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By Mark Lamport-Stokes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Having again failed to reach the World Series with Major League Baseball's biggest payroll, the Los Angeles Dodgers face intense scrutiny over the coming days with manager Don Mattingly's position looking tenuous.
The Dodgers' 3-2 loss to the New York Mets in the decisive fifth game of the National League Division Series on Thursday marked the second season in a row they have exited the playoffs at the first hurdle.