When Guggenheim Baseball Management purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers from Frank McCourt, they went multiple seasons without the expected shuffling in the front office or at manager. However, there was a significant change after being eliminated by the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Division Series.
The Dodgers created the position of president of baseball operations and hired Andrew Friedman away from the Tampa Bay Rays. Friedman fought off speculation manager Don Mattingly would be replaced, though a change ultimately came after the 2015 season.
Both before and since his handpicked manager, Dave Roberts, Friedman has kept the Dodgers atop the NL West and guided them to sustained success.