Congratulations are in order for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are World Series champions for the second time in the last five seasons.
The Dodgers' long-awaited and uber-hyped Fall Classic rematch with the New York Yankees was ultimately a one-sided affair. The Dodgers won four of five, capping things with a 7-6 win on Wednesday that the Yankees pretty much served up on a platter.
Now that the deed is done, it's time for an obligatory question: Where do the 2024 Dodgers rank among World Series winners of recent vintage?
Let's answer this by sizing up the winners of the last 20 World Series on their merits, but also on the legacies that they either already have or figure to leave behind.