Ownership Vision

Mark Walter’s approach to leadership has redefined the franchise, positioning the Dodgers among Major League Baseball’s elite. His strategic initiatives and forward-thinking decisions have reshaped the organization, creating a dynamic environment where potential and talent are fully recognized.

Reclaiming the Standard of Excellence
The Dodgers have transformed into a team that challenges the prominence of a long-established rival known for its historical legacy and on-field dominance. This shift is attributed not only to the players’ performances but also to a renewed strategic focus that emphasizes innovation and rigorous planning.

Building a Future Legacy
Operating with a blend of ambition and tradition, the organization’s evolution reflects a commitment to excellence that bridges historical achievement with modern competitiveness. Every on-field victory contributes to a legacy that will be remembered for its resilience and drive, ensuring that the Dodgers remain a formidable force in baseball for years to come.

Dodgers Remain Class Of NL West, But Don’t Sleep On The Diamondbacks

Over the last two weeks, I’ve been taking a look at the Opening Day true-talent rankings of the 30 MLB clubs on a division-by-division basis. While the rankings are based on actual 2024 batted-ball data, off-season player movement and potential impact of 2025 rookies will be addressed. Last week, we began with the AL East, AL Central and AL West. This week, it was NL East, NL Central and now the NL West.

1 – Los Angeles Dodgers – ”Tru” Talent Record = 97-65 – Offensive Rating = 116.4 (2nd), Pitching Rating = 99.3 (16th), Defensive Rating = 96.1 (7th) IN: LHP Blake Snell, LF Michael Conforto, RHP Roki Sasaki, RHP Kirby Yates, LHP Tanner Scott; OUT: RHP Walker Buehler, 2B Gavin Lux, LF Jason Heyward, RHP Jack Flaherty, RHP Ryan Brasier

Mega-team looks to defend their World Series championship. As things turned out, the Dodgers weren’t quite the Goliath they appeared to be last season. This was largely due to injuries on the pitching side – only Gavin Stone (now out with a shoulder injury) and Tyler Glasnow exceeded the modest total of 100 innings pitched. As only this club can, they went out signed arguably the two best arms on the market, Snell and Sasaki, to address the issue. Oh, and Shohei Ohtani will be back on the mound sometime in the first half. The bullpen has been greatly enhanced by the signings of Scott and Yates. Their potent offense returns virtually untouched and should lead their onslaught.

2 – San Diego Padres – ”Tru” Talent Record = 91-71 – Offensive Rating = 108.0 (8th), Pitching Rating = 94.5 (7th), Defensive Rating = 101.1 (17th) IN: LHP Kyle Hart, RHP Nick Pivetta, LF Jason Heyward, 1B Connor Joe; OUT: C Kyle Higashioka, LHP Martin Perez, 1B Donovan Solano, SS Ha-Seong Kim, LHP Tanner Scott, LF Jurickson Profar

These guys had a real shot to take down the Dodgers in the postseason, but let them get away. On paper, the Padres just might have been the better team at the time. But ownership group issues following the death of Peter Seidler rendered them largely a bystander this offseason, and pitching anchors Dylan Cease and Michael King Jr. are still being bandied about in trade talks. An ultra-talented band of star players remain, but overall team depth is greatly watered down. Rotation depth is being tested by the losses of Joe Musgrove (Tommy John surgery) and Matt Waldron (strained oblique).