The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again the team to beat.
Fresh off winning their second consecutive World Series championship, the Dodgers have further strengthened an already loaded roster as they chase a rare three-peat. Their latest high-profile move has made them an even heavier favorite to win the 2026 World Series.
2026 World Series Odds (as of Jan. 16)
- Dodgers: +250
- Yankees: +750
- Phillies: +1300
- Mariners: +1300
- Braves: +1500
- Blue Jays: +1500
- Mets: +1600
- Red Sox: +1600
- Astros: +1700
- Cubs: +1800
- Brewers: +2000
- Padres: +2500
- Orioles: +2500
- Tigers: +2800
- Rangers: +3000
- Royals: +3500
- Guardians: +4000
- Reds: +4000
- Giants: +5500
- Diamondbacks: +6500
- Rays: +8000
- Pirates: +10000
- Twins: +10000
- Athletics: +10000
- Cardinals: +18000
- Marlins: +18000
- Angels: +20000
- Rockies: +50000
- White Sox: +50000
- Nationals: +50000
Dodgers Set the Standard
Los Angeles became the first team to win back-to-back World Series titles since the New York Yankees accomplished the feat from 1998 to 2000. The franchise has now captured three championships in the past six seasons, reinforcing its status as baseball’s modern powerhouse.
Rather than standing pat, the Dodgers doubled down this offseason. The club signed star outfielder Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract, adding another elite bat and Gold Glove-caliber defender to an already formidable lineup. The move came just weeks after Los Angeles secured All-Star closer Edwin Díaz, further shoring up the bullpen.
As a result, the Dodgers’ championship odds improved significantly, shortening from +370 at the end of last season to +250.
A Proven Star Addition
Tucker, 28, spent the bulk of his career with Houston from 2018 to 2024 before a brief stint elsewhere last season. A four-time All-Star, he was a key contributor to Houston’s 2022 World Series title and is widely regarded as one of the most complete outfielders in the game.
With Tucker joining an already star-studded roster, the Dodgers enter the 2026 season as the clear favorite — and the team everyone else is chasing.