Which team is closest to 2025 MLB World Series title? Where do Los Angeles Dodgers rank?
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The 2025 MLB season is exciting and the Los Angeles Dodgers are the team everyone's watching to win the World Series. They won the championship in 2024 by beating the New York Yankees and look strong again.
With a great team and star players, they're leading the pack. But other teams are trying hard to catch up, making this season super fun. Let's check out the top teams and why the Dodgers are on top.
Top 10 teams and why the Dodgers are leading
The 2025 World Series race is full of good teams, but the Dodgers are the best right now. Here's how the top 10 stack up, based on the latest ESPN BET rankings, and why Los Angeles is ahead:
Dodgers: They're the favorite because of their 2024 win, Mookie Betts and good pitching. They can win 97 games and take the division easily.
Yankees: They lead the AL with Aaron Judge but not as balanced as the Dodgers.
Mets: They're the surprise team in the NL East with good pitching but behind the Dodgers.
Tigers: This young team is doing well but not as experienced as the Dodgers.
Phillies: They're solid with playoff experience but need more to beat the Dodgers.
Cubs: Their pitchers are good but not as strong as the Dodgers' lineup.
Mariners: Young players are shining but don't have the Dodgers' big game history.
Astros: They're always in the playoffs but their team not as deep as the Dodgers.
Braves: They're trying to bounce back but not as steady as the Dodgers.
Padres: They have big stars but not as complete as the Dodgers.
The reason why the Dodgers are in the lead is that the team is fantastic in hitting, pitching and fielding.
They are difficult to defeat because of players such as Freddie Freeman or pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. They are ready to play big games, but playoffs are tricky, and such teams as the Yankees are close. Nevertheless, they are the best team because of their talent.
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The Mets are surprising everyone in the NL, with expectations of around 96 wins with awesome pitchers.
Both teams have huge fan support and play in a big city, but beating the Dodgers is tough. The Yankees know how to win in the playoffs, giving them a small edge. The Mets' energy could lead to a big surprise. As June goes on, New York teams are showing they can fight for the title. But catching up to the Dodgers' super-strong team by October will be hard. Fans are pumped to see if New York can grab the championship.
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