The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to play like World Series contenders, as manager Dave Roberts’ club looks to become the first repeat champions in MLB since the New York Yankees 25 years ago.Los Angeles enters Thursday not only atop the NL West standings at 25-12 but their mark is the best in baseball as well.

Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through the age 44, but his agent says he didn't want to risk a decline in his skills while under the deal.

It's now been 19, nearly 20 months since we last saw Shohei Ohtani on a major league pitcher's mound. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar took his offensive game to new heights in 2024, winning his third career Most Valuable Player Award purely on the merits of his bat and speed.