Los Angeles, CA – As the weekend approached, the top four teams with the best records in Major League Baseball included the Yankees, Phillies, Guardians, and Orioles. Surprisingly, the Dodgers held the fifth-best record in MLB, lagging behind the Yankees by six games. This scenario would have been perceived as an upset earlier in the season.
Despite their position in the standings, the Dodgers maintained their status as betting favorites to win the World Series, leading at +300 on Monday morning. This highlights the strong brand and playoff potential associated with the Dodgers, who have consistently been postseason contenders.
While the Dodgers face challenges with lineup depth and injuries to their rotation, they boast a formidable lineup featuring players like Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Freddie Freeman. Additionally, their rotation, led by Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Glasnow, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, presents a solid pitching staff for a potential postseason run.
The Dodgers showcased their strength in a series against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, winning two out of three games. Despite this impressive showing, the Dodgers did not claim the top spot in the Power Rankings due to their performance being slightly below the best team in baseball.
Although the Dodgers may not currently hold the title of the best team in baseball, their potential to secure a World Series victory remains high. Their recent series win against the Yankees demonstrates their capability to compete at a high level on the big stage, setting the stage for an exciting postseason run.