Edition No. 117 · Sat 17 Oct 2026 · Story 31 of 52

The Dodgers, who spent big to build an MLB power, now face an uncomfortable reality

The Athletic

The Dodgers' most expensive players faded in the NLCS sweep, raising questions about an aging, costly roster.

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