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What are the Dodgers’ chances of winning the World Series?
The Dodgers are going to the World Series — their third trip in four years. They’ll play against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sports podcast co-host Randy Sklar says, “Tampa Bay has the 28th highest payroll. They do it off with analytics.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenThe Dodgers are going to the World Series — their third trip in four years. They’ll play against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sports podcast co-host Randy Sklar says, “Tampa Bay has the 28th highest payroll. They do it off with analytics. They evaluate talent really well. They've got a lot of young players.” He says the key to the Dodgers winning this World Series is their right fielder Mookie Betts.
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