I predict we'll win 105 games and get "daveroberts-ed" in the playoffs. If we make it to the NLCS it will be against the Braves.

The Braves are better than the Dodgers, not by a lot, but still better. So my answer today, is no.

But a lot of props to GM Chris Young and a great group of hungry, hard working ball players. Texas Rangers - defending World Series champions.

No matter how big a franchise's payroll, sometimes fate sidelines the best players for extended periods.

On paper, the Dodgers look ridiculously good! But the Mets spent the most of all teams in 2023 and where did that get them?

At least, I hope not!

It'll be a long time before they overcome the trash can banging. I'm just an insignificant little baseball fan and I can do nothing about it, and I hope I get over it soon - but I'm not over it yet.

The Angels probably have at some time, although I hate to admit it.

Too much variation to predict ultimate success based on roster talent.
Who picked the Rangers last spring?
Who picked the D'Backs to get to the WS from the NL last spring?
There's better than a 50% chance they won't win, so I'll go with "No".

the Dodgers stand at 10-5 in this very early stage of the season, good for first place in the NL West. They've mostly looked good, but not exceptional.

In terms of winning percentage, the Brewers!, Pirates!, Yankees, Braves and Guardians! are all better at the moment. The KC Royals are equivalent!!! That won't last, however.

The Yankees and Braves have a higher payroll than the Dodgers (mostly because of Ohtani's deferred salary). The other teams mentioned above are close to half or less of the Dodgers' payroll.

In terms of run differential, L.A. is at +13 so far. That's lower than the Guardians (+35), the Royals (+29), the Braves (+26), the Orioles (+23), the Rangers (+21), the Pirates (+19), the Red Sox (+18), the Diamondbacks (+17), and the Yankees (+15).

Just a little update.