The Dodgers and Their Repeat “Offense”
Justin Loretz
Sports Editor
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to redefine baseball’s modern standard of excellence. With their second straight World Series title in 2025—following their long-awaited breakthrough the year prior—the Dodgers did what most franchises can only dream of: domination across two seasons in an era built to prevent dynasties.
However, for the Dodgers, it looked like there was never any doubt that they would repeat. Mookie Betts set the tone with elite two-way play and leadership. Freddie Freeman remained absolutely unshakeable and as consistent as ever. And NL MVP Shohei Ohtani, who is now fully settled into his Dodgers tenure, proved why he is already one of the greatest players of all time, forcing every opponent to alter their game plan, and still making them fail each time.
The stars were only part of the story though. Will Smith delivered clutch hits throughout October, Max Muncy was reliable for steady production, and the rest of the Dodgers’ homegrown players like Gavin Lux and their unbelievable bullpen cast played with confidence coming from a system that is simply good at everything.
The bullpen for the Dodgers was structured like a chessboard with different relievers carefully designed for specific matchups. High-velocity righties, deceptive lefties, and momentum killers all did their job, and weakness was never a word in their vocabulary. Even when injuries forced rotation adjustments, the Dodgers’ depth carried them. Someone always stepped up, and no moment ever felt too big.
The 2025 World Series followed the same pattern the Dodgers had relied on for two years: pressure, patience, and professionalism. They are the model every franchise is trying to copy, and for good reason. They on all cylinders with every Dodger showing up and showing out, executing their roles. This team wins with their stars, depth, patience, and system that does not collapse under modern baseball volatility.
The Dodgers built these two titles. Having the money they do certainly helped, but no one can say they did not earn their championships. And with Betts, Freeman, and Ohtani still anchoring the core the Dodgers are not satisfied with just two. They are poised to contend for more, and with a farm system that remains one of baseball’s strongest, there is no end in sight for their reign.
For the first time in decades, an MLB franchise has solidified themselves as a true dynasty. Still, in Los Angeles, the celebration is just getting started.
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