The star-studded Dodgers -- featuring Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts -- will return as the favorites to win the 2026 World Series, followed by the New York Yankees, Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. The Blue Jays open at 20-1, tied with the Chicago Cubs for 11th.

The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers’ thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA’s status as the sport’s best