The Los Angeles Dodgers have done it again. After grinding through a grueling seven-game World Series, they hoisted the trophy for the second straight year-cementing their place as the gold standard in Major League Baseball right now.
But here's the kicker: they did it while hitting just .203 in the Fall Classic. That’s the lowest batting average by a championship team since 1966.
And yet, over the last two World Series runs, the Dodgers have batted a combined .204... and still walked away with both titles.
So how do you win back-to-back championships with numbers like that? Simple. You dominate on the mound.
The Dodgers’ pitching staff found its rhythm when it mattered most. And one of the most unexpected heroes in that mix?
Roki Sasaki. The same Sasaki who wasn’t even expected to be on the big-league roster in 2025.
Not only did he return-he reinvented himself. He went from a question mark to the most trusted arm in the bullpen.
Since coming back, Sasaki has looked downright unhittable, and there’s growing belief within the organization that he should be the closer moving forward.
It's a remarkable turnaround for the young right-hander, and a testament to the Dodgers' ability to adapt and develop talent midstream. They didn’t just get hot at the right time-they made the right moves, and Sasaki’s resurgence might be the most pivotal of them all.
Now, the conversation is starting to shift toward what’s next. And if the Dodgers have their eyes set on adding even more firepower to their rotation, one name keeps coming up: Paul Skenes.
Skenes has already made it clear-he wants to pitch for a contender. While Pittsburgh still holds four more years of control, the reality is that the clock is ticking.
If the Pirates want to cash in and bolster their lineup without blowing up the payroll, moving Skenes could bring in a massive return. And no team is better positioned to make that kind of deal than the Dodgers.
The idea of Skenes-who just so happens to be a Southern California native-pitching in Dodger Blue feels almost inevitable. If he hits the trade market, whether it’s midseason or down the line, L.A. will be at the front of the line. And if it comes down to moving Sasaki to get Skenes, the Dodgers wouldn’t hesitate.
Adding Skenes to a rotation that’s already elite? That’s the kind of move that could tilt the balance of power in the league even further.
It’s not just about star power-it’s about sustainability. The Dodgers aren’t just built to win now; they’re built to keep winning.
And that’s the challenge for the rest of the league. While other teams are trying to keep pace, the Dodgers are lapping the field.
They’ve figured out how to win when the bats go cold. They’ve developed arms that deliver under pressure.
And they’re still looking to upgrade.
This isn’t just a hot streak. This is a dynasty in motion. And if the rest of baseball doesn’t find a way to respond soon, we might be watching the Dodgers dominate October for years to come.