasaki in a State of Shock After Chicago Cubs Fans Sent ‘10-Word’ THR3ATS to Him

Chicago, IL – April 11, 2025

In a deeply unsettling turn of events, Japanese pitching sensation Rōki Sasaki has reportedly been left shaken and alarmed after receiving a series of threatening messages from individuals claiming to be Chicago Cubs fans, following a controversial game over the weekend.

The incident erupted after Sasaki, now in his highly anticipated rookie MLB season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, delivered a dominant performance against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, striking out 12 batters in seven innings and celebrating with what some fans deemed “excessive showboating.”

The ’10-Word Threats’

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki throws 3 powerful but erratic innings in  pressure-packed MLB debut - Yahoo Sports

Sources close to Sasaki revealed that shortly after the game, he received multiple direct messages and public comments on his social media platforms — all sharing variations of a chilling 10-word message:

“We don’t forget. We don’t forgive. Watch your back.”

These words, while vague, have been interpreted as thinly veiled threats, especially given the tone and volume of comments that followed. Some posts included disturbing images and emojis, prompting Sasaki’s management team to take immediate action.

Sasaki’s Response

Sasaki, known for his calm demeanor and laser focus on the mound, was reportedly “visibly disturbed” by the messages. In a short statement issued through his translator, he said:

“I came to play baseball, not to fear for my safety. I respect every team and every city, and I only hope to be respected the same.”

The young star has also disabled comments on his Instagram and limited public access to his profiles for the time being. His agent has filed a formal report to MLB security and is working with league officials to track the origins of the threats.

Dodgers and MLB Take Action

Chicago Cubs Becomes Latest Team Out of Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes

The Los Angeles Dodgers organization immediately condemned the threats, calling them “absolutely unacceptable and disgraceful behavior that has no place in baseball.”

“We are in direct contact with Rōki and his team,” Dodgers General Manager Brandon Gomes stated. “His safety and peace of mind are top priority, and we are cooperating fully with league investigators.”

Major League Baseball has also released a brief statement confirming they are investigating the incident, in collaboration with Chicago law enforcement.

Reactions Across the League

The situation has drawn swift responses from fellow players and fans, including Cubs star Dansby Swanson, who took to Twitter to denounce the actions:

“True Cubs fans don’t send threats. This is not who we are. Much respect to Rōki.”

Baseball fans across the globe — especially from Japan — have also rallied behind Sasaki, launching the hashtag #StandWithRōki to show support and call for better protection for international players.

What’s Next?

As MLB tightens its policies surrounding fan interactions and online harassment, the league now faces renewed pressure to address digital threats with the same seriousness as in-stadium incidents.

For Rōki Sasaki, this was supposed to be a historic season filled with hope, legacy, and dreams. Instead, just weeks into his MLB debut, he’s now battling fear off the field — an opponent no athlete should ever have to face.

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