"They knocked us off a four-game winning streak, but in the end, it was the Dodgers again." Bookmakers' pick: LAD, with Milwaukee in second place

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In the end, it is once again the Los Angeles Dodgers. Although the Milwaukee Brewers knocked off the Dodgers from a four-game winning streak to reach the pinnacle of the World Series, bookmakers forecast that the likelihood of the Dodgers' dominance returning next year remains high.

U.S. sports outlet Yahoo Sports reported on the 30th (Korean time), "Milwaukee has qualified for the postseason for the first time since 1982 and won its first championship in franchise history," adding, "However, according to bookmakers, they are not strong contenders for next year's World Series."

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Los Angeles Dodgers (+310), led by Shohei Ohtani, ranked first among all championship candidates. Milwaukee (+500) follows closely behind. The New York Yankees (+700) are in third place. These three teams have single-digit winning odds.

The Dodgers have spent astronomical sums over the past few years with the goal of world domination. They invested 10 years and $700 million (approximately 934.4 billion won) in Ohtani alone, and subsequently gathered top-tier players such as Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

The Dodgers' goal for this season was naturally the championship. Based on the grand objective of winning three consecutive World Series titles, they acquired Tarik Skubal via trade.

However, they were held back by Milwaukee. They suffered an unexpected fatal blow in the form of a four-game losing streak in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) and had to lower their heads.

Nevertheless, experts still judged that the Dodgers remain the team closest to winning next year. Although they will face numerous offseason tasks, including re-signing Tarik Skubal, who is entering the free agent market, they reported that the Dodgers still have the highest probability of winning.

While various strokes of luck followed, Milwaukee is also expected to maintain its strength next year. The Yankees, one of the two major big-market teams alongside the Dodgers, are also predicted to fill in their shortcomings during the offseason and aim for another championship.

The Boston Red Sox (11-1), Seattle Mariners (18-1), and Philadelphia Phillies (18-1) recorded the next best odds, while the runner-up in the World Series, the Rays, tied with the New York Mets at 22-1.

The Houston Astros (40-1) had the highest World Series championship odds among the teams that advanced to this year's playoffs. This indicates that their probability of winning is assessed as low.

The Colorado Rockies recorded the highest odds of 500-1 among all franchises.

What casts a shadow over the entire league for next season is a lockout. It could begin on December 1, when the collective bargaining agreement between MLB owners and the MLB Players Association expires. Considering all circumstances, it appears certain that a lockout will occur unless there is a shocking reversal, but this does not mean it will last until the 2027 season. It is expected to be an interesting offseason in many ways.

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