This is not going to be a long, exhaustive analysis like some sites engage in. Most of what they surmise never happens anyway. I do not need exhaustive comparisons and explanations of what may or may not happen. I prefer the 30,000-foot evaluation, and I do not get paid by the word!
How the NL West Will Finish
#1 – Los Angeles Dodgers – Well, duhhh! Do I need to elaborate? Even if Ohtani is suspended, they are head and shoulders above the field.
#2 – San Diego Padres – They have less talent than in 2023, but they will win more games, and the pitching is likely to be better.