MLB offseason: Dodgers favorites for 2027 as lockout looms

The Los Angeles Dodgers have emerged as early favorites for the 2027 World Series according to sportsbook odds from FanDuel and DraftKings. Despite facing roster changes following the 2026 season, including eight players entering free agency, the team remains a top contender. Notable departures include Kiké Hernandez and Tarik Skubal, the latter of whom is considered a premier free agent target.

Major League Baseball faces potential uncertainty as a lockout is scheduled to begin on December 1, 2026, upon the expiration of the current collective bargaining agreement. The primary dispute involves owners seeking a salary cap and the players' union opposing such a measure. This tension creates ambiguity regarding the start of the 2027 season and whether a flurry of free-agent signings will occur before the shutdown.