- The Dodgers are projected to dominate the NL West, having won the division 13 times in the last 14 seasons.
- The Rockies are looking to improve after three straight 100-loss seasons, hiring former Oakland A's executive Peter Brand Paul DePodesta to lead the team's turnaround.
- The Padres and Diamondbacks are expected to be in the wild card hunt, but the Giants are projected to remain in mediocrity.