Dodgers Enter 2025 MLB Season as Overwhelming Favorites to Repeat

As Opening Day begins, Los Angeles builds on its 2024 championship with key acquisitions and Shohei Ohtani's anticipated return to pitching.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, reigning World Series champions, are heavily favored to win the 2025 title following a standout offseason.
Key additions Blake Snell and Rōki Sasaki bolster the Dodgers' already formidable roster, with Ohtani expected to return to the mound this season.
The Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals are seen as strong contenders in the American League, with the Rangers receiving multiple predictions for a World Series win.
Shohei Ohtani and Bobby Witt Jr. are frontrunners for the National League and American League MVP awards, respectively.
Expert predictions for division winners, postseason outcomes, and individual awards highlight a competitive and dynamic 2025 MLB season.