The Dodgers seek to buck that notion. They’ve far outspent any defending title-winner in recent memory, with a luxury tax payroll that has swelled to around $400 million. They’ve positioned themselves to maximize a window featuring three massive superstars, Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.

Before the regular season starts up again, a look back at the Dodgers spring training in 2025 with some final thoughts on the exhibition schedule.

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Opening-day starter Michael King throws five shutout innings; Tyler Wade homers; Brandon Lockridge pushes batting average toward .400

The Dodgers have spent a lot of money hoping to win their second straight World Series and bettors are putting their cash on Los Angeles.

Jeremiah Estrada, the Palm Desert grad who burst on the scene in 2024, ready to add to his major league legacy in second year with Padres.

The Braves faced the Cubs in their final Grapefruit League game on Tuesday and will now prepare for Opening Day at the Padres, having resolved many of their offseason and Spring Training conflicts.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

The Padres might begin the season without one of their starting rotation anchors, after it was revealed Tuesday he has inflammation in his right elbow.

The Padres host the Atlanta Braves at 3:10 p.m. CST (1:10 p.m. PST) to start the season. Brandon Lockridge will be eighth in the lineup.

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will start the season on the injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow, according to manager Mike Shildt.