The National League West has been dominated by the Dodgers in recent years, a trend that should continue for at least another year.
Over the past couple of weeks, I have gone division by division highlighting what needs to go right for each team in 2019. I last discussed the American League Central, now let’s move on to the National League West.
It was a big winter for many teams as they either positioned themselves for the 2019 playoff race or distanced themselves for future success. The off-season was also a quiet time for some teams that didn’t seem to have a clear path toward contention or rebuilding.
Regardless of how successful or disappointing each team’s off-season was, every team has things that can break right for them this season. Whether that means enough things go well that a surprise team sneaks into the playoffs, a juggernaut hits on all cylinders and wins the World Series or a rebuilding team has young players develop in positive ways.
While there is a clear favorite in the National League West this season, there are still multiple teams that could challenge them for the title. With an established powerhouse, up and comers and soon to be rebuilding clubs, this division has it all. Each team in this division can very well have a successful season whether they make the playoffs or not. They just need enough things to break right.