Dodgers’ Playoff Woes: A Decade of Regular Season Success and Postseason Frustration
Despite consistent NL West championships, the Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled in the playoffs over the past decade.
In the past decade, the Los Angeles Dodgers have experienced remarkable regular season success, consistently clinching the NL West championship. However, when it comes to the postseason, their fortunes have been less than stellar, leaving fans wondering when the next championship will come their way.
Key Takeaways:
- The Dodgers have secured the NL West championship multiple times in the past decade but have struggled in the playoffs.
- Despite significant financial resources and star-studded rosters, the team has only won one championship in 2020.
- Other NL West teams, such as the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants, have outperformed the Dodgers in recent postseasons.
Under the ownership of Magic Johnson and a group of investors, the Dodgers have seen their financial strength and win totals rise significantly. However, despite their deep pockets and an array of All-Star talents, the team has failed to secure multiple championships during this period, with their sole title coming during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
Another NL team that knocked out the Dodgers in the playoffs is heading to the World Series.
2023: Diamondbacks
2021: Braves
2020: LA won
2019: Nationals
2018: LA made WS
2017: LA made WS
2016: Cubs
2015: Mets
Since 2015, only the 2022 Padres didn’t make the WS after beating LA
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) October 25, 2023
Prominent players like Trea Turner, Max Scherzer, Adrian Gonzalez, Matt Kemp, and Zack Greinke have all donned Dodger blue during this era, but they too couldn’t bring home the elusive championship. As a result, patience among the Chavez Ravine faithful has worn thin, and fans are growing increasingly frustrated with the team’s postseason performance since 2013.
In the same timeframe, three of the Dodgers’ division rivals, including the San Diego Padres, have performed as well as or better than the Dodgers in the playoffs over a full 162-game season. In 2022, the Padres advanced to the NLCS at the Dodgers’ expense, highlighting the team’s postseason struggles.
Furthermore, the Giants’ dynasty from 2010 to 2014, during which the Dodgers often won the NL West, cannot be overlooked. The Diamondbacks, despite being perceived as a lesser contender, have also made more recent postseason appearances and even secured an NL pennant in 2023.
For Dodgers fans, years of high expectations for division titles have often ended in early postseason exits. As the World Series begins, the Dodgers find themselves watching from the sidelines, raising questions about their ability to translate regular season dominance into championship success.
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