Being a Los Angeles Dodgers fan during their current era of remarkable success is a rollercoaster ride filled with the joy of superstar performances and the agony of postseason letdowns. Despite their impressive regular-season performances, Dodgers fans have grown accustomed to a feeling of impending disappointment come October.
While the Dodgers have enjoyed an impressive streak of success, including 11 consecutive playoff appearances with 10 NL West titles, their only World Series championship came in the unconventional 2020 season, limiting the fan experience of watching the games in person.
The other seasons have been marked by a series of memorable playoff exits. From Clayton Kershaw’s struggles to star sluggers faltering when it matters most, Dodgers fans have endured their share of heartbreak. Below are rankings of the Dodgers’ 10 playoff failures since 2013, from the least to the most gut-wrenching:
- 2018: Lost World Series to Red Sox, 4-1
- 2016: Lost NLCS to Cubs, 4-2
- 2014: Lost NLDS to Cardinals, 3-1
- 2013: Lost NLCS to Cardinals, 4-2
- 2023: Lost NLDS to Diamondbacks, 3-0
- 2015: Lost NLDS to Mets, 3-2
- 2021: Lost NLCS to Braves, 4-2
- 2017: Lost World Series to Astros, 4-3
- 2019: Lost NLDS to Nationals, 3-2
- 2022: Lost NLDS to Padres, 3-1
Each year has brought its own blend of disappointment, from questionable managerial decisions to star players underperforming. The Dodgers and their devoted fanbase have faced heartbreaking endings, but they continue to hold out hope for future success, knowing that baseball’s unpredictability is part of what makes it such a compelling sport.
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