Dodgers to Win 2024 World Series: 3 Reasons Why They Will & Won’t
Zack Cook
Host · Writer
Won't: Rotation Health Concerns Continue
Despite having plenty of talent in the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation, there are also multiple question marks regarding their ability to stay healthy. We're well aware of Glasnow's injury history, while Clayton Kershaw has yet to start a game for the Dodgers this year, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto is on the injured list. The Dodgers' potential success in October could very well hinge on the health of their starting staff, which is worrisome.
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Will: Shohei Ohtani Continues Destroying Baseballs
Shohei Ohtani is a proven superstar in MLB. At the All-Star break, Ohtani has put up huge numbers in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Teams will assuredly look to pitch around Ohtani in the postseason, but it might not be that simple with how the Dodgers lineup is structured at the top. Ohtani's bat alone will make the Dodgers a force in October, even if he's yet to debut in the postseason.
Won't: Bullpen Can't Stay Consistent in Postseason
Although the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has been one of the best in baseball, there's no certainty they will continue to be in October. There are some talented relievers in the Dodgers bullpen, but there's also not much high-leverage experience in October with this group. Will they be able to stay as dominant as we've seen them be at times this year?
Will: Mookie Betts Plays MVP Caliber Baseball
Mookie Betts has been a superstar for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox. We've seen him play a monstrous role for the Dodgers and Red Sox during the regular season, with some blips along the way in the playoffs. Betts must find another gear in October if the Dodgers want to live up to their sizable expectations. He certainly has that type of performance in his bag of tricks.
Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Odds: +320
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Won't: Bottom of Lineup Can't Find Consistency
One of the most significant issues for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024 has been their top-heavy batting order. After you cross over the top four sluggers, there's been almost zero consistency from the Dodgers. That's a significant problem in October, and there's a clear need for the Dodgers to address that need ahead of the MLB trade deadline. If they don't, runs might not come at the pace some would expect.
Will: Tyler Glasnow Stays Healthy and Performs Like an Ace
In his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tyler Glasnow has come as advertised and been an absolute stud. Pitching wins championships, and the Dodgers need Glasnow to continue pitching at this elite level and stay healthy. There's a lot to like about Glasnow's fit with the Dodgers, and he'll be relied upon heavily to elevate their pitching staff come October.
Won't: Rotation Health Concerns Continue
Despite having plenty of talent in the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation, there are also multiple question marks regarding their ability to stay healthy. We're well aware of Glasnow's injury history, while Clayton Kershaw has yet to start a game for the Dodgers this year, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto is on the injured list. The Dodgers' potential success in October could very well hinge on the health of their starting staff, which is worrisome.
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Will: Shohei Ohtani Continues Destroying Baseballs
Shohei Ohtani is a proven superstar in MLB. At the All-Star break, Ohtani has put up huge numbers in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Teams will assuredly look to pitch around Ohtani in the postseason, but it might not be that simple with how the Dodgers lineup is structured at the top. Ohtani's bat alone will make the Dodgers a force in October, even if he's yet to debut in the postseason.
