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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) returns to the dugout after hitting a double in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo

Dodgers favored to repeat as MLB champions, Mets and Yankees in the hunt

The Los Angeles Dodgers are all-in on winning a second straight championship while the New York Yankees search for World Series redemption.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts after reaching second base REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Ohtani and Dodgers top Cubs in historic opening day in Tokyo

The Dodgers were a long way from Los Angeles on Tuesday but with Shohei Ohtani and two more Japanese stars they were the home team for Tokyo fans in a historic season-opening 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates after making the final out to beat the Cleveland Guardians during game five of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images/File Photo

Soto agrees to 15-year, $765 million contract with Mets, ESPN reports

Juan Soto, a four-time Major League Baseball All-Star and the biggest prize of the offseason, has agreed to a record 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate as the they defeat the New York Yankees 7-6 in game 5 to win the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Dodgers Win 8th World Series Title As Yankees Collapse In Game 5

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions for the eighth time in franchise history.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) runs to first after hitting a single in the first inning against the New York Mets during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Dodgers send Mets home, head back to World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers navigated their way to the World Series behind seven relief pitchers and a four-RBI night from shortstop Tommy Edman to earn a 10-5 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday.

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in Game Three of the Division Series at Petco Park on October 08, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Six-run inning lifts Padres, sends Dodgers to brink

David Peralta hit a two-run double and Fernando Tatis Jr. added a two-run home run in a six-run second inning as the San Diego Padres held on for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.