Shohei Ohtani’s historic season with the Los Angeles Dodgers gave them exactly what they wanted: a first-place finish in the NL West with an 89-69 record. As doubts grow at Dodger Stadium, the talk about the World Series has taken an unexpected turn. Even though the team has put together a star-studded lineup around Ohtani, it’s hard to ignore their weaknesses. Their bullpen isn’t doing well; it is their sixth-worst season in Dodgers history, according to the LA Times, and injuries are a worry that could ruin what many thought was a sure thing for the championship just a few months ago.
Jeff Passan of ESPN made a shocking prediction that basically kicked the Dodgers off their expected throne: “The Seattle Mariners are going to win the World Series.” This bold statement means a lot mor