In this episode, we dive into the biggest MLB offseason questions, starting with the Los Angeles Dodgers. If the consensus was always Dodgers, what was the point of trade discussions? Does this Roki Sasaki crack the Opening Day roster, and how will LA deploy him to maximize their chances?

We also debate the Dodgers’ World Series odds: Are they truly the best on paper, or does the field of 29 other teams have the edge in a playoff gauntlet? History suggests it's not so simple—only six teams since 2000 with the best regular-season record have claimed the title.

Shifting gears, we look at how teams like the Padres, Giants, and Diamondbacks should strategize their baseball operations with the Dodgers looming over the NL West. Plus, we break down free-agent fits for the division, including intriguing names like Nick Pivetta, Jack Flaherty, and Max Scherzer. And of course, we touch on the futures of Clayton Kershaw and Andrew Heaney.

Don't miss this jam-packed episode full of hot takes, smart analysis, and the latest buzz around MLB's most competitive division!

(Thumbnail photo credit Luke Hales/Getty Images)

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