PHOENIX — The question hanging over the 2025 MLB season: Can the Arizona Diamondbacks, a team that tasted playoff success, really challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers? Just an hour’s flight separates these clubs, yet a world of expectation stands between them. Los Angeles, the reigning World Series champions, wield a lineup of near-mythical status, featuring Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman.
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Mar 19, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, JPN; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with outfielder Teoscar Hernández (37) after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
What are some of the key points that the D-Backs need to focus on, to keep the division race alive, and to keep the world beating mentality that they had in 2023? The first major task is getting Corbin Carroll to return to his normal form, and let Ketel Marte be himself. It’s a long season, but if they can keep it consistent.. there is no reason why this team can’t rally around them.
The Diamondbacks’ pitching rotation is just as good as Los Angeles’, if not better at times. The 1-5 top down in Corbin Burnes, Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Brandon Pfaadt, can easily keep the Diamondbacks in contention not just for a divisional title, but for a playoff run as well.
Sep 18, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) (right) celebrates his solo home run with shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) (left) in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
ESPN’s six teams that can dethrone the Dodgers:
ESPN mentioned they were one of the six teams they had that could possibly contend against the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025 for their crown as best in the league. They join teams such as: Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, and the Boston Red Sox.
2025 MLB Opening Day keys for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ against Cubs
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
