Dodgers and Braves Lead MLB Season Prospects with Major Investments

Los Angeles Dodgers' billion-dollar bet on Japanese talent and Atlanta Braves' quest for a seventh division title highlight the 2024 MLB season's key narratives.

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' $700 million acquisition, is on track for Opening Day after facing live pitching for the first time since elbow surgery.
The Dodgers' offseason spending spree, including a billion-dollar investment in Japanese talent, aims to secure their first world title in a 162-game season since 1988.
Atlanta Braves, with a projected $265.3 million payroll, are poised to dominate the National League with their seventh straight division crown.
The New York Mets hope for a comeback season, banking on star closer Edwin Diaz and sluggers Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor.
The NL Central sees a competitive race with the Cardinals aiming for a turnaround and the Reds showcasing young talent.