The Dodgers have won the World Series once in the past 35 years. The moment of victory is forever etched in team lore: Julio Urías throwing a third strike, twisting away from home plate to squat and pump his fists in triumph, then turning back and extending his arms wide as catcher Austin Barnes jumped in for the embrace.
This time last year, Urías was the talk of opening day, the pride of the Dodgers’ fan base, the winning pitcher in the first game of the season that could have launched him toward riches in free agency.