That fun fact is no longer intact, as the D-backs have slipped back toward .500, but the Snakes — NL champs in 2023 and winners of 89 games last year — are still clearly a team to take seriously. With ...

As the Dodgers succumb to the injury bug, the chance of prolonged absences from these two talented but oft-injured starters threatens the club's chances to repeat as World Series champions.