Don’t be fooled by Dodgers $1B offense… they’re not worth that
The Dodgers boast elite offensive statistics early in the 2026 season, leading the majors in OPS and ranking near the top in key categories, but their performance has felt inconsistent despite their high payroll. They have struggled with prolonged stretches of uncompetitive at-bats and a recent drop in home runs, raising concerns about their ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Strong pitching has kept them atop the NL West, but their offense must evolve to match their October ambitions.
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Dylan Hernandez MLB Don’t be fooled by Dodgers $1B offense… they’re not worth that By Dylan Hernandez Published April 30, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET Statistically, the Dodgers have one of the best offenses in baseball, if not the best offense in baseball. They lead the majors in OPS. They rank in the top two in the other major offensive categories: runs scored, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage. So why does it feel as if their lineup isn’t doing what the sport’s most expensive lineup should be doing? Why does it feel as if a disproportionate number of their at-bats are uncompetitive? Why does it feel as if they have played too many games that looked like the last two of their recently-completed series against the Miami Marlins? 4 Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers…
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