Baseball Today Roki Sasaki will be in Dodgers rotation despite 15 ERA this spring
Mar 24, 2026
They break down whether Roki Sasaki should stay in the Dodgers rotation despite a rough spring and explore creative roster moves to maximize his value. They debate MVP and Cy Young favorites and name intriguing dark-horse candidates. They highlight rookies to watch and recap key division storylines heading into the season.
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Ranger Rookie Told On The Mound
- Carter Bumbler learned he made the Rangers' roster when manager Skip Schumacher told him on the mound during an appearance.
- Bumbler was a former Orioles fifth-round pick who blew out his arm, was a Rule 5 pick, and earned a surprise big-league spot.
Why Cubs Paid Big For Pete Crow-Armstrong
- Pete Crow-Armstrong's extension reflects his high floor from elite defense and baserunning even when his bat cools.
- Trevor Plouffe and Chris Rose cite center field defense scarcity and PCA's marketability as drivers of a nine-figure deal.
Dodgers Keep Sasaki In Opening Rotation
- Roki Sasaki will start for the Dodgers despite a rough spring because the club values his upside and has rotation depth to absorb mistakes.
- Both hosts note command issues, option flexibility, and the likelihood he splits time between starts and multi-inning bullpen work.