The CT sports staff make their World Series predictions
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The Major League Baseball World Series is just around the corner. With the wildcard wrapping up and the division series starting, soon it will be time for a team to be crowned as champion.
The CT sports staff made their picks for the World Series.
Jenny Allen, Staff Writer
Los Angeles Dodgers
Entering the 2025 World Series as the reigning champions, the National League Los Angeles Dodgers will continue their winning streak. The Dodgers ranked No. 1 in total strikeouts and top five in total wins, saves and runs batted in during the regular season, according to ESPN.
Despite two-way player Shohei Ohtani’s injury in game two of the 2024 series, the Dodgers were still able to defeat the New York Yankees 4-1. Ohtani is ready to redeem himself as he ranks first on the leaderboard for runs scored, according to MLB. Along with shortstop Mookie Betts, first baseman Freddie Freeman, catcher Will Smith and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers will be hard to beat.
During the Wild Card Series, the Dodgers proved their talent defeating the Cincinnati Red in the first two games. The Dodgers have the athletic ability to stop their opponent on both sides of the field.
Hayden Braun, Contributing Writer
Seattle Mariners
My pick for this year’s World Series is the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners are currently the No. 2 seed in the American League and are currently hosting the Detroit Tigers in the second round of the playoffs. The Mariners have a bunch of momentum heading into the playoffs after clinching the AL West for the first time since 2001.
Their offense is explosive with players like catcher and MVP candidate Cal Raleigh — who ended the season with 60 home runs — and centerfielder Julio Rodriguez, who had his second 30-for-30 season with 32 home runs and 30 stolen bases.
Mariners are not just top-heavy either. Moves made at the trade deadline added stars like first baseman Josh Naylor and a reunion with third baseman Eugenio Suárez, according to Seattle Sports.
Despite injuries, the Mariners still have one of the best bullpens in all of baseball. Pitchers Bryan Woo, George Kirby and closer Andrés Muñoz are elite and are the deciding factors in the playoffs.
The Mariners are currently favored to win the AL at (-172) odds and have the fourth-best World Series betting odds at (+550) on Fanduel, according to The News Tribune.
With the odds in their favor and a superstar-filled roster, I think the Mariners will finally bring a World Series home to Seattle.
Yenni Jimenez Acosta, Contributing Writer
New York Yankees
The World Series will be the LA Dodgers versus the New York Yankees, a good East versus West Coast action and a rematch of last year. Even though the Dodgers won last year’s World Series, the Yankees have a great track record in the competition.
The Yankees are the team with the most World Series entries and wins. They have made it to the finals 41 times, and they are also the team that has most recently won back-to-back World Series, during the 1998-2000 seasons, according to MLB News.
Devynn Alston, Contributing Writer
Los Angeles Dodgers
The LA Dodgers are champs looking to defend their crown in the World Series this year. They would be the first back-to-back champions in 25 years. Vegas currently has the Dodgers with the best odds to win.
While their stars have not performed at their expected level, they are stars nonetheless. Their loaded roster will challenge other teams to keep up with their depth.
