Blake Street Banter

Roki Sasaki looked every bit the favorite in Las Vegas for 2025 Rookie of the Year in the National League. The Los Angeles Dodgers phenom was outstanding on Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds, striking out five in three scoreless innings of work.Who else from the NL West can possibly challenge the latest Japanese pitching sensation for the Dodgers? Will teammate Hyeseong Kim steal some attention and, ultimately, votes from Sasaki? Is Jordan Lawlar of the Arizona Diamondbacks really the next best prospect in the division?Could Bryce Eldridge, as a midseason call-up for the San Francisco Giants, do enough in four months to take home the Jackie Robinson Award? Is Tirso Ornelas the San Diego Padres top challenger? Could Drew Romo of the Colorado Rockies have a better shot than any number of rookie relievers like Seth Halvorsen, Jaden Hill and Luis Peralta?