Dodgers, Trade Deadline and Pursue Orioles
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According to ESPN BET, the Dodgers are still looking very likely to win the World Series again in 2025, opening as +400 favorites to repeat and currently sitting at +240 as the MLB season approaches the start of August and the league's trade deadline.
Adding to the bullpen should be the Dodgers' top priority at the deadline, and Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley would be a top option for the Dodgers to consider. The two-time All-Star and reigning Reliever of the Year is 3-1 this season with a 3.00 ERA across 36 innings pitched, and his 21 saves ranks 10th in MLB.
Brandon Glick of PFSN has named Los Angeles as one of the “best fits” for Red Sox relief pitcher and closer Aroldis Chapman. Chapman has been pitching at an extremely high level so far this season. He would be a big-time get for the Dodgers to improve their bullpen even more.
The Giants are still making a grave mistake keeping Austin Barnes in AAA. Theyneed to call him up as soon as possible. The post The San Francisco Giants Should Call Up This Two-Time World SeriesChampion appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Dusty Baker, who won 2,186 games in 26 years as a major league manager, capped by a championship with the Houston Astros in 2023, will return to the bench.
Walker Buehler received his 2024 World Series ring ahead of tonight's game as the Dodgers and Red Sox and begin a three game set, Bueheler is set to start Sunday
The Dodgers are currently favored to reach their second straight World Series, but four other teams are also currently 10-to-1 or shorter to win the NL.
Shortstop Mookie Betts is in his sixth season with the Los Angeles Dodgers after making his debut for the Boston Red Sox in 2014.
Though he may no longer play in LA, Walker Buehler finally earned his World Series ring in a special moment with his old Dodgers teammates.
BOSTON -- The Red Sox and Dodgers brought star-studded teams into a highly-anticipated showdown in the 2018 World Series. The Red Sox won the battle in five games while the Dodgers won two titles in the years since then. The teams are separated by just five wins this season as they began a three-game series at Fenway Park on Friday.