Prior to the start of the 2023 season, many around baseball viewed the Dodgers as a playoff team, but one that would struggle to get there. With the team losing a ton of talent over the offseason, LA was seen to be taking a “step back” year.
However, nobody told the Dodgers, and they have been one of the best teams across the majors again this season.
It has been extremely special to watch, and this version of the Dodgers has a different vibe to them than in previous years. It’s a testament to how the organization is run and speaks to the roster construction.