With less than a month to go until pitchers and catchers report, the Dodgers appear primed to enter the season once again considered the favorites to capture the title. Naturally, that got us to thinking about what it would take for the Dodgers to not just fall short of the World Series -- any seasoned baseball observer knows there are few guarantees so far as postseason success goes -- but to miss the playoffs entirely.

On the heels of a dominant World Series run, the Dodgers have only strengthened their superteam. We debate what they've done and what to expect from them and MLB.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have assembled a great roster littered with stars and future Hall of Famers, but it doesn't guarantee them a World Series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached a "tentative agreement" with free-agent relief pitcher Kirby Yates, pending a physical, per Bob Nightengale of USA

The Hot Stove panel react to the Dodgers reportedly agreeing to terms with reliever Kirby Yates. Los Angeles Dodgers; transactions; MLB Network; MLBN Hot Stove; Kirby Yates

Roki Sasaki, the young Japanese pitching sensation, joins MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers and delivers a clear message to LA fans during the Lakers vs. Washington Wizards NBA game. Roki Sasaki, the young Japanese star,

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is soaking up the spotlight in the wake of joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, meeting LeBron James and Rui Hachimura at the Lakers game on Tuesday.

The professional sports teams based in Los Angeles continue to stay winning. In the MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers remain the most terrifying team in the league; they are not resting on their laurels as they continue to add more talent to the roster,