Three-Inning Save: Dodgers roster thoughts & World Baseball Classic highlights

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we reminisce about the exciting first week of the World Baseball Classic, plus we talk Dodgers roster, including Roki Sasaki, Santiago Espinal, and more.  The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at the Dodgers rotation three and a half weeks to opening day, and go over news and notes from the first week-plus of Cactus League games. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the World Baseball Classic is coming, including Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto heading to Tokyo this week. Also, a look back at Ohtani’s signature game in the 2025 NLCS clincher, plus a few questions regarding Dodgers camp in Arizona. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap a handful of recent Dodgers transactions and take stock of roster battles with various players unavailable for opening day. Evan Phillips is back on a one-year deal, so is Kiké Hernández, though both are expected to be out until midseason after surgeries. Also, Max Muncy signed another extension that will keep him in Los Angeles through 2027 and maybe 2028, and Jack Suwinski was claimed off waivers. Catcher Ben Rortvedt was lost on waivers again, this time to the Mets, and Anthony Banda was traded to the Twins. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers made a number of transactions on the fringes of the 40-man roster, including bringing back catcher Ben Rortvedt and designating Anthony Banda for assignment. Andy Ibáñez signed a one-year deal with the Dodgers in January and three weeks later was claimed off waivers by the A’s. Plus, outfielder Michael Siani got claimed by the Dodgers for a second time. Also, more on new closer Edwin Díaz and a look at recent Los Angeles closers. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look more into the signing of Kyle Tucker, and also other recent Dodgers transactions in the last two weeks. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we recap the Kyle Tucker press conference, go over his contract details and opt-out clauses in the four-year, $240 million deal, why he chose uniform number 23, and where the right fielder might hit in the Dodgers lineup. We also take a look at what is probably remaining for the Dodgers to add to the roster in the two-plus weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring training.  The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers continued to swim in the deep end of the free agent pool, signing Kyle Tucker for a staggering $240 million over four years. Tucker, who turned 29 on Saturday, was considered the top free agent on the market, and he stabilizes a Dodgers outfield that struggled to produce in 2025, especially in the corners. He joins Andy Pages as the only Dodgers regular position players younger than 30 years old. Tucker has two opt-outs in the deal, but not until 2027, meaning the Dodgers lineup (and starting rotation) are nearly completely all signed for at least the next two seasons (except for third baseman Max Muncy, who is a free agent after the season). The cost is exorbitant, but the Dodgers have been comfortably in that space now for multiple years running. Efficiency isn’t necessarily the goal of each deal, as the Dodgers in signing both Tucker and closer Edwin Díaz opted for the easiest route, signing the best player available because they had the financial wherewithal to do so. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look at the Hall of Fame ballot, and the experience of first-time Hall voter Eric Stephen. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers settled all salary arbitration cases and added some infield depth to the 40-man roster. Andy Ibáñez signed a one-year deal and figures to see time at second and third base, adding some insurance with Tommy Edman coming off ankle surgery and Max Muncy playing only 173 total games over the last two seasons.  Four players eligible for arbitration signed one-year deals with the Dodgers before Thursday’s salary exchange date. Brusdar Graterol signed for $2.8 million after missing all of the 2025 season rehabbing from shoulder surgery, left-hander Anthony Banda signed for $1.625 million, outfielder Alex Call signed for $1.6 million, and right-hander Brock Stewart signed for $1.3 million. The Dodgers also claimed utility man Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers from the Twins. We look at the position-player side of the 40-man roster and what might be left this offseason. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices