2025 Major League Baseball Season Preview

SOURCE www.npr.org
The 2025 Major League Baseball season is set to begin with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the favorites to win the World Series. They have acquired Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Roki Sasaki. The New York Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking contract, making them a strong contender. Concerns about competitive balance and the dominance of wealthy teams linger.

Key Points

  • Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are top contenders
  • Acquisition of key players like Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, and Juan Soto
  • Issues surrounding competitive balance and the impact of wealthy teams

Pros

  • Strong competition between top teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, and New York Yankees
  • Exciting acquisitions of star players like Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, and Juan Soto
  • Potential for increased calls for a salary cap to address competitive balance

Cons

  • Concerns about small market and less wealthy teams struggling to compete
  • Potential for dominance of mega-wealthy clubs impacting the overall competitiveness of the league