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The Detroit News |
“There’s just a lot of excitement, probably more than I can ever recall with the Dodger fan base and our players,” manager Dave Roberts said before Los Angeles hosted the Detroit Tigers.
Reuters |
Los Angeles Dodgers fans returned to Dodger Stadium on Thursday still celebrating their World Series triumph and brimming with confidence at the prospects of back-to-back titles.
Yahoo! Sports |
The Dodgers won both games in a series full of Japanese stars, including Shohei Ohtani.
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Bleacher Report |
Five diamonds are featured underneath the ring to commemorate the Dodgers' five-run deficit that they overcame to defeat the New York Yankees in Game 5 to clinch a championship.
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Skubal's middle-middle 97 mph fastball to Hernández made the difference.
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That's what they did when they made the biggest splash of the offseason, signing Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract that could be worth as much as $805 million.
Fox Sports |
Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers play the Boston Red Sox on Friday at Globe Life Field.
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The favored Royals have -173 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Guardians, who are listed at +145.
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For Friday’s matchup, the Mets wasted no time revealing their plan against right-hander Hunter Brown. Some things remain constant—Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso aren’t moving from their spots at the top of the order. But once a righty takes the hill, the lineup shuffles after that.
The 26-year-old outfielder slugged the first home run of his Mets career on Friday, taking a cutter from Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown and depositing it in the second deck of Minute Maid Park. The speed of the ball off the bat: 107.3 mph. The distance: 390 feet.
The Mets believe their 2024 postseason run, where they took the Dodgers to Game 6 of the NLCS, wasn’t a fluke. With a revamped roster, including a deep lineup and an even deeper pitching staff, New York feels it is championship-worthy.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are favored to win the 2025 World Series, with odds of +290 at DraftKings. A $100 bet on the Dodgers to win the World Series would win $290. The total payout would be $390 ($290 plus the original $100 wagered).
There are several teams in MLB hoping to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. The Phillies, Mets and Braves might be at the top.
Earlier in spring training, the Mets lost starters Frankie Montas (strained lat) and Sean Manaea (strained oblique) to season-opening injuries. Despite the extra room in the rotation, manager Carlos Mendoza recently told reporters he expected Blackburn to begin the season in the bullpen. Instead, he'll begin the season on the injured list.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred recently spoke on Mad Dog Radio about how owners understand that the Dodgers have such a unique player in Shohei Ohtani that it makes sense the organization is trying to monopolize the Japanese market.
The Mariners added Michael Hobbs to their minor league pitching staff Saturday; Hobbs was a recent Rule 5 draft selection.