Wednesday night’s comeback victory over defending champ Florida is a boost. Drew Doughty’s return could be another, as could a home-heavy schedule on the horizon.

The elite lefty relief pitcher is part of an aggressive winter by the reigning World Series champions that has created discontent from their less-aggressive competitors.

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...