To get a team nickname in baseball, you have to be more than just good; you have to be timeless. Murderers’ Row, Harvey’s Wallbangers, the Miracle Mets, and, of course, the Big Red Machine. The name isn’t so much about the individual players. It’s the vibe, the swagger, the atmosphere that extends out to capture the fans and the city as a whole. Despite the Dodgers’ recent dominance, the club’s lack of a cohesive identity (and a cool nickname) has prevented Los Angeles from attaining icon status.
On paper, the current dynastic Dodgers hold the advantage over the Reds.