The Dodgers’ mindset changed after their shocking 2023 NLDS loss to the Diamondbacks. Despite having stars like Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, they were swept 3-0, showing that talent alone was not enough to win in October. The final out, with Paul Sewald closing the game against Kiké Hernández, became a symbol of their failure. After that loss, the Dodgers went all-in. They added Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tyler Glasnow while continuing to target stars like Kyle Tucker, Blake Snell, Edwin Díaz, and Tarik Skubal. Their goal was to build a team with no weaknesses. The Dodgers’ spending has also created debate around MLB’s competitive balance. Their huge contracts and financial power could become a major issue in future negotiations and possibly contribute to a lockout in 2027. - follow ( slugger.report ) for insane baseball content - #baseball #mlb #baseballplays #dodgers #mlblockout