"The Dodgers begin their 13th consecutive postseason Tuesday, one shy of the major league record, while most teams end their seasons. Former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen warns fans not to take the team's unprecedented success for granted. Despite their dominance, Baseball Prospectus gives the Dodgers just a 9.6% chance to become baseball's first repeat champion in 25 years. The Dodgers are not the norm in baseball."
"As the Angels played out their final week, the Angel Stadium store featured a "Thank You Fans" sale, with up to 50% off caps, T-shirts, polo shirts, jackets, even authentic Mike Trout jerseys. Inside the clubhouse, the reminders for players had the feel of the final week of school: return your team-issued iPad; order your gloves for next season; take your exit physical."
The Dodgers begin their 13th consecutive postseason appearance, clinching the National League West and prompting Dodger Stadium stores to stock 'October Baseball' shirts. Only once in those 13 seasons did the Dodgers fail to win the division, in 2021 when the Giants won 107 games. Most MLB teams are ending their seasons and entering the offseason, with clubs clearing out equipment and retailers discounting merchandise. The Angels ran a 'Thank You Fans' sale with up to 50% off apparel. Former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen cautions fans against taking sustained success for granted. Baseball Prospectus assigns the Dodgers a 9.6% chance to repeat as champions.
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