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Dodgers Aim for Repeat with Ohtani and Sasaki Pursuit

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for the 2025 season with significant offseason moves following their recent World Series victory. With a strong performance in the 2024 season, where they secured 98 wins despite facing rotation injuries, the Dodgers are favored to defend their title and repeat as NL West division champions.

Key acquisitions have been made to enhance the roster, including the signings of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Dodgers are also actively pursuing Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, who boasts an impressive 2.10 ERA in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league. Sasaki is expected to sign with an MLB team between January 15-23, with the Dodgers among the frontrunners alongside the San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers' connections with Sasaki through Ohtani and Yamamoto, who played alongside him in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, provide a strategic advantage in their pursuit.

In addition to these pitching enhancements, the Dodgers have also acquired Blake Snell, Michael Conforto, and Hyeseong Kim, further solidifying their lineup and rotation. Manager Dave Roberts has discussed the team's new fielding configuration, which incorporates these new players.

The Dodgers are set to kick off the 2025 season with a two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs on March 18-19. With a projected win-loss record of 98-64, the Dodgers are poised for a strong performance, reflecting their robust roster and organizational depth as they aim to defend their World Series title.

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