While the world is still coming down from watching the exhilarating World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, sports bettors are already turning their attention to next year. In order to keep up with the sports books, bettors have to already start their research.
Major League Baseball features far more offseason turnover and blockbuster free-agent signings than any other sport, but it’s become almost laughable how difficult it is for any team to compete with the LA Dodgers’ bankroll.
This offseason, early chatter already links Los Angeles to major free agents such as Kyle Tucker and Robert Suarez. The Dodgers are also expected to pursue international stars, an area where they’ve historically found tremendous success. Even the trade market seems to favor L.A., with names like Tarik Skubal among the top rumored targets.
With that said, it’s no surprise to see who sits atop the odds board for next year’s World Series champion.
The Dodgers are favored to win their third consecutive championship — a feat accomplished only by the Yankees (1936–39, 1949–53, 1998–2000) and Athletics (1972–74) since 1903. Their odds currently lead the way at +350. Following them are the New York Yankees at 7–1, the Philadelphia Phillies at +1000, and the New York Mets at +1200.
The defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays are further down the list at 20–1, with oddsmakers skeptical they can repeat their surprising run. They’re tied with the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres for the eighth-shortest odds to win next year’s Fall Classic. Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies, Chicago White Sox, and Washington Nationals share the longest odds at +50000.
The offseason “hot stove” will undoubtedly shake things up, but the teams at the top of the board seem poised to remain there — especially the powerhouse Dodgers, who continue to redefine dominance.