Dodgers Pitching Coach Mark Prior Talks Yamamoto, Sasaki, and Elite LA Rotation

Alanna Rizzo, Katie Woo, and Clint Pasillas welcome Los Angeles Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior to the show!

But first, there are sights and sounds out of Camelback Ranch as several Dodgers players have arrived early to spring training (00:56). The hosts discuss the highly anticipated upcoming season and why it's good for guys to get it going early.

(4:54) Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case against the Detroit Tigers and will be staying in the Motor City. With Skubal in tow and their latest addition of free agent pitcher Framber Valdez, are the Tigers suddenly challenging the Dodgers in the "best starting rotation in baseball" conversation? 

(14:17) Mark Prior joins and shares his thoughts on LA's elite rotation and depth. He updates on Yoshinobu Yamamoto's workload (15:46) and Roki Sasaki's work to take the next step forward as a starter (18:11). Plus, his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani (23:58), the 2026 edition of the bullpen (25:52),  and a clubhouse without Clayton Kershaw (31:31).

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