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The Major League Baseball trade deadline has passed, bringing a surge of player transactions that could reshape the playoff landscape. Sports bettors are advised to reassess their positions as some teams may begin or continue tanking.
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain the overwhelming favorites to win the World Series, holding odds of +160. This follows their 2024 MLB World Series victory over the New York Yankees in game four at Yankee Stadium, where they claimed the Commissioner’s Trophy.
Despite the Dodgers' favored status, other teams offer intriguing futures value. The Chicago Cubs, with odds at 15:1, and the San Diego Padres, at +7500, are highlighted as potential long-shot bets. The Cubs recently bolstered their rotation by adding pitchers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes, which could strengthen their postseason chances if they avoid further injuries.
Photographs from recent games capture moments such as Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs celebrating a home run at Wrigley Field on June 3, 2026, underscoring the Cubs' competitive efforts this season.
As the season progresses, bettors and fans alike will be watching closely to see if these teams can capitalize on their post-trade deadline rosters.
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- The Los Angeles Dodgers pose for a picture with the Commissioner’s Trophy after beating the New York Yankees in game four to win the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. (Brad Penner/Getty Images)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a home run in a game against the Athletics at Wrigley Field on June 3, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. (Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)
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