The Los Angeles Dodgers are the 2026 regular season, with the team's identity being highlighted in a hype video before each game. The hype video, which includes actor Jason Bateman, suggests that the team is the "bad guy" stereotype. This comes after a second consecutive championship and a third consecutive blockbuster offseason. The Dodgers' ultimate goal is to secure home-field advantage and a first-round bye. Despite last year's championship team winning 93 regular-season games, their focus is on avoiding further disappointments in October. The team's dominance has been limited by winning only 10 league-leading times in the past 11 years.