"In 2002, the Angels won the World Series, the first of six postseason appearances within eight years. The Dodgers had played pretty good ball for more than a century, but they never had done that."
"Since then, the Dodgers have made 13 consecutive postseason appearances, with three World Series championships to show for it. The Angels have made one, and they did not win a game."
"At a time major league owners would like you to believe market size equals destiny, the team with baseball's longest postseason drought plays in the second-largest market in North America."
The Angels marked the beginning of a golden age for baseball in Southern California by winning the World Series in 2002. They enjoyed significant success, including six postseason appearances in eight years and a surge of young talent. However, the Dodgers have since dominated, making 13 consecutive postseason appearances and winning three World Series championships. The Angels, in contrast, have struggled, with one postseason appearance and no wins. The disparity between the two franchises has never been greater, despite both teams playing in the same large market.
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