Gage Jump (LHP, ATH) makes his second and third starts of his young career this week, and lands in the lowest tier of our two-step rankings. Is there reason for optimism beyond the ratings?
Chase Burns is pitching like an ace in 2026, but does he have ace-like skills? Plus, early analysis of Cade Cavalli, Samuel Basallo, Bubba Chandler, and Justin Crawford.
Logan Webb returns from a knee issue as Tyler Mahle suffers a hamstring strain. Plus injuries to Eury Pérez and others, and a rotation switch in New York.
Can we trust Foster Griffin today in an enticing matchup? We'll look at this start/sit decision and many more as we pan for gems and avoid pitfalls on a busy Saturday slate.
Ezequiel Tovar tries to find his old promise, Harrison Bader once again proves to be sneakily valuable, a Diamondbacks prospect finds his way to the majors, and the Dodgers and Padres try to find answers to infield questions.