Since becoming a Dodgers fan at age 9, sixty years ago, I have seen this story so many times that I laugh instead of panic. Most years, the Dodgers had no chance, but I rooted for them anyway. In 1988, they had no chance, but the impossible happened! Over the past ten years, Dodger fans fully expect to win every game, every year… and rightfully so! The Dodgers are the envy of every team in baseball, but maybe it is time for a re-set.
Now, I am not saying that the Dodgers just have to lose this year and not make the playoffs – I fully expect them to make the playoffs in 2023, but there will be some bumps in the road.