On The Lookout, 3/30: Heads Look to Get Offense Going

A full slate of games is on deck for Saturday as the opening weekend of Major League Baseball is upon us. 25 RDBL Starters are scheduled to pitch today making the Roger Dorn Baseball League Standings a must-watch throughout the day.

Here's the latest around the RDBL for Saturday, 3/30:

Projected Starters

Stacks: Gilbert (vs. BOS), Jones (@ MIA), Littel (vs. TOR)

Hops: N/A

Clovers: Ryan (@ KC), Soroka (vs. DET)

Grapes: Greene (vs. WSH), Canning (@ BAL)

Devils: N/A

Jokers: Hall (@ NYM), Hendricks (@ TEX)

Goutfish: Cease (vs. SF), Weathers (vs. PIT)

Aristocrats: N/A

Tacos: Brown (vs. NYY), Severino (vs. MIL), Kikuchi (@ TB)

Ducks: Fried (@ PHI), Stroman (@ HOU), Meada (@ CHW)

Maulers: N/A

Falcons: Lugo (vs. MIN), Sears (vs. CLE), Hicks (@ SD)

Fringe: Rodriguez (vs. LAA), Lynn (@ LAD)

Fish: Nola (vs. ATL)

Heads: Bibee (@ OAK), Crawford (@ SEA)

Heads Offense Looks for Jumpstart

The Honolulu Hammerheads offense is looking to get going Saturday after starting the season 11-for-69 with just three extra base hits and the lone team without a home run. Their .159/.194/.203 slash line has produced just 8.0 points. With a full slate of games Saturday, GM Ross Horiuchi will look to turn the tide this weekend.

Ducks, Falcons, Tacos and Stacks Lined Up for 3 Starts

It will be a pivotal day on the mound for four clubs who each send three starters to the mound on Saturday. By contrast, the Mission Viejo Maulers have run through their six starts this period and will look to keep pace strictly with their offense and bullpen.

Betts Set for Historic Year?

With two additional games under his belt thanks to their South Korea series, it's not a major storyline that Mookie Betts is leading the RDBL is scoring entering Saturday. Just how hot he is to start the year certainly is as the Mt. Diablo Devils superstar has amassed 34.5 points through just 14 at-bats. His .571/.684/1.286 line jumps off the page boosted by a league-high three home runs and five walks.

Injuries Already Piling Up

Two days of action have already produced some significant injuries with Royce Lewis (Falcons), Justin Steele (Stacks) and Sean Murphy (Goutfish) all set to hit the IL on Saturday. Murphy's absence could be the longest given the wait on oblique strains which could push Goutfish GM Ryan Atkinson quickly into the Trade Market.

On The Lookout, 3/29: RDBL's Highest Paid Pitcher Debuts

Opening Day has come and gone with 13 games in the books and the Cloverdale Clovers sitting atop the Roger Dorn Baseball League Standings. Things pick right back up at noon today with 10 games scheduled today.

Here's what we are on the lookout for on Friday, March 29th:

Strider Begins Bid to Back Up Record Deal

The Alamo Short Stacks forked over a record $76 contract to Spencer Strider on Draft Day, the highest in RDBL History for a pitcher. The right-hander will start his bid to make good on the club's confidence on Friday as he makes his season debut against the Philadelphia Phillies on the road. Adding a curveball to his arsenal this Spring, Strider posted 35 strikeouts in 22 2/3 IP in the Grapefruit League while allowing just two earned runs as he looks to carry over that momentum.

Grapes Look for Harrison to Step Into #3 Starter Role

The Asti Grape Stompers have a great deal of confidence in their 1-2 punch of Framber Valdez and Pablo Lopez atop their rotation. Who slots in next is the big question that might determine the fate of the Grapes in 2024. GM Terry Shelley is hopeful left-hander Kyle Harrison can be just that and more as he makes his debut against the Padres Friday night.

Woeful Offenses of the Athletics and White Sox

The Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox had 57 points scored against them from starting pitchers Thursday, failing to score a run against Shane Bieber and Tarik Skubal. While the White Sox are off until Saturday, Meinert Hops left-hander Logan Allen will have his shot against the A's on Friday evening. Both offenses appear to be so futile, that it could be a storyline to watch as club's make their rotation decisions on a period by period basis.

Puk Transition Back to Starter

One of the more intriguing names entering Draft Day was left-hander AJ Puk who dazzled this Spring before earning a $10 deal from the San Mateo Oppo Tacos on Draft Day from the RP slot. He'll make his first career start on Friday after 142 appearances out of the bullpen as he faces the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Musgrove Looks to Shake Off -20 Start

Drafting a pitcher who immediately generates a -20 is a tough pill to swallow, but that was the case for the Spokane Fightin' Fish and Joe Musgrove following his rough start in South Korea. The right-hander will look to get back on track Friday night against the Giants and is joined by Martin Perez on the bump for the Fish.

TRADE: Ducks Acquire Marsh, Maeda from Fringe

The Burlingame Blue Ducks acquired outfielder Brandon Marsh (2R/$3) and right-hander Kenta Maeda (2D/$5) from the Lunatic Fringe in exchange for a 2024 2nd Round Pick (27th Overall).

Maeda will slot in behind Marcus Stroman, another off-season addition while Marsh is expected to team with Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber in the outfield.