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Joel reports to us from spring training in Arizona, where his weekend coverage took on a distinctly California Dreamin’ vibe.
Fans on the East Coast, especially those supporting the Yankees, are no strangers to being part of a dynasty often labeled as the “Evil Empire.” In his opening thoughts, Joel discusses why it’s beneficial for Major League Baseball that the Los Angeles Dodgers have now assumed this role—beloved by their fans yet often despised by rival supporters.
Joel delves further into the longevity of the Dodgers’ dominance in the baseball world in his next analysis. He raises questions about how the team will eventually contend with aging stars like Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts. How will they manage to continue building around their megastar, Shohei Ohtani?
Lastly, Joel explores the notion that this seemingly “unbeatable” Dodgers team has indeed shown vulnerabilities. He provides multiple instances of teams that came close but couldn’t topple them. As we look ahead to 2026, are the Dodgers really untouchable? And which teams might pose the greatest threat to their reign?
And finally, Joel digs his heels into the fact that this “unbeatable” Dodgers team has, in fact, shown that it can be beat, but gives us multiple examples of teams that just didn’t get it done. Is LA so untouchable in 2026? And which teams will have the best shot?