Split the series with the Dodgers and swept them in the 2023 playoffs. This is despite the Dodgers spending billions more.
If the playing field was leveled, even a bit, thereโs no chance the Dodgers take the West 12 of 13 seasons.
They arenโt in fact smarter or better, they just can buy more talent and cover up their missteps.
THIS is why a cap matters.
Lowest ERA through first 10 starts of a season (live-ball era)
0.56 - Jacob deGrom (2021)
0.59 - Juan Marichal (1966)
0.74 - Shohei Ohtani (2026)
Ohtani also has a .936 OPS this season