# @slugger.report on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbwT-T4htLM
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68833218-sluggerreport-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-07T22:00:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Anthony Poulin (@slugger.report) — https://gondola.cc/slugger.report

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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.
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